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SHACK COMPONENTS:
Drake MN 2700 antenna tuner Yaesu G-1000DXA rotator Ameritron remote antenna switches(2) Vibroplex Square Racer key Vibroplex Code Warrior Jr. key Logikit CMOS-4 keyer Bencher BY1 CW paddle MFJ Voice Keyer Autek WM1 Computing watt meter Various accessories such as station power supply, other meters, 2m FM rig for packet, MFJ Speech intelligibility enhancer, computer, etc... I use DXLAB software for normal logging purposes and N1MM for contest logging.
ANTENNA FARM: 2 Element 5 band Quad @ 73' (10,12,15,17, and 20m) Dipoles (inverted "V") @ 65' (40 and 80m) Dipoles (inverted "V) @ 45' (40 and 80m) -opposite pattern then antennas listed above Dipole @ 80' (160m) Inverted L (160m) Sloping Dipole (30m) Carolina Windom @ 30' (10-80m) 4 Element Yagi @ 85' (horizontal) (2m) NOTE* My personal goals for my amateur station are as follows: 1. Have fun building antennas and in the design/setup of the shack 2. Have a well balanced station that can be used on various modes 3. Design a station that can be both reasonably successful in DXing and in Contests 4. Maintain a easy to use/operator friendly environment 5. Cover all the HF bands ========================================================================= |
