Some pics from the 146.85 repeater work party at the WVUE Fox 8 tower in Chalmette on Saturday, September 30, 2000.  Participating were Richard Bagnetto WB5HVV, Roy Blanchard N5YHS, Andre LeFriant N5SAC, Dave Hughes W5PCM and Don Wilbanks AE5DW.

Photos by AE5DW.

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Richard climbs the tower.

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Still climbing...
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Checking the old antenna.

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Location of the antennas on the WVUE tower.
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Close-up of the antennas.

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Dave, Roy and Richard inspect the old antenna.
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Preparing the hardline for the connector.

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Richard solders the N connector to the hardline.