This section will describe projects being done by local HAMs.  If you are working on anything fun and exciting  please contact us by email.  Please include screen shots or pictures if possible, along with a detailed description of the work you are doing.  We will be happy to upload your work and credit you here.
 

KC3APN - Dan from Berwick PA:

I made a receiver hitch mount that is compatible with the military push up tower hardware.  My Ford Escape has a 1 1/4 inch receiver, so I went to the local auto parts store and bought a hitch for about $20 bucks.  Then I went to the hardware store and got a 3/4 inch bolt, washers, lock washers and a nut.  I also got a 8 inch section of threaded 1 1/2 inch ID pipe, and a threaded cap.  Once assembled you have an instant mobile mount that works with the tower hardware from goverticalusa.com.  This will be just great for running around testing the MESH Networking and for other fun activities like field day.  Click on the last picture with the car for a bigger view.

one standard receiver hitch	3/4 inch bolt, nut and lock washers	1 1/2 inch ID threaded black pipe
	3/4 inch washers (only need two)	Threaded pipe cap drilled with 3/4 inch hole in center
I clamped the nut head in a vice then laid the parts on in order from the bottom up.  With the bolt still clamped in the vice I took my half inch breaker bar and 3/4 inch socket and cranked till it was rock solid.  This baby isn't going anywhere!      -------->		Lock washer and nut inside the cap
		Screw the pipe onto the cap and tighten
Insert the hitch into the receiver and pin it. Insert a pushup pole into the top of the pipe.  I plan on drilling a hole thru the pipe so you can pin the pole to the base for extra safety. I am making struts that will attach to the roof rack for even more stability.  I will use the standard guy ring and some small angle iron, turnbuckles and clamps. Don't drive with more than one pole inserted into the hitch unless you pin the poles together and add struts. Watch out for wires and trees!		Mobile MESH goodness! NOT drive-thru friendly! click for a larger view

K3BS - Bob from Drums PA:

Bob has been working on a homebrew antenna project he found on the net.  Here is a link to the article and Bob's description of what he did.

original article - http://martybugs.net/wireless/collinear.cgi

From Bob - K3BS

"I used a 3/8 in dowel as a form to wind the coil on.   Measurements ,  61 mm = 2.4 in,  91.5 mm = 3.6 in, and 83 mm = 3.26 in.  The 6 db. antenna is about 13 inches of 14 gauge bare copper wire.  The 8 db. is about 25 inches of 14 gauge bare copper wire.  I epoxied the n connector to a PVC 3/4 inch splice.  You can also use a cap for pvc.  On the other end of the antenna I just cemented the cap on .."

Click on a picture for a larger view.
 
Many thanks to Bob for sharing his work!

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