I've found that as well but, unfortunately, I got bitten. however, that 
was CB so not surprised. my XYL is reluctant to allow any ham near here 
to help out with any antenna erection or the like. so will have to do 
all the work myself. not that I don't want to,


On 26/02/2008 12:52 PM, the old scribe known as Lou Kline was able to 
impart this pearl of wisdom:
> Hi.
> 
> Not sure how things are in the Buffalo area, but generally if I talk it up 
> on the radio, I can usually find a few fellows ready to help.  I've found 
> that it helps to feed them well for their efforts.
> 
> Also, being willing to reciprocate at some point in the future is a pretty 
> good idea.
> 
> 73, de Lou K2LKK
> 
> 
> 
> At 03:40 PM 2/25/2008 -0500, you wrote:
>> Hi;
>> While I'm thinking about spring, someone mentioned that they paid someone to
>> put up their 2 meter antenna.  I'm wondering if anyone has found any good
>> ideas for getting competent antenna help?  I'm not really active in my
>> "local" club and there isn't lots of uhf/vhf activity although it could just
>> be my timing.
>> A few years ago when I put up my last r8 I sent e-mails to area clubs asking
>> for help.  That turned out to be not such a good idea.  I got an eager
>> volunteer but eventually discovered that he was a newer ham and nobody else
>> in the club wanted to help him with this little project.
>> Unfortunately I said "yes" to the first offer and later discovered that
>> another club was considering making me a club project.  Not sure if I want
>> to be a club project.  Somehow this shouldn't be quite so complicated.  Once
>> upon a time we had a local radio store and for a not to unreasonable fee the
>> owner would put up most anything.  Unfortunately those days are long gone.
>> Not complaining just looking for constructive suggestions.
>> Richard
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
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