[IRCA] Super KAZ update

[Patrick Martin <mwdxer@xxxxxxxxx>]

I can probably forget about building a Super KAZ in the backyard now, unless I can figure something else out. Tonight we had the 6th strongest Pacific Storm ever.  Hurricane winds.Not quite the monster we had in 2007 for 3 days, but it was nasty. Gusts out here over 90 MPH. The center tree was totally uprooted, so it is history. I still have the tree behind the house that my antennas all run to. Fortunately, it is protected somewhat by the house. The other standing tree is at the far end of the property, so  it looks like I will be able to repair 3 antennas ( I think ), but time will tell, and I have to check the damage in the morning. My TV Yagi (91XG) lost a lot of elements on it. Some I am sure broke but some may have blown off and they may be out in the field. They snap on.  The wind was so strong, it forced the double clamps holding the yagi, to push the antenna 180 degrees around! That is one darn strong wind. I did go out a bit ago to look at it, but it is still pretty windy out there. The high wind warning is still in effect until 2AM, but it is dying back a bit. Power was out for 3 hours tonight with many trees down. But at least I am safe. It wont be the first time I had to rebuild antennas and I am sure it will not be that last. The only antenna that may not have been touched in the NW EWE. The SW EWE, I have an idea, the tree that was uprooted, fell across it. So it looks like my work is cut out for me once again.

Patrick

Patrick Martin
Seaside OR
KGED QSL Manager 
 		 	   		  
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