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Old 9th Nov 2018, 4:13 pm   #330
G4YVM David
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Default Re: Users of 2 metre Amateur Band?

Right,
My mast is up...my aerial works, the preamp is fitted, the SWARpaint has done its job...and I still find myself the loneliest man on the planet.

I discovered a major issue with my 'new' hygain though. Because I have mated old with new and the previous owner fitted a different plug, I can no longer mount the rotator on the mast and fit the plug...it's either or! So, I have to have a new mounting bracket made for the base of the rotator...not a big job but certainly one that now puts it 'at the back of the shed'. I want my life back. I have fitted another lightweight rotator as before...it will prove the point to me whether I am once again committing urine to Aeolus. IF it all works I might commit to a winch up mast and the rotator...if it is still poor...I dunno, maybe move house?

Anyway, IO91cc is now again QRV on 2m. Thanks to all who helped in this gargantuan project!

David
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