At the Southern Cross shack:<br><br>I've made up a power cord to connect the 50W Kenwood 2m rig to the 11A power supply. I also cobbed together what is probably my sorriest-ever excuse for an antenna, but I had to use what was there. :-)&nbsp;&nbsp; It's a dipole, hung from the ceiling by tucking one end under a ceiling panel (for vertical polarization).&nbsp; It does work - I could hit
146.88, and 147.06, including the east-side input.<br><br>However, I do have a couple requests (since it's my radio ;-):<br><br>Until someone comes up with a better antenna, make sure my temp is hanging up there, and keep transmissions short. I have no idea what the SWR is, although it's cut to the nominal length of 468/146.5 feet.
<br><br>Also, when you are not using it, turn it and the power supply off - duh.&nbsp; Finally cover the radio with the plastic bag until we can come up with a better cover. I like to keep my gear looking (and working) good, and that room is a particular problem since the windows don't completely close, so dust will be a problem.
<br><br>Otherwise, enjoy!<br><br>73,<br><br>Jud W5JA<br clear="all"><br>-- <br>Dr. Judson L. Ahern<br>Professor Emeritus, Geophysics<br>School of Geology &amp; Geophysics<br>University of Oklahoma<br>Norman, OK 73019<br><a href="mailto:[log in to unmask]">
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