SECTION 50

 

 
 
STATION UPDATE: 2X14 ARRAY DECOMMISSIONED
(July 2nd, 2016)
 
After almost 2 years of reliable service, I decided to take down the 2x14 in favor of the new 2X13 which is setup in the backyard (see section 48). The 2x13 provides a far superior RX performance and it is strategically located to provide a wider Azimuthal coverage which is particularly useful for the EU window.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
In the process of taking down the 2x14, my daughter took a short video clip of it. I used the opportunity to demonstrate how amazingly "light" these antennas are and that they can be easily setup by only one person. Each antenna weighs only about 7 lbs, which is really nothing considering that the boom length is roughtly 30-foot long...!
 
 
 
 
  
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
***WARNING: For Best Video Resolution, it is critical to select 720p HD resolution in the youtube "settings" at bottom right of the player. The 360p default setting won't yield good enough resolution to see the details. It will take several seconds before the High Resolution kicks in, so you will need to restart the video from the beginning when the High Resolution is active and select to view the video in "Full Screen Mode" for best experience...***