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    DO YOU BELIEVE IN GHOSTS OR SPIRITS CAUGHT IN LIMBO

    WOW this sounds like a "coast 2 Coast" COAST TO COAST AM WITH GEORGE NOORY Did you art bell is a ham? Art Bell, W6OBB, Pahrump, Nevada And iv'e seen enough "stuff" in my travels around the world to say i believe lots of "things". But if I had to see a "spirit" I would wish it to be ronald...
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    my station

    :thumbup: And after the EMP it will still be workin good, the rest of the shack looks good and comfy!
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    Formula for lenght of mast verses distance of anchorpoint from mast...

    Well i remember reading somewhere that is was always 80% of the height of the tower away. I will try to find it and update this. here is some actual info if this helps. http://www.tpub.com/steelworker2/88.htm
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    Here's my shack

    It's really a great start, looks good!:biggrin: nice job on first time posting. at least you didn't forget the pics and have to go back and add them, like i did on mine.
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    399's BASE STATION

    :thumbup1: that is a definately good looking shack, and very neat and clean.
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    HEY 10/11M IS OPEN! 1/24/09

    well maybe it will be open today have to give it a try on 28.400 at least monitor it. and scan around some of the other bands:biggrin:
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    Temporary......"AG"

    :biggrin: congrats! start saving those pennies so you can get on the bands from the comfort of your home. (while in your underwear drinking a beer):thumbup1:
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    RFOVERLORD SHACK

    Here it is in a semi disarray the shack and associated junk/storage shelf:huh:
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    Valentine's Day Give Away Drawing!

    :headbang wow i guess i will enter, but i don't know what i would do with the prize. I'm sure Doc would recieve it for me though if offered.:lol:
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    Scrounging and Hording copper wire....

    now that was funny:lol::lol: Scary part is there are actually people walking around this country that are that dumb.
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    New mobile antenna for me.

    :thumbup1: Hey! where's my prize for guessing right! I will settle for an actual QSO on the bands, once it's finally installed. Looks really good Doc, you'll have to let everyone know how it performs for you.
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    APRS

    Well since i do a lot of hunting alone, it gives the XYL some peace of mind that she can track me up in the north woods. And as Doc explained as far as weather spotters and search and rescue goes, it's nice to know where everyone is.
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    New mobile antenna for me.

    :wink: Doc, anyone ever tell you that you are a big tease! just spit it out already. :lol:
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    # of New Hams since Dropping of Code

    I guess it was all easy, since the only easy day was yesterday and I have my license. But my easy i"m sure is different from your easy. Calc based Physics was easy and that was in 9th grade and I got an A for the year.:biggrin:
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    Wilson 5000 vs. Little Wil

    Coolgreen, I have both ants. the little wil is good for if you are convoying and you only need short range. My 5K was my primary ant. with a 2510 and on avg. i could talk 14 to 20 miles any day of the week. My furthest contact with the same 2510 & 5k, was johannesburg, africa. Obviously that was...
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    New mobile antenna for me.

    Still need to do some of that 'pre-installation' stuff, like running a power line for the radio and antenna, plus the control cable and feed line. That will definitely wait till warmer weather... maybe. - 'Doc Believe me Doc, i understand the the wait till warmer weather thing. Wayne, it...
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    New mobile antenna for me.

    my HiQ came in a serious tube that you needed a screw driver to remove the end cap. but it was only 5 ft., it could be used for a mortar tube. C'mon Doc fes up.
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    whats the difference?

    BJPELL, Welcome to one of the best forums on the net. For what it's worth iv'e been licensed for 14+ years i don't belong to my local club due to the fact that they are very cliquey, the only time i see them is during storm spotter training and they don't speak to you. This summer I recieved a...
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    Armageddon??

    :lol: It's a good thing so many people have forgotten or even learned how to live off the land, more food for the ones of us that did. Who knows, just stock up on ammo, oh wait we should be doing that anyway
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    antenna stingers.??????

    :thumbup: Booty, i thought it was funny, :thumbup: