WA3LTB'S VHF STATION



The station consist of an Icom 746 xcvr for 160-2 meters with an SM-6 Desk microphone.  Also an Icom 271H 2Meter all-mode xcvr for VHF operations.


THE ANTENNA FARM:

Top antenna at 70 ft. is a Cushcraft 13B2 for 2 Meter FM. At 65 ft is a Cushcraft 32-19 Boomer for 2 Meter SSB. All antennas are fed with Belden 8214 coax.  Half-wave dipoles for 80/40 meters and a 10 Meter vertical round out the antennas used on all bands 80-2 Meters.



The Tower: A salvaged 62 ft self supporting Aluminum tower. Originally a 110 ft Tower , it was purchased in 1979 for $100. For added safety 1/4" Steel guy wires are used to help support the tower.