26-10-2016, 08:44 AM
GD all,
Yep, that time of year, summer storms......
Nice explanation Dave.....
Watched the 5Mx dish bounce around fiercely last week during a big blow....Felt sure it was going to break and come down.....blew a mesh panel out, which may have helped save it. All repaired and tested for last weekends ARRL EME contest. What a fizzer compared to previous years.....only 8 QSO's for the two passes, only one CW station heard, previous tests CW band is like 20M.....Then the Elevation screwjack lost power......Later inspection revealed a grungy relay contact......All fixed and ready for the second leg of the test.
Yep, that time of year, summer storms......
Nice explanation Dave.....
Watched the 5Mx dish bounce around fiercely last week during a big blow....Felt sure it was going to break and come down.....blew a mesh panel out, which may have helped save it. All repaired and tested for last weekends ARRL EME contest. What a fizzer compared to previous years.....only 8 QSO's for the two passes, only one CW station heard, previous tests CW band is like 20M.....Then the Elevation screwjack lost power......Later inspection revealed a grungy relay contact......All fixed and ready for the second leg of the test.