Re: [IRCA] Super KAZ update

[d1028gary@xxxxxxxxxxx]

Patrick (and Les), 
I'm very sorry about the windstorm and related damage, Patrick. After multiple visits to your property I can tell by your description that it was an extremely destructive event. I've also experienced the vicious nature of these Oregon ocean coast windstorms during an ill-advised DXing trip to the RockworkÂocean cliffÂin November of 2012, and very well remember all of the huge trees dropped by the 2007 windstorm in the area. Hopefully you will stay safe, andÂleave the antenna work for later. 
 
<<<ÂÂ Hope Gary and others in the Northwest are also well.ÂÂ >>> 
 
Thanks, Les. Here in inland western Washington we have the same weather front, but it's 99% rain. In western Washington and BC this is the normalÂwinter situation, and we only really pay attentionÂto the weather when rare sunshine (or much stronger wind, or snow) comes around. 
 
73, Gary 
 
 

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From: "Les Rayburn" <les@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> 
To: "IRCA Radio List - irca@hard-core-dx_com" <irca@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> 
Sent: Wednesday, March 9, 2016 11:57:09 PM 
Subject: Re: [IRCA] Super KAZ update 

I know thatâs disappointing, since you were excited about experimenting with new antennas. But the key thing is that you are safe. We are the ones who are grateful for that. The hobby wouldnât be the same without you. 

Hope Gary and others in the Northwest are also well. 


73, 

Les Rayburn, N1LF 
121 Mayfair Park 
Maylene, AL 
EM63nf 

Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. 

Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs Active Whip. 


> On Mar 10, 2016, at 1:33 AM, Patrick Martin <mwdxer@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: 
> 
> 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. ÂHurricane 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 Âit 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. ÂThe 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 
> Âwindy 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 
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