Pat:

Believe me, I was sweating all day yesterday about the winds, which we had
too.

But, fortunately, my DXCC stayed up, and that is my best antenna on 40
meters.

I think my Cobra is still up, but that one is better on 80 and 160 meters.

Anyway, I hope we don't have any more wind events like the last one, or I'll
be joining you for sure with antenna repair projects.

I was using my TS590, my Heil Gold Line mic, and my AL811H amplifier.  Was
putting out about 600 watts.

Tom Behler: KB8TYJ


-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Pat Byrne
Sent: Saturday, February 22, 2014 8:15 PM
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Subject: Re: Tom you did great:

Your signsl was consistently the loudest one I heard while I monitored.  I
was running the TS850 and my G5RV antenna.  My favorite
40 meter antenna, the California Windem has apparently come down - received
signal strength was markedly lower than the G5RV.  We had spectacular winds
Thursday night and yesterday and I fear that's what got the wire.  137 feet
of wire between two trees is marginal - one end or the other comes down at
least annually.  Looks like an early spring repair project.  Might want to
try something different, but the Windem really works well when it is in the
air!
You are using the TS590 and what mike?  Audio was really nice, natural but
with good punch.
Pat, K9JAU