Hi Tom, so sorry to hear about your misfortune. Danny.
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From: "tom behler" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2011 6:58 AM
Subject: KB8TYJ temporarily off the air again


> Hey, everyone.
>
> Well, it looks like I'll be off the HF frequencies at least for a little
> while again.
>
> The 10-foot piece of PVC pipe that is attached to the 30-foot mast that
> holds the centers of both my Carolina Windom and my Alpha Delta DXCC
> antennas became a victim to the high winds we had recently.  The PVC
> extension is now bent at a 90-degree angle, which is causing both antennas
> to sag close to the ground in spots.
>
> Have already put the call out for help, but with the Michigan QSO Party 
> and
> crummy weather coming this week-end, I don't expect that help to 
> materialize
> for a good week or so.
>
> If anyone has any suggestions as to a better type of pipe to put at the 
> top
> of my 30-foot mast as an extension, feel free to shoot those suggestions 
> my
> way.
>
> At least I'll get my HF fix this week-end, when I do the Michigan QSO 
> Party
> from one of our local EOC's.  (grin)
>
> 73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ