Here is a picture of my antenna system. Currently I have a Comet tri-band vertical at the top, covering 2m, 220, and 440. Next down is a Hygain 4 el 6m yagi. Then a K1FO 27 el yagi for 432 MHz. Below that is a Cushcraft 13 el yagi for 2m. Below that is a 17 element 220 Cushcraft, and below that is a small H frame holding my 903 and 1296 loop yagis. The sidearms on the tower have a discone, and a 2m groundplane for packet. Out in the back yard I also have a Cushcraft R7 vertical for HF, and a 80m dipole. We have lots of room for more antennas in the future.
Here is my radio station at home. I like to work HF with foreign countries, and have over 200 countries confirmed. My latest interests are VHF/UHF operating. The station is pretty compact. My wife won't give me any more room! But I have fun with what I have, and try to keep it neat. It's tough because it is always changing.
<<< On top is the Yeasu 736R, which I use for 144, 222, 432, and 1296 MHz operating on voice, and CW. Below is the ICOM 706 I use for HF, and 50 MHz. I also have a transverter for 900 MHz.
I also like to work Amateur TV. This is my TV station transceiver, monitor, and amplifier. ATV is on 439.25 MHz. We have a great ATV repeater in our town. It's fun to send videos, and graphics back and forth with the other hams in town. >>>>>>>>>>>
<< For radio repair I use an old Singer service monitor. It works great up to 500 MHz as a signal generator, modulation monitor, and frequency monitor. One of the "boat anchors" I have bought. I used a whole can of contact cleaner on it to get it to work !
I thought you should see the bench downstairs. I like to play with electronics, and build kits. I also repair radios, and computers for fun. It's a mess down there most of the time...>>>>>
Here I am working as part of the K8EB Contest Team during the Jan 00 VHF Contest
KF8QL, Jim KB8QAQ, and Carl WA8AAT hand out coffee during the Labor Day weekend. Ham Radio + Public Service = Fun!
Amateur Radio is about a lot of things - but one of the most important things is public service. You see a lot of technical things on my site, and things about contesting, but here is something I am most proud of - my work in the public service area. The Michigan State Police were nice enough to give me a certificate recognising the work I did for the Y2K effort.
Techno-Monster & friend Steve Baker - K8PZ during the Jan VHF Contest
The Radio Club I belong to in Grand Rapids
Tom Hansen - N8DGD has done a lot for the GRARA radio club, and for Ham radio in Kent County.
