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| Project | Need to Take | On Hand or Buy Locally |
| Isolate problem and parts needs for HF-2500 | 3CPX800A7 tubes (2) | |
| Initiate repaint of Europe tower | Grey epoxy | |
| Isolate problem and parts needs for Titan III | ||
| Dig out most plants behind West Bedroom, Roundup, and seal with membrane | Membrane or geotextile | |
| Install new soffits on north side of house | ||
| Replace rotor in Europe tower | Tailtwister repaired by Carl's | |
| Replace rotor in WARC tower | Ham IV on site with wire connections | |
| Repair 160 meter Inv L TX antenna | ||
| 160 meter radial assessment and restoration | Wire tracer from W8WTS | |
| Institutionalize RTTY at two stations using WI9WI directions | ||
| Set up FT-8 at Stations 1 and 2 | ||
| Continue the procedure for permanent installation of the generator | Cables and connectors | |
| Install ASUS MODEM and PC up on wall between EBR beds with surface mount conduit | Brackets (bottom dresser drawer, EBR) | |
| Retrieve and patch yellow radial above fiber conduit | ||
| Project | Need to Take | On Hand or Buy Locally |
| Isolate problem and parts needs for HF-2500 | 3CPX800A7 tubes (2) | |
| Repair 160 Inv L | Unun | |
| Isolate problem and parts needs for Titan III | ||
| Dig out most plants behind West Bedroom, Roundup, and seal with membrane | Membrane or geotextile | |
| Install new soffits on north side of house | ||
| Spot fix all security bar rust and epoxy twice and cover with Comotex | ||
| 160 meter radial assessment and restoration | Wire tracer from W8WTS | |
| Institutionalize RTTY at two stations using WI9WI directions | ||
| Try to reduce SWR in remote filter panel on 40 and 20 | RG-8/X crimp connectors from W8WTS | |
| Overtape bad areas of tape with Eternabond | Eternabond roof tape | |
| Fix AL-1200 (6) T/R board | ||
| Install ASUS MODEM and PC up on wall between EBR beds with surface mount conduit | Brackets (bottom dresser drawer, EBR) | |
| Continue maintenance of US/JA tower | ||
| Replace failing Big Grip on US tower, middle, wall | Big grip and stainless steel thimble | |
| Replace failed conduit brackets in Ocean Pavilion ceiling | ||
| Aggressive clean of Ocean Pavilion inside ceiling to slow down deterioration | ||
| Install concrete caulk on Step Closet stairs | ||
| Replace west side of Ridge tribander 20 meter driven element | DXE selected sizes of tubing via Bennetts | |
| Replace ESR east light fixture with a motion sensor Singled system | Singled motion sensor spot on site; Metal work box | |
| Triage Europe tower and apply needed paint | ||
| Replace sofa and loveseat in East Sunroom | ||
| Plant new trees in irrigation places in front yard | Trees from Dijtham | |
| Test and/or toss ESR HP 3 in 1 and PC speaker system | ||
| Install Asus RT-3000X router | RT-3000X router via Amazon and Ohio | |
| Retrieve and patch yellow radial above fiber conduit | ||
| Remove or secure KPA-500 | ||
| Troubleshoot or replace remote station Foscam | New Foscam | |
| Stop severe water leak in laundry room in hot supply side | 15 mm tubing and fittings | |
| Replace failed light fixture for Singled bulbs at house northwest corner | Bell double lampholder and work box | |
| Test N0NR 3CPX800A7 tubes, season, then store | Tubes |
| Project | Need to Take | On Hand or Buy Locally |
| Install second uSwitch (replaced version) | ||
| Repair 160 Inv L | ||
| Add ground power to irrigation controller | Rechargeable batteries, trickle charger, and power cabling | |
| Install remote station filter panel bypass system | On hand A/B switch and on hand cables and connectors | |
| Isolate problem and parts needs for Titan III | ||
| Troubleshoot WARC Ring camera; install new if necessary | New Ring camera | |
| Re-install KPA-1500 | ||
| Dig out most plants behind West Bedroom, Roundup, and seal with membrane | Membrane or geotextile | |
| Install new soffits on north side of house | ||
| 160 meter radial assessment and restoration | ||
| Replace remote station K3 if available | ||
| Institutionalize RTTY at two stations using WI9WI directions | ||
| Install remote station's bandpass filter panel if available | Bandpass filter panel built from N7IR-provided components | |
| Caulk Step Closet steps | 5 tubes Dap concrete caulk | |
| Initiate varnishing of pavilion ceiling | ||
| Caulk all gaps in East Sunroom sliding glass doors | 4 tubes caulk | |
| Continue maintenance of US/JA tower | ||
| Triage Europe tower and apply needed work | ||
| Replace sofa and loveseat in East Sunroom | ||
| Season, test, label, inventory, then store new 3CX1200A7 (in ESR bottom drawer) | ||
| Retrieve and patch yellow radial above fiber conduit | ||
| Troubleshoot AL-1200 (3) will not tune | ||
| Replace/eliminate 160 Inv L unun | ||
| Install remote filter panel bypass system coax isolation relay at K3 | Additional +12 VDC coax relay box; attach to K3 ANT connector |
| Project | Need to Take | On Hand or Buy Locally |
| Install second uSwitch so that we can have redundant on and off control | uSwitch and CAT6 cable | |
| Reconfigure remote for RRC boxes | Ethernet CAT6 cable and Gene's instructions | |
| Study possibility of adding ground power to irrigation controller | ||
| Isolate problem and parts needs for Titan III | ||
| Add additional hard cladding to fiber up utility pole | Metal conduit and pipe straps | |
| Get bucket truck out to trim tree branches on Eur Stone guys | ||
| Dig out most plants behind West Bedroom, Roundup, and seal with membrane | Membrane or geotextile | |
| Install new soffits on north side of house | ||
| 160 meter radial assessment and restoration | ||
| Pick up Rohn 55 sections and mow | ||
| Institutionalize RTTY at two stations | ||
| Replace US/JA guy grips as needed | Big grips | |
| Touch up rust blooms on Ridge tower | ||
| Capture and store all Sercomm setup screens with new RRC forwarding | ||
| Varnish front gate | ||
| Add a motion sensing LED light outside wall along walkway | Round work box and bulb socket | Singled LED motion sensor bulb |
| Rehab down ropes on US/JA 2 el and replace feedline | 100 ft RG-8X | |
| Retrieve and patch yellow radial above fiber conduit | ||
| Repair shack airco vanes motion | ||
| Clear trees from 80 Eur wires | ||
| Install new fans in Astrons from Stn 1, Stn 2 | Six fans bought on Amazon and Torx 10 bit |
| Project | Need to Take | On Hand or Buy Locally |
| Complete corrosion control on US/JA tower | Epoxy grey | |
| Label, stow, and inventory new VE4GV rotors | Rotor from Trares and one from Idaho | |
| Study possibility of adding ground power to irrigation controller | ||
| Isolate problem and parts needs for Titan III | ||
| Add additional hard cladding to fiber up utility pole | Metal conduit and pipe straps | |
| Routine maintenance - Europe Beverage | ||
| Routine maintenance - US/JA Ridge Beverage | ||
| Add additional mechanical sheathing and anchoring at top of rock cliff | ||
| 160 meter radial assessment and restoration | ||
| Relocate remote station to new location | Very long list | Shelf material |
| Activate remote station with three hard cabled antennas to beta users | ||
| Install and test 18 antenna through relays | Fabricated relay boxes | |
| Install 1 x 18 box, relay module, and all cabling | Coax for jumpers | |
| Connect the 18 relays a few at a time | ||
| Institutionalize RTTY at two stations | ||
| Replace US/JA tower side ocean guy grip and assess all others | Big grip | |
| Touch up rust blooms on Ridge tower | ||
| Capture and store all Sercomm setup screens | ||
| Install 1 GB IP switch on deskback | 1 GB IP switch | |
| Stash new Richmond water heater | Richmond 20 gallon water heater via ocean freight | |
| Install two new Ring camera batteries (East Porch, West Porch) | Batteries | |
| Repair AL-1200 (3) from Station 1 | Electrolytics (8 screw terminal) | |
| Add a motion sensing LED light outside wall along walkway | Round work box and bulb socket | Singled LED motion sensor bulb |
| Repair broken reflector wire on Europe 80 and trim tree branches | ||
| Install KPA-1500 at remote station | ||
| Retrieve and patch yellow radial above fiber conduit | ||
| Clear trees from 80 Eur wires | ||
| Install new fans in Astrons from Stn 1, Stn 2 | Six fans bought on Amazon and Torx 10 bit | |
| Add 160 feet to Europe Beverage and move termination and ground | ||
| Project | Need to Take | On Hand or Buy Locally |
| Install new blinds in East Sunroom | Blinds in shipping box as it arrived at Trares - ocean freight | |
| Place HF-2500 amplifier into trial service at Station 1 | Commander amp and tube/transformer boxes | |
| Label, stow, and inventory new rotors | Rotors from Trares and Idaho | |
| Label, stow, and inventory new Autek WM-1 (2 each) | Autek WM-1 | |
| Study possibility of adding ground power to irrigation controller | ||
| Get Foscams online on new Huawei MODEM | New camera on hand, brought by K8ND | |
| Isolate problem and parts needs for Titan III | ||
| Reinstall stop and retention bracket on front gate | 3 each 5: x 3/8 concrete anchors | |
| Install new bedspread in East Sunroom | Light off-white spread | |
| Thin out Shovic pile | ||
| Restore Foscams to new modem or to ASUS | ||
| Make permanent repair of irrigation line under sidewalk and install new landscape border | 27 foot x 20 cm landscape border | |
| Begin painting sections on Europe tower | ||
| Routine maintenance - Europe Beverage | ||
| Routine maintenance - US/JA Ridge Beverage | ||
| Install kick plate inside West Bathroom door | Kick plate - D has dimensions | |
| Construct DC control board for W9NJY box, Ridge portion, and have it ready for install. See photos about Oct 20 2021. | ||
| Tune 80 meter three element correctly | ||
| US/JA tower ongoing corrosion control | ||
| 160 meter radial assessment and restoration | ||
| Institutionalize RTTY at two stations | ||
| Grip bar in West bathroom | KB7Q grip bar | |
| Install manual alternative to 80 3el driven element loop switch |
| Project | Need to Take | On Hand or Buy Locally |
| Install new blinds in East Sunroom | Blinds in shipping box as it arrived at Trares - ocean freight | |
| Place HF-2500 amplifier into trial service at Station 1 | Commander amp and tube/transformer boxes | |
| Label, stow, and inventory new rotors | Rotors from Trares and Idaho | |
| Label, stow, and inventory new Autek WM-1 (2 each) | Autek WM-1 | |
| Study possibility of adding ground power to irrigation controller | ||
| Label, stow, and backup irrigation controller | Spare irrigation controller, battery out | |
| Repair or replace East Sunroom airco | ||
| Get Foscams online on new Huawei MODEM | New camera on hand, brought by K8ND | |
| Install working control diodes and lights for antenna matrix | Repaired diode assemblies - N0YY | |
| Isolate problem and parts needs for Titan III | ||
| Reinstall stop and retention bracket on front gate | 3 each 5: x 3/8 concrete anchors | |
| Install new bedspread in East Sunroom | Light off-white spread | |
| Two coats epoxy on new aircos EBR and ESR | ||
| Repair bad tile in West Bathroom | ||
| Thin out Shovic pile | ||
| Remove east sliding doors in preparation for Wiltraco October 18 | ||
| Restore Foscams to new modem or to ASUS | ||
| Make entry into inventory for Huawei modem | ||
| Thin out and organize WBR library | ||
| Test then store ND8L 3CX1200A7 | ||
| Install cables and plugs on three new Bencher paddles | ||
| Collect AL-1200(8), place in service, then store | ||
| Make permanent repair of irrigation line under sidewalk and install new landscape border | 27 foot x 20 cm landscape border | |
| Begin painting sections on Europe tower | ||
| Routine maintenance - Europe Beverage | ||
| Routine maintenance - US/JA Ridge Beverage | ||
| Install kick plate inside West Bathroom door | Kick plate - D has dimensions | |
| Construct DC control board for W9NJY box, Ridge portion, and have it ready for install. See photos about Oct 20 2021. | ||
| Tune 80 meter three element correctly | ||
| US/JA tower ongoing corrosion control | ||
| 160 meter radial assessment and restoration | ||
| Institutionalize RTTY at two stations | ||
| Grip bar in West bathroom | KB7Q grip bar | |
| Install manual alternative to 80 3el driven element loop switch |
| Project | Need to Take | On Hand or Buy Locally |
| Reinstall tile in EBR shower | ||
| Install working control diodes and lights for antenna matrix | Repaired diode assemblies - N0YY | |
| Isolate problem and parts needs for Titan III | ||
| Install new bedspread in East Sunroom | Light off-white spread | |
| Build sarcophagus around WARC tower base | Cement, aggregate, plywood | |
| Check if need to splint north leg US/JA just below 80 vee beam | ||
| Repair red radial by Europe wall guy | ||
| Cut out tree branches touching Europe Stone guys | ||
| Assess corrosion on Europe Tower in Year 3 of service life | ||
| Reinstall top 10 yagi | ||
| Install new monitor in East Sunroom | ||
| Assess and design replacement of sliding glass doors in main room | ||
| Replace kitchen counter and backsplash tile | ||
| Install new equalizer plate on US/JA ocean guy | Ordered 2 sets 3/4 inch big bolt 12 Dec 19 | 3 smaller hdwe sets on site, Box 373 WBR left closet floor center |
| Install control cable extensions so that 15 Meter System box reaches all stations | ||
| Tune 80 meter three element correctly | ||
| US/JA tower ongoing corrosion control | ||
| 160 meter radial assessment and restoration | ||
| Repair poorly installed grout in main room | ||
| Institutionalize RTTY at two stations | ||
| Grip bar in West bathroom | KB7Q grip bar | |
| Install three additional Ring cameras | Ring cameras and solar panels |
| Project | Need to Take | On Hand or Buy Locally |
| Reinstall tile in EBR shower | ||
| Install working control diodes and lights for antenna matrix | Repaired diode assemblies - N0YY | |
| Install new rotor plate at rotor level in US/JA tower | DXE stainless rotor plate | |
| Varnish pavilion oceanside outside | Paint brushes | |
| Isolate problem and parts needs for Titan III | ||
| Install new bedspread in East Sunroom | Light off-white spread | |
| Build sarcophagus around WARC tower base | Cement, aggregate, plywood | |
| Install new hardware and rotor on WARC tower and pack bad rotor for return and repair | Bolts are on hand, doubler plate for rotor shelf is on hand | |
| Check if need to splint north leg US/JA just below 80 vee beam | ||
| Repair red radial by Europe wall guy | ||
| Replace three dead plants in front | ||
| Cut out tree branches touching Europe Stone guys | ||
| Get exterminators back to spray inside and out | ||
| Remove unneeded board under oceanside eave and trim and paint the area. | ||
| Install new padlocks and keys per plan on laptop and clipboard | All locks and keys new | |
| Install 4 SQ on Ridge | 5 3/4 inch Al rods; roll of twine | RG-6, connectors |
| Install new equalizer plate on US/JA ocean guy | Ordered 2 sets 3/4 inch big bolt 12 Dec 19 | 3 smaller hdwe sets on site, Box 373 WBR left closet floor center |
| Install control cable extensions so that 15 Meter System box reaches all stations | ||
| Tune 80 meter three element correctly | ||
| US/JA tower ongoing corrosion control | ||
| Varnish front gate | ||
| 160 meter radial assessment and restoration | ||
| Repair poorly installed grout in main room | ||
| Institutionalize RTTY at two stations | ||
| Grip bar in West bathroom | Shop in Idaho | |
| Install all enhanced security features | Ring cameras and other gadgets (motion sensor bulbs and silver tape and motion sensor in main room) per the design |
| Project | Need to Take | On Hand or Buy Locally |
| Test new 3CX1200A7 and then store and inventory it | N5OT brings in November | |
| Install working control diodes and lights for antenna matrix | Repaired diode assemblies - N0YY | |
| Install CQWW SSB temporary Beverage along seaside, then take it up to protect the wire after the contest | Transformer, pre-made resistor termination, #14 wire, radial wires, coax, flexible conduit. | |
| Install four RG6 feedlines from shack to termination box across the road -- make it a permanent installation | All components from ocean shipment | |
| Install new US/JA Beverage at beginning of the Ridge shelf microclimate, using about 840 feet of wire | Wire and transformer and resistor from ocean shipment | |
| Install quick, modestly protected RG6 feedline from the termination box across the road to the antenna; be careful about goat problems on the rocks at the top of the cliff | RG6 and watertight conduit from the ocean shipment | |
| Install new rotor plate at rotor level in US/JA tower | Epoxied rotor plate and U-bolts are on hand in EBR under West bed | |
| Varnish pavilion oceanside outside | Paint brushes | |
| Isolate problem and parts needs for Titan III | ||
| Install new bedspread in East Sunroom | Light off-white spread | |
| Build sarcophagus around WARC tower base | Cement, aggregate, plywood | |
| Install new hardware and rotor on WARC tower and pack bad rotor for return and repair | Bolts are on hand, doubler plate for rotor shelf is on hand | |
| Check if need to splint north leg US/JA just below 80 vee beam | ||
| Repair red radial by Europe wall guy | ||
| Buy four new office chairs, donation offered by K8PGJ. | ||
| Install new rotor in US/JA tower | T2X | |
| Install control cable extensions so that 15 Meter System box reaches all stations | ||
| Work on N7IR new RX cabling project | All N7IR components via W8WTS | |
| Do layout and then start populating plaques above kitchen | Plaques from Idaho and Ohio | |
| Get a Halotron fire extinguisher and move the old one to the East Sunroom | ||
| Install all new hardline and connectors | Hardline and connectors | |
| Repair poorly installed grout in main room | ||
| Institutionalize RTTY at two stations | ||
| Install and test new AL-1200 (7) | ||
| Replace insulation on sunroom AC | Insulated tubing from KB7Q | |
| Clean all airco filters | ||
| Epoxy on water line and sunroom drain grates | ||
| Assess Gene's 80 meter stub and store | On hand in cardboard boz | |
| Verify correct connection of all stubs at bulkhead | ||
| Install 6 meter bypass system | ||
| Build secure vault in EBR | ||
| Install Al trim at bottom of side gate | ||
| Cut down dead tree branch threatening WARC guy wire | ||
| Replace three dead trees in front |
| Project | Need to Take | On Hand or Buy Locally |
| Pot and tape guy wire ends and deadends on Europe tower as needed | Duct seal | |
| Fully label all cables, especially remote, for easy re-installation | New Avery labels | |
| Replace Bencher boom truss clamps with stainless | Stainless steel saddle clamps | |
| Install aluminum rod splints on WARC tower legs | 3/4 x 24 inches aluminum rods | |
| Replace 71 loose tiles in West Bedroom | Grout and adhesive | |
| Install working control diodes and lights for antenna matrix | Repaired diode assemblies - N0YY | |
| Repaint blue end board, north and south | Coagulated blue paint | |
| Replace broken toilet in West Bathroom | Kooyman replacement toilet, wax ring | |
| Fresh varnish coats on inside and outside of front gate | Lenmar spar varnish | |
| Install new three way and two way switches and cover plate in pavilion | Parts from Bartlesville Home Depot | |
| Varnish pavilion oceanside outside | Paint brushes | |
| Isolate problem and parts needs for Titan III | ||
| Install new bedspread in East Sunroom | Light off-white spread | |
| Build sarcophagus around WARC tower base | Cement, aggregate, plywood | |
| Install new hardware and rotor on WARC tower and pack bad rotor for return and repair | Bolts are on hand, Aluminum plate to make doubler plate for rotor shelf | |
| Carefully assess feedline problems to SA and Pac yagis | Directional wattmeter | |
| Assess problem with PJ2A rotor | ||
| Meet with tax adviser and file by March 5 | ||
| Repair red radial by Europe wall guy | ||
| Call A1 Pest Control | ||
| Install control cable extensions so that 15 Meter System box reaches all stations | ||
| VERONA rotor assessment | ||
| Repair poorly installed grout in main room | ||
| Institutionalize RTTY at two stations | ||
| Rebuild 40 meter inv vee | All parts on hand | |
| New potted palm in pavilion bed | ||
| New palm trees in front | ||
| Complete rebalance and maintenance of irrigation system | ||
| Reinstall failing wall tile in WBR |
| Project | Need to Take | On Hand or Buy Locally |
| Retune 6 meter yagi | ||
| Install working control diodes and lights for antenna matrix | Repaired diode assemblies - N0YY | |
| Install Orbit irrigation control system and re-plumb buried lines to convert to two zones | ||
| Varnish pavilion oceanside outside | Paint brushes | |
| Isolate problem and parts needs for Titan III | ||
| Install new bedspread in East Sunroom | Light off-white spread | |
| Clean and re-seal traps on SA tribander | Replacement parts kit for A3 | |
| Install new hardware and rotor on WARC tower and pack bad rotor for return and repair | Bolts are on hand, Aluminum plate to make doubler plate for rotor shelf | |
| Troubleshoot and possibly replace air conditioner in West Bedroom | ||
| Install new Europe tower | ||
| Install new K3 | ||
| Assemble and test new AL-1200 (6) | ||
| Repair red radial by Europe wall guy | ||
| Call A1 Pest Control | ||
| Install control cable extensions so that 15 Meter System box reaches all stations | ||
| Assemble and reinforce XM-240 | ||
| Repair poorly installed grout in main room | ||
| Institutionalize RTTY at two stations | ||
| Repaint blue gable if paint is still usable | ||
| New potted palm in pavilion bed | ||
| Assemble Bencher Skyhawk | ||
| Fabricate Pacific tribander side mount plate | ||
| Project | Need to Take | On Hand or Buy Locally |
| Clean and coat from top 10 yagi to ground on US/JA | ||
| Install working control diodes and lights for antenna matrix | Repaired diode assemblies - N0YY | |
| Install Orbit irrigation control system and re-plumb buried lines to convert to two zones | ||
| Triage protection work on Europe tower | Paint brushes | |
| Isolate problem and parts needs for Titan III | ||
| Install new bedspread in East Sunroom | Light off-white spread | |
| Clean and re-seal traps on SA tribander | Replacement parts kit for A3 | |
| Install new hardware and rotor on WARC tower and pack bad rotor for return and repair | Bolts are on hand, Aluminum plate to make doubler plate for rotor shelf | |
| Troubleshoot and possibly replace air conditioner in West Bedroom | ||
| New connector on RX ant line at bulkhead | Crimp connector and crimping tool | |
| Assess condition of Titan 425 and make parts list | ||
| Repair LK-800 to obtain full power | High voltage probe | |
| Repair red radial by Europe wall guy | ||
| Call A1 Pest Control | ||
| Install control cable extensions so that 15 Meter System box reaches all stations | ||
| Further troubleshoot AL-1000 (1) if W8WTS was unsuccessful | ||
| Repair poorly installed grout in main room | ||
| Institutionalize RTTY at two stations | ||
| Repaint blue gable if paint is still usable | ||
| New potted palm in pavilion bed | ||
| Top to 40 feet careful protection of US/JA tower | ||
| Assess sliding wheel assembly needed for main door and order some | ||
| Assess sliding wheel assembly needed for Sunroom north door and order some | ||
| Pay real estate tax | Cash | Bill on clipboard |
| Replace all upholstery straps on sofa and love seat | Strapping and clips | |
| Re-install three tiles and nosing strip by cable head and re-grout | Mortar and grout | |
| Project | Need to Take | On Hand or Buy Locally |
| Clean and coat from top 10 yagi to ground on US/JA | ||
| Install working control diodes and lights for antenna matrix | Repaired diode assemblies - N0YY | |
| Install Orbit irrigation control system and re-plumb buried lines to convert to two zones | ||
| Triage protection work on Europe tower | Paint brushes | |
| Troubleshoot US/JA 80 wire beam | ||
| Install new bedspread in East Sunroom | Light off-white spread | |
| Clean and re-seal traps on SA tribander | Replacement parts kit for A3 (N7IR) | N8LGP trap caps are on hand |
| Install new hardware and rotor on WARC tower and pack bad rotor for return and repair | Aluminum plate to make doubler plate for rotor shelf | Bolts are on hand |
| Troubleshoot and possibly replace air conditioner in West Bedroom | ||
| Inspect ground side of all guy assemblies before climbing | ||
| Routine maintenance on Europe Beverage | ||
| Routine maintenance on US/JA Beverage | ||
| Repair red radial by Europe wall guy | ||
| Call Curacao Pest Control | ||
| Install control cable extensions so that 15 Meter System box reaches all stations | ||
| Repair security system | ||
| Repair poorly installed grout in main room | ||
| Institutionalize RTTY at two stations | ||
| Install an up to date 2 meter FM transceiver | ||
| New potted palm in pavilion bed | ||
| New palm by West Bedroom patio | ||
| Replace boom hardware on Force 12 with stainless | 3 2" DXE stainless saddle clamps | |
| Repair dead phone line | ||
| Project | Need to Take | On Hand or Buy Locally |
| Inspect and triage rust on Europe tower from 70 foot point to top | ||
| Clean and coat from top 10 yagi to ground on US/JA | ||
| Install working control diodes and lights for antenna matrix | Repaired diode assemblies - N0YY | |
| Install Orbit irrigation control system and re-plumb buried lines to convert to two zones | ||
| Repair Ridge 80 antenna and put ports and cables back to normal | Parts including BALUN from W8WTS | |
| Install WBR ceramic floor tile | Tile left from patio project - in WBR; acrylic prep; 8 sacks mortar from Kooyman; rental saw | |
| Install new bedspread in East Sunroom | Light off-white spread | |
| Clean and re-seal traps on SA tribander | Replacement parts kit for A3 (N7IR) | N8LGP trap caps are on hand |
| Install new hardware and rotor on WARC tower and pack bad rotor for return and repair | Aluminum plate to make doubler plate for rotor shelf | Bolts are on hand |
| Label all with labelmaker | ||
| Comb through all station assets and remove unneeded items and update inventory | ||
| Preposition K3 drop cables and adapters in puuches | ||
| Label micro ham boxes more logically, recable, and change labels on matrix and StackMatch boxes | ||
| Repair red radial by Europe wall guy | ||
| Call Curacao Pest Control | ||
| Install control cable extensions so that 15 Meter System box reaches all stations | ||
| Install new toilet and tank in East bathroom | ||
| Repair poorly installed grout in main room | ||
| Institutionalize RTTY at two stations | ||
| Install an up to date 2 meter FM transceiver | Radio from K2PLF | |
| Install new toilets in both bathrooms | ||
| Varnish both sides of entry gate | ||
| Remove cage from sea grape | ||
| Pick up Certificate of Good Conduct and deliver to Bureau | ||
| Scrape and two coat epoxy on Ridge tower | ||
| Paint West Bedroom | ||
| Repair security light East Sunroom | ||
| Evaluate RRC jumpers and cables per KB7Q guidance | ||
| Remove cacti and back planters | ||
| Project | Need to Take | On Hand or Buy Locally |
| Splint bad leg at 20 meter beam | ||
| Inspect and triage rust on Europe tower from 50 foot point to top | ||
| Clean and coat from top 10 yagi to ground on US/JA | ||
| Install working control diodes and lights for antenna matrix | Repaired diode assemblies - N0YY | |
| Harden all wiring to the security panel or relocate panel to an inaccessible location | ||
| Install Orbit irrigation control system and re-plumb buried lines to convert to two zones | ||
| Convert Europe 80 beam to inverted vees | 140 ft RG-8/X; balun | |
| Install WBR ceramic floor tile | Tile left from patio project - in WBR; acrylic prep; 8 sacks mortar from Kooyman; rental saw | |
| Replace Yawcam with something better | W8WTS will bring new cams in November | |
| Install new bedspread in East Sunroom | Light off-white spread | |
| Get a life preserver and make it handy for emergencies. | Life preserver, buy on island | |
| Clean and re-seal traps on SA tribander | Replacement parts kit for A3 (N7IR) | N8LGP trap caps are on hand |
| Install new hardware and rotor on WARC tower and pack bad rotor for return and repair | Aluminum plate to make doubler plate for rotor shelf | Bolts are on hand |
| Troubleshoot SWR on 6 meter yagi | ||
| Install bypass valve on Ocean Shower | Ball valve and copper fittings | |
| Disassemble washing machine cold feed and replace parts to stop fast leak | Copper fittings | |
| Label all with labelmaker | ||
| Comb through all station assets and remove unneeded items and update inventory | ||
| Preposition K3 drop cables and adapters | ||
| Label micro ham boxes more logically, recable, and change labels on matrix and StackMatch boxes | ||
| Repair red radial by Europe wall guy | ||
| Put spare parts inside W9NJY control box | Parts kit marshaled in Idaho | |
| Call Curacao Pest Control | ||
| Install new AL-1200 tube, burn in, then test at gradually increasing loads, then store in inventory in November | Tube brought by N0YY | |
| Install AC transfer switch in laundry room | ||
| Reinstall two new palm trees | ||
| Install control cable extensions so that 15 Meter System box reaches all stations | ||
| Install new mast in US/JA tower | ||
| Reinstall remote control hardware and cabling at Station 4 | ||
| Install new toilet and tank in East bathroom | ||
| Dig up and inspect all guy anchor rods at dirt line; repair as necessary | ||
| Repair poorly installed grout in main room | ||
| Troubleshoot Sony wireless headphones and return to States for repair as needed | ||
| Solve TX delay problem so that AL-1200 T/R relays are not being hot-switched | ||
| Institutionalize RTTY at two stations | ||
| Scrape and paint rust from all security bars on East porch (some are rusted through) | ||
| Assess condition of all FT-1000 and Icom and Ten-Tec transceivers and initiate repairs where needed | ||
| Install an up to date 2 meter FM transceiver | Radio from K2PLF |
| Project | Need to Take | On Hand or Buy Locally |
| Inspect and triage rust on US/JA tower, particularly 50 feet and down | ||
| Inspect and triage rust on Europe tower | ||
| Install working control diodes and lights for antenna matrix | Repaired diode assemblies - N0YY | |
| Harden all wiring to the security panel or relocate panel to an inaccessible location | ||
| Install Orbit irrigation control system and re-plumb buried lines to convert to two zones | ||
| Convert Europe 80 beam to inverted vees | 140 ft RG-8/X; balun | |
| Install WBR ceramic floor tile | Tile left from patio project - in WBR; acrylic prep; 8 sacks mortar from Kooyman; rental saw | |
| Replace Yawcam with something better | W8WTS will bring new cams in November | |
| Install new bedspread in East Sunroom | Light off-white spread | |
| Get a life preserver and make it handy for emergencies. | Life preserver, buy on island | |
| Clean and re-seal traps on SA tribander | Replacement parts kit for A3 (N7IR) | N8LGP trap caps are on hand |
| Install new hardware and rotor on WARC tower and pack bad rotor for return and repair | Aluminum plate to make doubler plate for rotor shelf | Bolts are on hand |
| Troubleshoot SWR on 6 meter yagi | ||
| Velcro IBS-1 to top under Station 2 | ||
| Label all with labelmaker | ||
| Comb through all station assets and remove unneeded items and update inventory | ||
| Preposition K3 drop cables and adapters | ||
| Label micro ham boxes more logically, recable, and change labels on matrix and StackMatch boxes | ||
| Repair red radial by Europe wall guy | ||
| Install new electrolytics in AL-1200 (1) | New caps are packed for travel | Old capacitors are in Box 6 in EBR duct |
| Put spare parts inside W9NJY control box | Parts kit marshaled in Idaho | |
| Troubleshoot Station 1 monitor | VGA - HDMI adapter | |
| Repair Ridge 80 dipole | ||
| Repair broken 80 two element wire beam | ||
| Press Bureau Telecommunicatie for PJ2T letter of permission | ||
| Call Curacao Pest Control | ||
| Troubleshoot and repair low power out on LK-800 | ||
| Troubleshoot and repair low power out on Titan 425 | ||
| Install new AL-1200 tube, burn in, then test at gradually increasing loads, then store in inventory in November | ||
| Install AC transfer switch in laundry room | ||
| Reinstall two new palm trees | ||
| Install control cable extensions so that 15 Meter System box reaches all stations | ||
| Install new mast in US/JA tower | ||
| Verify licensing status for WinTest | ||
| Total Europe Beverage maintenance | ||
| Total US/JA Beverage maintenance | ||
| Reinstall remote control hardware and cabling at Station 4 | ||
| Install new toilet and tank in East bathroom | ||
| Dig up and inspect all guy anchor rods at dirt line; repair as necessary | ||
| Tape cable labels on switch panel so they are permanent | ||
| Repair poorly installed grout in main room | ||
| Troubleshoot Sony wireless headphones and return to States for repair as needed | ||
| Solve TX delay problem so that AL-1200 T/R relays are not being hot-switched | ||
| Institutionalize RTTY at two stations | ||
| Scrape and paint rust from all security bars on East porch (some are rusted through) | ||
| Assess condition of all FT-1000 and Icom and Ten-Tec transceivers and initiate repairs where needed | ||
| Install an up to date 2 meter FM transceiver | Radio from K2PLF | |
| Buy and install new electric water heater | ||
| Fix Zoom damage and install irrigation to the two new palm trees | All parts and fittings on hand | |
| Repair broken reflector element on 80 meter wire beam | ||
| Project | Need to Take | On Hand or Buy Locally |
| Inspect and triage rust on US/JA tower | ||
| Inspect and triage rust on Europe tower | ||
| Install working control diodes and lights for antenna matrix | Repaired diode assemblies - N0YY | |
| Harden all wiring to the security panel or relocate panel to an inaccessible location | ||
| Install Orbit irrigation control system and re-plumb buried lines to convert to two zones | ||
| Convert Europe 80 beam to inverted vees | 140 ft RG-8/X; balun | |
| Install WBR ceramic floor tile | Tile left from patio project - in WBR; acrylic prep; 8 sacks mortar from Kooyman; rental saw | |
| Prototype K6AM lashup at Station 2 | ||
| Install new bedspread in East Sunroom | Light off-white spread | |
| Get a life preserver and make it handy for emergencies. | ||
| Clean and re-seal traps on SA tribander | N8LGP trap caps | |
| New hardware and rotor on WARC tower | Aluminum sheet to make doubler plate for rotor shelf | Bolts are on hand |
| Prewire SO2R at Station 1 (K6AM) | ||
| Velcro IBS-1 to top under Station 2 | ||
| Label all with labelmaker | ||
| Comb through all station assets and remove unneeded items | ||
| Preposition K3 drop cables and adapters | ||
| Label micro ham boxes more logically, recable, and change labels on matrix and StackMatch boxes | ||
| Repair red radial by Europe wall guy | ||
| Try swapping in some different electrolytics in AL-1200 (1) to stop burning smell | Capacitors are in Box 6 in EBR duct | |
| Replace transition guy grips on Europe wall guy, mid level set. | ||
| Call Curacao Pest Control |
| Project | Need to Take | On Hand or Buy Locally |
| Inspect and triage rust on US/JA tower | ||
| Inspect and triage rust on Europe tower | ||
| Install new cartridge at Garden shower | Moen replacement 1222B | |
| Install working control diodes and lights for antenna matrix | Repaired diode assemblies - N0YY | |
| Take Station 3 filter panel off the wall and find the bad ground that is injecting noise into the RX. It is S5 severe on 40 meters. | ||
| Harden all wiring to the security panel or relocate panel to an inaccessible location | ||
| Install Orbit irrigation control system and re-plumb buried lines to convert to two zones | ||
| Convert Europe 80 beam to inverted vees | 140 ft RG-8/X; balun | |
| Move all control buttons to left side of stations | ||
| Install WBR ceramic floor tile | Tile left from patio project - in WBR; acrylic prep; 8 sacks mortar from Kooyman; rental saw | |
| Prototype K6AM lashup at Station 2 | ||
| Install new bedspread in East Sunroom | Light off-white spread | |
| Get a life preserver and make it handy for emergencies. | ||
| Clean and re-seal traps on SA tribander | N8LGP trap caps | |
| New hardware and rotor on WARC tower | Aluminum sheet to make doubler plate for rotor shelf | Bolts are on hand |
| Lube all coax connectors not on switch panel | Conductive grease | |
| Add add'l Ethernet cables to 2-4 and two to Stations 1 and 5 | N0YY color cables are on hand | |
| Replace broken guy on WARC tower | ||
| Dress all cables behind and below desks | ||
| Prewire SO2R at Station 1 (K6AM) | ||
| Velcro IBS-1 to top under Station 2 | ||
| Hang Station 6 coax cable off floor | ||
| Label all with labelmaker | ||
| Comb through all station assets and remove unneeded items | ||
| Preposition K3 drop cables and adapters | ||
| Install new LED tape at all four stations | 3 rolls LED tape, 12 volt | |
| Label micro ham boxes more logically, recable, and change labels on matrix and StackMatch boxes | ||
| Install switches and cables to pick RX from Stations 3 and 4 and run to SDR receiver location | Daiwa switches and coax jumper parts | |
| Repair red radial by Europe wall guy | ||
| Replace supply valve and cutoff valves in East Bedroom toilet | Valves | |
| Diagnose problem with Ocean Shower | Need new Moen shower cartridge pbly 1222B | |
| Build Station 5 for 15 meters and move control box from Station 3 | ||
| Replace transition guy grips on Europe wall guy, mid level set. | ||
| Install and configure two IP cams | ||
| Install RigRunner (5) on back of Station 1 amp table and connect 2 meters and flag cables to DC | ||
| Call Curacao Pest Control |
| Project | Need to Take | On Hand or Buy Locally |
| Inspect and triage rust on US/JA tower | ||
| Inspect and triage rust on Europe tower | ||
| Assemble and install N0YY desks | Ocean shipment | |
| Take Station 3 filter panel off the wall and find the bad ground that is injecting noise into the RX. It is S5 severe on 40 meters. | ||
| Harden all wiring to the security panel or relocate panel to an inaccessible location | ||
| Install Orbit irrigation control system and re-plumb buried lines to convert to two zones | ||
| Convert Europe 80 beam to inverted vees | 140 ft RG-8/X; balun | |
| Install main room ceramic floor tile | Tile from Living Style - East Bedroom; acrylic prep; 10 sacks mortar from Kooyman; rental saw | |
| Install WBR ceramic floor tile | Tile left from patio project - in WBR; acrylic prep; 8 sacks mortar from Kooyman; rental saw | |
| Prototype K6AM lashup at Station 2 | ||
| Install new bedspread in East Sunroom | Light off-white spread | |
| Get a life preserver and make it handy for emergencies. | ||
| Clean and re-seal traps on SA tribander | N8LGP trap caps | |
| New hardware and rotor on WARC tower | Aluminum sheet to make doubler plate for rotor shelf | Bolts are on hand |
| Assemble new propane grill | ||
| Install totally rebuilt shack with pushbutton switching system | Top-Ten and WX0B components, N0YY mounting plate, adapters | Blue StackMatch spray paint; white spray paint |
| Replace broken guy on WARC tower | ||
| Repair red radial by Europe wall guy | ||
| Diagnose problem with Ocean Shower | Need new Moen shower cartridge pbly 1222B | |
| Troubleshoot diode assemblies for switch matrix | ||
| Install and configure two IP cams | ||
| Install RigRunner (5) on back of Station 1 amp table and connect 2 meters and flag cables. | ||
| Call Curacao Pest Control |
| Project | Need to Take | On Hand or Buy Locally |
| Investigate 6 meter SWR problem and repair if necessary | ||
| Inspect and triage rust on US/JA tower | ||
| Inspect and triage rust on Europe tower | ||
| Build new station tables to K6AM and N0YY dimensions | ||
| Varnish interior pavilion ceiling | More Benjamin Moore stain | |
| Stain interior pavilion ceiling | Benjamin Moore Fruitwood stain | |
| Take Station 3 filter panel off the wall and find the bad ground that is injecting noise into the RX. It is S5 severe on 40 meters. | ||
| Harden all wiring to the security panel or relocate panel to an inaccessible location | ||
| Install Orbit irrigation control system and re-plumb buried lines to convert to two zones | ||
| Resolve sliding screens problem | Curacao Aluminum has them for rebuild | |
| Prime and paint all material for West soffit before installation | ||
| Coat inside side of front gate with varnish | ||
| Install K3 (2) at Station 2 | ||
| Convert Europe 80 beam to inverted vees | 140 ft RG-8/X; balun | |
| Install West soffit | Aluminum nails (Amazon) | 1 x 3 and plywood; roof bolts |
| Install mirror in outside ocean bathroom | Kooyman mirror | |
| Repaint wall in pavilion out to pilaster north of man gate and urn | Comotex off white | |
| Coat all roof terrace banisters with two coats Aqualux | Aqualux is on hand | |
| Specify and buy lumber for West soffit | Kooyman | |
| Specify and buy parts for West gutter | Kooyman | |
| Install all terrace and West porch tile | Tile, tile rental saw, powerwasher, thinset mortar, stair nosing | |
| Install gutter on West soffit | All parts from Kooyman | |
| Scrub all concrete with bleach in prep for tile installation | ||
| Prototype K6AM lashup at Station 2 | ||
| Install new bedspread in East Sunroom | Light off-white spread | |
| Get a life preserver and make it handy for emergencies. | ||
| Clean and re-seal traps on SA tribander | N8LGP trap caps | |
| New hardware and rotor on WARC tower | Aluminum sheet to make doubler plate for rotor shelf | Bolts are on hand |
| Assemble new propane grill | ||
| Repair red radial by Europe wall guy | ||
| Call Curacao Pest Control |
| Investigate 6 meter SWR problem and repair if necessary | ||
| Inspect and triage rust on US/JA tower | ||
| Inspect and triage rust on Europe tower | ||
| Build new station tables to K6AM dimensions | ||
| Varnish interior pavilion ceiling | ||
| Obtain delivery on patio tile | Papers in ESR desk drawer | |
| Renew sedula | ||
| Take Station 3 filter panel off the wall and find the bad ground that is injecting noise into the RX. It is S5 severe on 40 meters. | ||
| Harden all wiring to the security panel or relocate panel to an inaccessible location | ||
| Install Orbit irrigation control system and re-plumb buried lines to convert to two zones | ||
| Resolve sliding screens problem | ||
| Enable rotation of 40 yagi | Fabricated tool and jig | White or ivory epoxy finish paint |
| Install permanent AC to security light | Flexible conduit and fittings | |
| Solve thread problem on man gate pillar lights | ||
| Convert Europe 80 beam to inverted vees | 140 ft RG-8/X; balun | |
| Make notes on what new battery packs and carbide bits to get for the DeWalt | ||
| Cut and take new shelf material for the NJY switch 16 x 22 1/4 | Precut material (white) | |
| Repair 10 meter StackMatch problem | ||
| Paint all new banisters with the Aqua Lux coating finish coat | ||
| Prototype K6AM lashup at Station 2 | ||
| Install new bedspread in East Sunroom | Light off-white spread | |
| Get a life preserver and make it handy for emergencies. | ||
| Clean and re-seal traps on SA tribander | N8LGP trap caps | |
| New hardware and rotor on WARC tower | Aluminum sheet to make doubler plate for rotor shelf | Bolts are on hand |
| Plant new blue agave south of pavilion | ||
| Install gutter and downspout system on west end of house after soffit project is complete | ||
| Troubleshoot non-rotating Force 12 yagi | ||
| Repair red radial by Europe wall guy | ||
| Restore rotation to Force 12 yagi | ||
| Plant replacement sea grape bush | Mendes | |
| Replace defunct porch security cameras | Cams from Amazon | |
| Install and connect W8WTS AC power system | Rack from Ohio | Transformer already on hand |
| Call Curacao Pest Control |
| Project | Need to Take | On Hand or Buy Locally |
| Investigate 6 meter SWR problem and repair if necessary | ||
| Inspect and triage rust on US/JA tower | ||
| Inspect and triage rust on Europe tower | ||
| Build new station tables to K6AM dimensions | ||
| Varnish interior pavilion ceiling | ||
| Obtain delivery on patio tile | Papers in ESR desk drawer | |
| Renew sedula | ||
| Take Station 3 filter panel off the wall and find the bad ground that is injecting noise into the RX. It is S5 severe on 40 meters. | ||
| Harden all wiring to the security panel or relocate panel to an inaccessible location | ||
| Install Orbit irrigation control system and re-plumb buried lines to convert to two zones | ||
| Resolve sliding screens problem | ||
| Enable rotation of 40 yagi | Fabricated tool and jig | White or ivory epoxy finish paint |
| Install permanent AC to security light | Flexible conduit and fittings | |
| Solve thread problem on man gate pillar lights | ||
| Convert Europe 80 beam to inverted vees | 140 ft RG-8/X; balun | |
| Make notes on what new battery packs and carbide bits to get for the DeWalt | ||
| Cut and take new shelf material for the NJY switch 16 x 22 1/4 | Precut material (white) | |
| Repair 10 meter StackMatch problem | ||
| Paint all new banisters with the Aqua Lux coating finish coat | ||
| Prototype K6AM lashup at Station 2 | ||
| Install new bedspread in East Sunroom | Light off-white spread | |
| Get a life preserver and make it handy for emergencies. | ||
| Clean and re-seal traps on SA tribander | N8LGP trap caps | |
| New hardware and rotor on WARC tower | Aluminum sheet to make doubler plate for rotor shelf | Bolts are on hand |
| Plant new blue agave south of pavilion | ||
| Install gutter and downspout system on west end of house after soffit project is complete | ||
| Troubleshoot non-rotating Force 12 yagi | ||
| Repair red radial by Europe wall guy | ||
| Restore rotation to Force 12 yagi | ||
| Plant replacement sea grape bush | Mendes | |
| Replace defunct porch security cameras | Cams from Amazon | |
| Install and connect W8WTS AC power system | Rack from Ohio | Transformer already on hand |
| Project | Need to Take | On Hand or Buy Locally |
| Investigate 6 meter SWR problem and repair if necessary | ||
| Inspect and triage rust on US/JA tower | ||
| Inspect and triage rust on Europe tower | ||
| Build new station tables to K6AM dimensions | ||
| Repair bare areas then re-varnish pavilion interior ceiling | ||
| Take apostille certified dissolution papers and copy of Cindy's passport to government to change her status | Papers in ESR desk drawer | |
| Renew sedula | ||
| Take Station 3 filter panel off the wall and find the bad ground that is injecting noise into the RX. It is S5 severe on 40 meters. | ||
| Harden all wiring to the security panel or relocate panel to an inaccessible location | ||
| Install Orbit irrigation control system and re-plumb buried lines to convert to two zones | ||
| Cut and tune 40 backup vee for CW, test on air, stow legs vertically | ||
| Paint East Sunroom compressor with finish epoxy | White or ivory epoxy finish paint | |
| Finish US/JA Beverage maintenance | ||
| Paint entire north elevation of house off white | ||
| Convert Europe 80 beam to inverted vees | 140 ft RG-8/X; balun | |
| Add more vegetation cover to hardline route on Ridge | ||
| Cut and take new shelf material for the NJY switch 16 x 22 1/4 | Precut material (white) | |
| Repair 10 meter StackMatch problem | ||
| Initiate repair of banisters that are self-destructing with rebar rust | ||
| Prototype K6AM lashup at Station 2 | ||
| Install new bedspread in East Sunroom | Light off-white spread | |
| Repair rollers in East Sunroom north door | ||
| Clean and re-seal traps on SA tribander | ||
| New hardware in WARC rotor | Bolts are on hand | |
| Install gutter and downspout system on west end of house after soffit project is complete | ||
| Spackle and sand, then paint interior doors | ||
| Sand and repaint bathroom cabinets in West bathroom | ||
| Project | Need to Take | On Hand or Buy Locally |
| Investigate 6 meter SWR problem and repair if necessary | ||
| Inspect and triage rust on US/JA tower | ||
| Inspect and triage rust on Europe tower | ||
| Assemble N0YY power console furniture | ||
| Build new station tables to K6AM dimensions | ||
| Repair bare areas then re-varnish pavilion interior ceiling | ||
| Take apostille certified dissolution papers and copy of Cindy's passport to government to change her status | Papers in ESR desk drawer | |
| Renew sedula | ||
| Take Station 3 filter panel off the wall and find the bad ground that is injecting noise into the RX. It is S5 severe on 40 meters. | ||
| Harden all wiring to the security panel or relocate panel to an inaccessible location | ||
| Paint ceiling in East bedroom | ||
| Install Orbit irrigation control system and re-plumb buried lines to convert to two zones. | ||
| Cut and tune 40 backup vee for CW, test on air, stow legs vertically | ||
| Final inspect, secure, weatherproof, vandalproof Ridge tower and NJY switch box | Camo spray paint | |
| Reinstall black plastic on cable bundle at bulkhead entry and re-hang cables correctly | ||
| Paint East Sunroom compressor with finish epoxy | White or ivory epoxy finish paint | |
| Paint entire north elevation of house off white | ||
| Troubleshoot sunroom light sensor switch | Work box mounted light sensor | |
| Convert Europe 80 beam to inverted vees | 140 ft RG-8/X; balun | |
| Add more vegetation cover to hardline route on Ridge | ||
| Make permanent new labels for all coax switches that apply | ||
| Install attractive labels on W9NJY switch | Printout on clipboard; file on laptop | |
| Cut and take new shelf material for the NJY switch 16 x 22 1/4 | Precut material (white) | |
| Install filters on triplexer inlets | Filter material from furnace filters | |
| Initiate repair of banisters that are self-destructing with rebar rust | ||
| Prototype K6AM lashup at Station 2 | ||
| Load bureau drawers in sunroom | ||
| Install new bedspread in East Sunroom | Light off-white spread | |
| Repair rollers in East Sunroom north door | ||
| Repair security light on East elevation of Sunroom | ||
| Order new bed for East Bedroom | ||
| Reinstall repaired SWR board in Titan III and test | ||
| Clean and re-seal traps on SA tribander | ||
| New hardware in WARC rotor | Bolts are on hand | |
| Install new faucet in West bedroom | Delta faucet from Idaho | |
| New float valve in East bathroom | Parts from Ohio Home Depot | |
| Install gutter and downspout system on west end of house after soffit project is complete | ||
| Spackle and sand, then paint interior doors | ||
| Sand and repaint bathroom cabinets in West bathroom | ||
| Double tie wrap overhead cables around south face of porch |
| Project | Need to Take | On Hand or Buy Locally |
| Remove TA-34 XL from Ridge tower and mark for easy reassembly, then disassemble, pack and store including all hardware | ||
| Install TA-34 XL as Pacific multiplier antenna on Europe tower | ||
| Assemble Bencher Skyhawk on Ridge with riveted construction and modification kit and new balun and test SWR | ||
| Install Bencher Skyhawk on Ridge tower | ||
| Deinstall RCS-4 remote coax switch from Ridge and shack | ||
| Install W9NJY/N0YY high power remote coax switch on Ridge tower and in shack | Switch and necessary connectors | |
| Remove CL-33 from US/JA tower, revert to original three band design, find good traps, mark, disassemble, and pack and store | ||
| Assemble C-3E/H and test | ||
| Install C-3E/H on US/JA tower | ||
| Fabricate 80 meter boom end caps to retain rope on pulley and install | 1/16 inch aluminum sheet stock and self-tapping stainless screws | |
| Assemble 80 meter boom including drilling rope holes and rope hook eyes and rope | ||
| Set up coax feedline pull arrangement and install 80 meter boom on US/JA tower | ||
| Install new RG-213 feedline to 80 meter two element wire beam | ||
| Install 80 meter wire elements, tuning reflector 100 KHz below center frequency | ||
| Recable 10 meter US/JA stack with impedance matching coax section and test | Cable transformer harness and connectors kit | |
| Relocate Heliax hardline from 10 and 15 meter stack boxes on US/JA tower into shack using extended coax feedlines | More tie wraps | |
| Breadboard and test triplexer module | ||
| Investigate 6 meter SWR problem and repair if necessary | ||
| Permanently install triplexer module with modified shack switching and switch labeling | ||
| Install old Ridge RCS-4 remote coax switch at Europe Beverage feedpoint and in shack | ||
| Install US/JA Beverage along cliff top with separate ground systems | Beverage wire, transformer, ferrites, termination kit, ground wires | |
| Install new 160 meter TX antenna with new antenna wire and rope; tune to 1.830 | ||
| Install new feedline to 160 meter TX antenna | PL-259s | |
| Install new 30 meter inverted vee wire | ||
| Inspect and triage rust on US/JA tower | Signal Blue epoxy paint | |
| Inspect and triage rust on Europe tower | ||
| Install new telephone in East Sunroom | Garage sale Uniden system | |
| Assemble N0YY power console furniture | ||
| Assemble and test AL-1200 (5) then store in spares stock | ||
| Test and burn in FT-1000 (5) and stow in protective bag in closet | ||
| Build new station tables to K6AM dimensions | ||
| Repair bare areas then re-varnish pavilion interior ceiling | ||
| Take apostille certified dissolution papers and copy of Cindy's passport to government to change her status | ||
| Take Station 3 filter panel off the wall and find the bad ground that is injecting noise into the RX. It is S5 severe on 40 meters. | ||
| Harden all wiring to the security panel or relocate panel to an inaccessible location | ||
| Paint ceiling in East bedroom | ||
| Install Orbit irrigation control system and re-plumb buried lines to convert to two zones. | ||
| Install backup 40 meter antenna | ||
| Initiate repair of banisters that are self-destructing with rebar rust | ||
| Prototype K6AM lashup at Station 2 | ||
| Install gutter and downspout system on west end of house after soffit project is complete | ||
| Spackle and sand, then paint interior doors | ||
| Sand and repaint bathroom cabinets in West bathroom | ||
| Obtain and install 18,000 BTU "Inverter" air conditioner in East Sunroom (Wimco) | ||
| Order new bed for East Bedroom if order can be filled in time. Use the extra one for CQWW CW. | ||
| Reinstall repaired SWR board in Titan III and test | K6AM repaired SWR board | |
| Clean and re-seal traps on SA tribander |
| Project | Need to Take | On Hand or Buy Locally |
| Build new station tables to K6AM dimensions | Specifications | |
| Pay property tax | Cash and statement of charges | |
| Seal roof hardware | Roof tape | |
| Sand and refinish inside of driveway gate |
Stain (see blue file for color) Polyurethane has poor UV resistance. | |
| Sand and refinish outside of driveway gate |
Stain (see blue file for color) Spar varnish is made to flex and may not have best UV resistance, but is better than polyurethane. | |
| Repair bare areas then re-varnish pavilion interior ceiling | ||
| Repair or rebuild East soffit | ||
| Take dissolution papers and copy of Cindy's sedula to government to change her status | Dissolution papers, copy of C's sedula and passport | |
| Measure Europe tower splices for bigger pieces (WB9Z) | ||
| Neaten BandMaster III installation at Station # 1 and install BM III console on switch panel | Aluminum angle | |
| Neaten up all station wiring, clean, re-label, remove anything not needed | ||
| Plant along front wall so that plants are symmetrical | ||
| Clean all landscaping light lenses and install custom brackets | Custom brackets | |
| Install PC 36 after installing balance of software | PC36 | |
| Install new hard drive in PC32 and configure | New PC32 hard drive | |
| Reinstall good hard drive in PC30 | Old good PC30 hard drive | |
| Reattach work boxes to wall at front gate | ||
| Install aluminum water dam system on steps | W9VA brings aluminum pieces | |
| Seal step closet roof with epoxy | ||
| Take Station 3 filter panel off the wall and find the bad ground that is injecting noise into the RX. It is S5 severe on 40 meters. | ||
| Install new IBS-1 at Station 2 | ||
| Harden all wiring to the security panel or relocate it to an inaccessible location | ||
| Inspect guy connections on Europe tower that are not potted in putty; replace as necessary | ||
| Replace mast of Ringo Ranger | ||
| Paint ceiling in East bedroom | ||
| Buy TV no bigger than 16 H x 24 W for Sunroom or for East Bedroom | ||
| Install Orbit irrigation control system and re-plumb buried lines to convert to two zones. | ||
| Replace pillar lights on man gate | ||
| Repair Titan III | W9VA brings the relays | |
| Install backup 40 meter antenna | Balun, wire, and insulators | RG-8X |
| Initiate repair of banisters that are self-destructing with rebar rust | ||
| Prototype K6AM lashup at Station 2 | ||
| Remove dead sea grape tree and fix irrigation there | ||
| Separate messenger cables and PJ9JT tower legs | ||
| Install gutter and downspout system on west end of house after soffit project is complete | ||
| Touch up paint on metal patio furniture | ||
| Spackle and sand, then paint interior doors | ||
| Sand and repaint bathroom cabinets in West bathroom | ||
| Obtain air conditioner for sunroom | ||
| Install new phone in sunroom | ||
| Lube valve and install new control on East bedroom shower | ||
| Repair LK-800 | ||
| Paint rear planters | ||
| Sand and refinish inside/outside of man side gate | ||
| Project | Need to Take | On Hand or Buy Locally |
| Seal roof hardware | Kit via W9VA and 5 additional rolls with W0CG | |
| Sand and refinish inside of driveway gate | Stain (see blue file for color) Polyurethane has poor UV resistance. | |
| Sand and refinish outside of driveway gate | Stain (see blue file for color) Spar varnish is made to flex and may not have best UV resistance, but is better than polyurethane. | |
| Repair and stain and varnish on man gate | ||
| Repair bare areas then re-varnish pavilion interior ceiling | ||
| Repair or rebuild soffits | ||
| Take dissolution papers and copy of Cindy's sedula to government to change her status | Copy of sedula; dissolution papers | |
| Remove first splice on Europe tower and inspect underneath; re-install if all is good; full tower inspection by W2GD | ||
| Neaten BandMaster III installation at Station # 1 and install BM III console on switch panel | Aluminum angle | Stainless hardware |
| Neaten up all station wiring, clean, re-label, remove anything not needed | ||
| Plant along front wall so that plants are symmetrical | ||
| Replace light bulbs in two planter fixtures and re-weatherproof and retrofit covers | Bright daylight bulbs | |
| Re-attach work boxes to wall at front gate | ||
| Make cement dams to direct water down steps to gutter | Reinforcing hardware and concrete forms and hardware | |
| Seal step closet roof with epoxy to direct water to the drain inlet | ||
| Take Station 3 filter panel off the wall and find the bad ground that is injecting noise into the RX. It is S5 severe on 40 meters. | ||
| Install new IBS-1 at Station # 2 | IBS-1 bought from N5CQ and from K1XM | |
| Harden all wiring to the security panel or relocate it to an inaccessible location | Two conductor mouse-proof wire from Ueckert locker | |
| Inspect guy connections on Europe tower that are not potted in putty; replace as necessary | Dead ends; duct seal; Scotch 33 | |
| Take photos of installation and scan drip system controller documentation | ||
| Replace mast of Ringo Ranger | Galvanized or aluminum tubing | |
| Paint ceiling in East bedroom | Benjamin Moore super white paint | |
| Buy TV no bigger than 16 H x 24 W for Sunroom or for East Bedroom | ||
| Install Orbit irrigation control system and re-plumb buried lines to convert to two zones. | Valves, access box, all PVC fittings, irrigation controller. | |
| Inspect and maintain US/JA Beverage wire and termination | ||
| Inspect and maintain Europe Beverage wire and termination | ||
| Inspect and maintain Ridge tower and wire antenna | ||
| Replace pillar lights on man gate | Different design pillar lights | |
| Repair Titan III | Chimneys | |
| Install backup 40 meter antenna | Balun and wire and insulators | RG-8/X |
| Initiate repair of bannisters that are self-destructing with rebar rust | ||
| Troubleshoot bad shack airco wattmeter | ||
| Troubleshoot DE on CL-33 | ||
| Buy new controllers for Westinghouse airco units - Wimco | ||
| DXE 4-Square realignment project | ||
| Order Queen bed and mattress and frame for West bedroom | ||
| Repair Titan 425 | ||
| Troubleshoot two bad Inspiron 550 PCs | New power supplies | |
| Prototype K6AM lashup at Station 2 |
| Project | Need to Take | On Hand or Buy Locally |
| Remove old broken table to a safe and secure location | ||
| Repair soffits | ||
| Final inspection of all taped leg areas on Europe tower; repair as needed | ||
| Provide papers for Cindy's passport to notary | Document on clipboard | |
| Pick up repaired cushion from seamstress | ||
| Take dissolution papers and copy of Cindy's sedula to government to change her status | Copy of sedula; dissolution papers | |
| Remove first splice on Europe tower and inspect underneath; re-install if all is good | ||
| Inspect guy connections on U.S. tower that are not potted in putty; replace as necessary | ||
| Open all guy attachments at ground and inspect for Europe tower | ||
| Open all guy attachments at ground and inspect for U.S. tower | ||
| Install new bathroom sink outside | Faucet and drain tail | |
| Initiate CFI renewal | 2096946CFI issued 29 April 2010; comm pilot 2096946 issued 10 May 2010; medical issued June 3, 2008 examiner 05165-1 Charles L. Henault, MD | |
| Neaten BandMaster III installation at Station # 1 and install BM III console on switch panel | Aluminum angle | Stainless hardware |
| Neaten up all station wiring, clean, re-label, remove anything not needed | ||
| Plant along front so that plants are symmetrical | ||
| Replace light bulbs in two planter fixtures and re-weatherproof | Bright daylight bulbs | |
| Re-attach work boxes to wall at front gate | ||
| Inspect overhead cable messenger and bundle and repair as needed | ||
| Get shack air conditioner working | ||
| Make cement dams to direct water down steps to gutter | Reinforcing hardware and concrete forms and hardware | |
| Seal step closet roof with epoxy to direct water to the drain inlet | ||
| Prune everything | ||
| Seal roof hardware | Kit via W9VA and 5 additional rolls with W0CG | |
| Repair lawn mower | New blade, new pull chain | |
| Take Station 3 filter panel off the wall and find the bad ground that is injecting noise into the RX. It is S5 severe on 40 meters. | ||
| Install new IBS-1 at Station # 2 | IBS-1 bought from N5CQ and from K1XM | |
| Harden all wiring to the security panel or relocate it to an inaccessible location | Two conductor mouse-proof wire from Ueckert locker | |
| Inspect guy connections on Europe tower that are not potted in putty; replace as necessary | Dead ends; duct seal; Scotch 33 | |
| Take photos of installation and scan drip system controller documentation | ||
| Replace mast of Ringo Ranger | Galvanized or aluminum tubing | |
| Paint ceiling in East bedroom | Benjamin Moore super white paint | |
| Reverse refrigerator door | ||
| New bathroom faucet | ||
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Faucet is on hand | |
| Buy TV no bigger than 16 H x 24 W for Sunroom or for East Bedroom | ||
| Install Orbit irrigation control system and re-plumb buried lines to convert to two zones. | Valves, access box, all PVC fittings, irrigation controller. | |
| Pay real estate taxes | Statement and cash | |
| Reverse refrigerator door | ||
| Replace EBR toilet valve | Valve in stock at Signal Point | |
| Replace damaged facing edge tile in EBR | ||
| Install drop cable from TV receiver to East BR TV |
| Project | Need to Take | On Hand or Buy Locally |
| Try installing new CL-33 driven element traps to test for improvement of 10 meter SSB problem | Traps | |
| Take Station 3 filter panel off the wall and find the bad ground that is injecting noise into the RX. It is S5 severe on 40 meters. | ||
| Install new IBS-1 at Station # 2 | IBS-1 bought from N5CQ and from K1XM | |
| Hand NAfl 750,00 to PJ2CFM and the list of members for VERONA | Cash, list of stateside members | |
| Breadboard 2O2R circuitry and station setup at Station # 2 and determine what will be needed to make this permanent | Design documents and K6AM and Top-Ten parts | |
| Deposit $666 from CG/Curacao Group into MCB for CCC legal fees | Cash | |
| Harden all wiring to the security panel or relocate it to an inaccessible location | Two conductor mouse-proof wire from Ueckert locker | |
| Inspect guy connections on all towers that are not potted in putty; replace as necessary | Dead ends; duct seal; Scotch 33 | |
| Create N9AG memorial photo | Framed photo | |
| Take photos of installation and scan drip system controller documentation | ||
| Replace mast of Ringo Ranger | Galvanized or aluminum tubing | |
| Paint ceiling in East bedroom | Benjamin Moore super white paint | |
| Get beach sand for Laurie | ||
| Get a new refrigerator | ||
| Replace sink drain assembly in East bedroom | New bathroom faucet | |
| Replace faucet in West bathroom | Faucet is on hand | |
| Install new kitchen faucet | New faucet set | |
| Install workaround at Station 1 to control the Top Ten relay box from the computer or from the Band Data output on transceiver | Devices and cables as prototyped in Idaho; Array Solutions BM-III ? | |
| Buy TV no bigger than 16 H x 24 W for Sunroom or for East Bedroom | ||
| Install Orbit irrigation control system and re-plumb buried lines to convert to two zones. | Valves, access box, all PVC fittings, irrigation controller. | |
| Test W8AV key set | W8AV key set | |
| Install as many new Windows 7 boxes as are available, fully configured | PCs
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| Continue tower rust detection and correction, starting at second guy point and upward |
| Project | Need to Take | On Hand or Buy Locally |
| Try installing new CL-33 driven element traps to test for improvement of 10 meter SSB problem | Traps | |
| Take Station 3 filter panel off the wall and find the bad ground that is injecting noise into the RX. It is S5 severe on 40 meters. | ||
| Update key set at INTAC | Known good keys | |
| Validate hidden key set at Signal Point | Known good keys | |
| Install watthour meter in shack air conditioner circuit | Watthour meter | |
| Identify Cribal Front key from master set and duplicate as needed | Total key bag | |
| Install feedline for 6 meter yagi as F1, F2, or F3 at stations 1 and/or 2 as appropriate | ||
| Continue as much inspection as time allows on both Rohn towers. Repair, reseal, and log as necessary. | ||
| Regenerate PC21 | All software is available on site or online | |
| Meet with Carol Krekko 10:00 Wed Mar 30 at Alexander and Simon Law Office Esther@Alexander-Simon.com . | Copy of deed | |
| Harden all wiring to the security panel or relocate it to an inaccessible location | Two conductor mouse-proof wire from Ueckert locker (W9JUV) | |
| Repair facing edge tiles in West bathroom | Tiles from Maley's | |
| Inspect guy connections on all towers that are not potted in putty; replace as necessary | Dead ends; duct seal; Scotch 33 | |
| Install K8LEE mods in AL-1200 (1) for high voltage | K8LEE kit | |
| Install K8LEE mods in AL-1200 (2) high voltage | K8LEE kit | |
| Install K8LEE mods in AL-1200 (3) high voltage | K8LEE kit | |
| Install new parasitic suppressor in LK-800 and test | K8LEE kit | |
| Locate garage plans and adapt design to new objective with DROV input | Plans from Idaho | |
| Build a permanent inv vee for 80 out the top of the Ridge tower | Insulators, balun, earth anchors, pipe straps, turnbuckles | Antenna wire, coax, coax connectors, rope |
| Replace mast of Ringo Ranger | Galvanized or aluminum tubing | |
| Attempt to meet with Mr. de Canha | ||
| Paint ceiling in East bedroom | Benjamin Moore super white paint | |
| Install new network drive onto Ethernet | MyBook 2 TB drive | |
| Block off entry door to warehouse | ||
| Replace anchor post for 160 Inv L | ||
| Install final guy replacement - Europe bottom wall guy | Dead ends |
| Project | Need to Take | On Hand or Buy Locally |
| Try installing new CL-33 driven element traps to test for improvement of 10 meter SSB problem | Traps | |
| Replace glass in small patio table | Tempered glass - Marchena | |
| Take Station 3 filter panel off the wall and find the bad ground that is injecting noise into the RX. It is S5 severe on 40 meters. | ||
| Replace broken tiles on kitchen counter | Tiles from broken bag and Goose, in WBR, second drawer | |
| Accomplish total equipment fuse assessment and inventory and update online | ||
| Install feedline for 6 meter yagi as F1, F2, or F3 at stations 1 and/or 2 as appropriate | ||
| Continue as much inspection as time allows on both Rohn towers. Repair, reseal, and log as necessary. | ||
| Revarnish front gate, both sides, and side man gate | Benjamin Moore 404 spar varnish | |
| Fix seat backs of office chairs | Hardware | |
| Repair three of four green chairs | Screws and glue | |
| Install permanent base for 160 TX antenna | Aluminum tubing is on site | |
| Install new T/R relay board in AL-1200 (2) | N0YY will obtain board and ship to N4RV | |
| Install new T/R relay in Titan III | N4RV will obtain relay and bring to island | |
| Regenerate PC21 | All software is available on site or online | |
| Contact Esther Steenbar, of Alexander and Simon Law Office Esther@Alexander-Simon.com . | Copy of deed | |
| Replace knob on EBR shower control | Moen part number 115000 | |
| Upgrade WL to 10.82 at Station # 1 | ||
| Harden all wiring to the security panel or relocate it to an inaccessible location | Two conductor mouse-proof wire from Ueckert locker (W9JUV) | |
| Repair facing edge tiles in West bathroom | Tiles from Maley's | |
| Repair tiles in kitchen counter | Tile from Goose | |
| Inspect guy connections on all towers that are not potted in putty; replace as necessary | Dead ends; duct seal; Scotch 33 | |
| Install K8LEE mods in AL-1200 (1) for high voltage | K8LEE kit | |
| Install K8LEE mods in AL-1200 (2) high voltage | K8LEE kit | |
| Install K8LEE mods in AL-1200 (3) high voltage | K8LEE kit | |
| Install new parasitic suppressor in LK-800 and test | K8LEE kit | |
| Locate garage plans and adapt design to new objective with DROV input | Plans from Idaho | |
| Build a permanent inv vee for 80 out the top of the Ridge tower | Insulators, balun, earth anchors, pipe straps, turnbuckles | Antenna wire, coax, coax connectors, rope |
| Install permanent condensate line for shack air conditioner | Conduit, fittings, brackets | |
| Replace mast of Ringo Ranger | Galvanized or aluminum tubing | |
| Attempt to meet with Mr. de Canha | ||
| Paint ceiling in East bedroom | Benjamin Moore super white paint | |
| Block off entry door to warehouse | ||
| Replace electric eye on front gate security lights | Bench stock electric eye | |
| Replace anchor post for 160 Inv L | ||
| Install final guy replacement - Europe bottom wall guy | Dead ends |
| Project | Need to Take | On Hand or Buy Locally |
| Try installing new CL-33 driven element traps to test for improvement of 10 meter SSB problem | Traps | |
| Replace glass in small patio table | Tempered glass - Marchena | |
| Take Station 3 filter panel off the wall and find the bad ground that is injecting noise into the RX. It is S5 severe on 40 meters. | ||
| Replace broken tiles on kitchen counter | Tiles from broken bag and Goose, in WBR, second drawer | |
| Continue as much inspection as time allows on both Rohn towers. Repair, reseal, and log as necessary. | ||
| Contact Esther Steenbar, of Alexander and Simon Law Office Esther@Alexander-Simon.com . | Copy of deed | |
| Replace knob on EBR shower control | Moen part number 115000 | |
| Harden all wiring to the security panel or relocate it to an inaccessible location | Two conductor mouse-proof wire from Ueckert locker (W9JUV) | |
| Repair facing edge tiles in West bathroom | Tiles from Maley's | |
| Inspect guy connections on all towers that are not potted in putty; replace as necessary | Dead ends; duct seal; Scotch 33 | |
| Assemble AL-1200 (3), log it into inventory, and set up AC and fan speed taps | RF deck, transformer | |
| Log in FT-2000 (3) into inventory; test | FT-2000 (3) (N8NR) | |
| Install K8LEE mods in AL-1200 (1) for high voltage | K8LEE kit | |
| Install K8LEE mods in AL-1200 (2) high voltage | K8LEE kit | |
| Install new parasitic suppressor in LK-800 and test | K8LEE kit | |
| Attempt setup for 6 M EME QSO (K9SG) | Notes on clipboard | |
| Assess Maley security camera system and study what is feasible to install | ||
| Locate garage plans and adapt design to new objective with DROV input | Plans from Idaho | |
| Build a permanent inv vee for 80 out the top of the Ridge tower | Insulators, balun, earth anchors, pipe straps, turnbuckles | Antenna wire, coax, coax connectors, rope |
| Install permanent condensate line for shack air conditioner | Conduit, fittings, brackets | |
| Order Wimco 36,000 BTU A/C | THHN wire for AC #8, unfused cutoff box, work boxes and cover plates, conduit connectors | |
| Replace mast of Ringo Ranger | Galvanized or aluminum tubing | |
| Paint ceiling in East bedroom | Benjamin Moore super white paint | |
| Block off entry door to warehouse | ||
| Replace electric eye on front gate security lights | Bench stock electric eye | |
| Replace anchor post for 160 Inv L | ||
| Recoat WARC tower Stone guy anchor | ||
| Install final guy replacement - Europe bottom wall guy | Dead ends |
| Project | Need to Take | On Hand or Buy Locally |
| Try installing new CL-33 driven element traps to test for improvement of 10 meter SSB problem | Traps | |
| Install new phone with remote handset in East Sunroom | Phone | |
| Do as much inspection as time allows on both Rohn towers. Repair, reseal, and log as necessary. | ||
| Harden all wiring to the security panel or relocate it to an inaccessible location | Two conductor mouse-proof wire from Ueckert locker | |
| Repair facing edge tiles in West bathroom | Tiles from Maley's | |
| Apply for bulk callsigns, including PJ4A (clipboard) | Packet and USD cash | |
| Pay for TDS up to date | ||
| Pay for Fatum for annual policy renewal | Policy papers from mailbox | |
| Replace dead oceanside palm tree | Ramon, 869.8221 or 677.4810 (clipboard) | |
| Install K8LEE mods in AL-1200 (old one) for high voltage | K8LEE kit | |
| Install K8LEE mods in AL-1200 (new one) high voltage | K8LEE kit | |
| Install new parasitic suppressor in LK-800 and test | K8LEE kit | |
| Log in and test FT-1000 (7) | FT-1000 (7) | |
| Pay Zoom July-Oct | ||
| Attempt setup for 6 M EME QSO | Notes on clipboard | |
| Assess Maley security camera system and study what is feasible to install | ||
| Locate garage plans and adapt design to new objective with DROV input | Plans from Idaho | |
| Build a permanent inv vee for 80 out the top of the Ridge tower | Insulators, balun, earth anchors, pipe straps, turnbuckles | Antenna wire, coax, coax connectors, rope |
| Replace the dead end on US/JA tower, top ocean guy, where the tails are not covered by tape or putty | Phillystran dead end | |
| Continue with WIMCO on air conditioning project - K9SG says 40,000 BTU or better | ||
| Replace mast of Ringo Ranger | Galvanized or aluminum tubing | |
| Paint ceiling in East bedroom | Benjamin Moore super white paint | |
| Block off entry door to warehouse | ||
| Replace anchor post for 160 Inv L | ||
| Recoat WARC tower Stone guy anchor | ||
| Install final guy replacement - Europe bottom wall guy |
| Project | Need to Take | On Hand or Buy Locally |
| Try installing new CL-33 driven element traps to test for improvement of 10 meter SSB problem | Traps | |
| Sections 8, 7 of Europe tower, aggressively clean rust spots and re-prime and re-coat. | ||
| Get BVU QSL for N7KA@comcast.net Arne | ||
| Apply for ARRL SSB callsign for WB9Z | ||
| Repair facing edge tiles in West bathroom | Tiles from Maley's | |
| Install K8LEE mods in AL-1200 (old one) for high voltage | K8LEE kit | |
| Install K8LEE mods in LK-800 (new one) high voltage | K8LEE kit | |
| Install new parasitic suppressor in LK-800 and test | K8LEE kit | |
| Locate garage plans and adapt design to new objective with DROV input | Plans from Idaho | |
| Design shelving unit for rotors and Stackmatch boxes to clean up table on Station # 1. | ||
| Shop for furniture piece that will serve as power console and chaos table | Dimensions | |
| Get VERONA shirts made for CCC | ||
| Continue with WIMCO on air conditioning project- K9SG says 40,000 BTU or better | ||
| Install new RX switching system, Stations 3 and 4 | K9AY box | |
| Paint ceiling in East bedroom | Benjamin Moore super white paint | |
| Replace Moose Systems security panel with new one and establish connectivity with Curacao surveillance services | Security panel and associated equipment | |
| Assess all tower paint needs from Eur 70 foot down and on US/JA and paint | ||
| Install outdoor shower at new wall | Moen shower fixture and adapters for PVC connection, drain kit from Idaho | |
| Install final guy replacement - Europe bottom wall guy |
| Project | Need to Take | On Hand or Buy Locally |
| Try installing new CL-33 driven element traps to test for improvement of 10 meter SSB problem | Traps | |
| Sections 8, 7 of Europe tower, aggressively clean rust spots and re-prime and re-coat. | ||
| Install new fixtures on pillars at man gate | Light fixtures and bulbs | |
| Apply for PJ2DX license renewal | ||
| Repair facing edge tiles in West bathroom | Tiles from Maley's | |
| Install K8LEE mods in AL-1200 (old one) for high voltage | K8LEE kit | |
| Install K8LEE mods in LK-800 (new one) high voltage | K8LEE kit | |
| Install new parasitic suppressor in LK-800 and test | K8LEE kit | |
| Locate garage plans and adapt design to new objective with DROV input | Plans from Idaho | |
| Design shelving unit for rotors and Stackmatch boxes to clean up table on Station # 1. | ||
| Shop for furniture piece that will serve as power console and chaos table | Dimensions | |
| Install outdoor shower at new wall | Moen shower fixture and adapters for PVC connection, drain kit from Idaho | |
| Install flood lighting on south lawn area, including indoor defeat switch | Work boxes, conduit fittings, wire, electric eye, switch | |
| Install timers on selected interior lights and TV set | Non 60 HZ timers | |
| Fabricate two dollies for A/C ducts | 8 casters | Plywood |
| Paint ceiling in East bedroom | Super white paint | |
| Clean and repaint laundry room | Super white paint, Comoline grey | |
| Install RigBlaster at Station # 1 for RTTY and digital modes | All cables and software |
| Test N8NR point and shoot modified rotor box from N0YY and install if it works | Rotor box from N0YY | |
| Replace glass in West bedroom frame | Locally cut glass | |
| Install glass in N1ZZ art | Locally cut glass |
| Research what is necessary to get VERONA golf shirt order accomplished | ||
| Varnish front gate - outside side | Marine varnish | |
| Apply epoxy primer to drain grates | Primer and hardener | |
| Repair TV outlet wiring | Transformer adapter | |
| Emergency maintenance on 40 meter mast | Epoxy paint and sander | |
| Install light-activated light controls in sunroom | Electric eye and box | |
| Install light-activated light at NW corner of house | Westek electric eye | |
| Install the two surplus security cameras | From sunroom storage | |
| Install outdoor shower at new wall | Moen shower fixture and adapters for PVC connection, drain kit from Idaho |
| Project | Need to Take | On Hand or Buy Locally |
| Perform power loss test to tower site and document online (MFJ and Galm?) | Bird wattmeter (N0YY) | Dummy load and wattmeter |
| Try installing new CL-33 driven element traps to test for improvement of 10 meter SSB problem | Traps | |
| Top two sections of Europe tower, aggressively clean rust spots and re-prime and re-coat. | Cheap tape, epoxy primer and finish coat | |
| Install new fixtures on pillars at man gate | Light fixtures and bulbs | |
| Repair hoses | Hose repair kits | |
| Paint ceiling in East bedroom | Super white paint | |
| Install RigBlaster at Station # 1 for RTTY and digital modes | All cables and software | |
| Install two new Dell machines in test mode on Ethernet | Dell PCs | |
| Store new cable adapters for FT-2000 in coax connectors kit | New adapters from CableMaster | |
| Make hanger for Yaesu banner and put it up | ||
| Test N8NR point and shoot modified rotor box from N0YY and install if it works | Rotor box from N0YY | |
| Stock repaired rotor (CCC Rotor 3) from N0YY | Rotor from N0YY | |
| Attempt repair of Alpha 76A (Arizona) | K6AM | |
| Shoot multiple Yaesu photos | ||
| Replace glass in West bedroom frame | Locally cut glass | |
| Install glass in N1ZZ art | Locally cut glass | |
| Restock repaired Yaesu Heil pigtails from W8TK | Repaired pigtails | |
| Open a bagged radio (FT-2000) and inspect condition of rig and of dessicant | ||
| Install K8LEE mods in AL-1200 (old one) for high voltage | K8LEE kit | |
| Install K8LEE mods in LK-800 (new one) high voltage | K8LEE kit | |
| Install new parasitic suppressor in LK-800 and test | K8LEE kit | |
| Research what is necessary to get VERONA golf shirt order accomplished | ||
| Locate garage plans and adapt design to new objective with DROV input | Plans from Idaho | |
| Design shelving unit for rotors and Stackmatch boxes to clean up table on Station # 1. | ||
| Install prototype 80 meter wire antenna on Ridge | lnsulators from Dayton, RG8/X ($0.59/foot) | |
| Shop for furniture piece that will serve as power console and chaos table | Dimensions | |
| Design RTTY system and make it easy to invoke at Station # 1 with XP computer in service | Rigblaster Pro or integrated WL MMTTY | |
| Install outdoor shower at new wall | Moen shower fixture and adapters for PVC connection, drain kit from Idaho | |
| Retrieve schematic for Rotor EZ | ||
| Install new screws in Titan II cabinet | Screws | |
| Repair Astron RS-35 |
| Project | Need to Take | On Hand or Buy Locally |
| Perform power loss test to tower site and document online (MFJ and Galm?) | Dummy load and wattmeter | |
| Try installing new CL-33 driven element traps to test for improvement of 10 meter SSB problem | Traps | |
| Continue replacement of the last six guy wire tails and assemblies | ||
| Research what is necessary to get VERONA golf shirt order accomplished | ||
| Repair and reinstall 2 meter Ringo Ranger broken radial | Rethreaded rod | |
| Install FT-2000 and run it heavily in IARU contest | K9SG FT-2000 | |
| Locate garage plans and adapt design to new objective with DROV input | Plans from Idaho | |
| Design shelving unit for rotors and Stackmatch boxes to clean up table on Station # 1. | ||
| Install new knobs on coax switches | Knobs from Dayton | |
| Install prototype 80 meter wire antenna on Ridge | lnsulators from Dayton | |
| Test RCS-4 switching system on Ridge | Backup RCS-4 control box from Dayton | RCS-4 control and switch boxes; adapter cables; coax pigtails. |
| Shop for furniture piece that will serve as power console and chaos table | Dimensions | |
| Buy a flat screen monitor for the laptop and transport it | Flat screen monitor | |
| Design RTTY system and make it easy to invoke at Station # 1 with XP computer in service | Rigblaster Pro or integrated WL MMTTY | |
| Add new hardware to fan stilt kit box and update stilts on bad fans. | Stilt kit hardware | Y |
| Install outdoor shower at new wall | Moen shower fixture and adapters for PVC connection, drain kit from Idaho |
| Project | Need to Take | On Hand or Buy Locally |
| Perform power loss test to tower site and document online (MFJ and Galm?) | Dummy load and wattmeter | |
| Attempt repair of FT-1000 (2) with linear keying problem and return to the States if necessary | ||
| Transport empty Cabbage Case to island for standby for next transceiver repair | Cabbage Case | |
| Install an outlet on roof | Conduit, clamps, wire all on hand | |
| Try installing new CL-33 driven element traps to test for improvement of 10 meter SSB problem | Traps | |
| Implement W8WTS design for 160 DSL fix | All K8ND-ordered components | |
| Continue replacement of the last six guy wire tails and assemblies | ||
| Repair and reinstall 2 meter Ringo Ranger broken radial | Rethreaded rod | |
| Do spot maintenance on all security bars | Ivory paint | |
| Locate garage plans and adapt design to new objective with DROV input | Plans from Idaho | |
| Reinstall metering board in Titan II and test | Repaired board(s) from Ten-Tec | |
| Install new power resistors in Titan I and test | Resistors from N1ZZ | |
| Test Arizona Alpha, clean it, and try to get reliable operation | Fuses, 1 1/4 amp | |
| Troubleshoot K4 relay problem in Alpha 76 and order parts if necessary | ||
| Test WI9WI Alpha and log the test data online | ||
| Design shelving unit for rotors and Stackmatch boxes to clean up table on Station # 1. | ||
| Shop for furniture piece that will serve as power console and chaos table | Dimensions | |
| Install WL 10.69 on all machines | ||
| Triage all PCs and update their status online | ||
| Test Shovic PC and reinstall SAM and music software | ||
| Trim suckers from East tree | ||
| Install all PJ2T software on Cindy's XP computer and put it in service at Station # 1 as a test for XP compatibility | ||
| Buy a flat screen monitor for the laptop and transport it | Flat screen monitor | |
| Get crews to paint bottom 20 feet of Europe tower | Paint | |
| Get crews to paint bottom 15 feet of US/JA tower | Paint | |
| Aggressively sand and paint US/JA sections 3, 4 | Sanding discs | |
| Spot maintenance on US/JA sections 5, 6, 8 | Paint | |
| Design RTTY system and make it easy to invoke at Station # 1 with XP computer in service | Rigblaster Pro or integrated WL MMTTY | |
| Aggressive pruning and removal of vegetation at northeast corner of yard | ||
| Install outdoor shower at new wall | Moen shower fixture and adapters for PVC connection, drain kit from Idaho | |
| Replace irrigation computer and calibrate | Gardena computer | |
| Add two more safety guys to Ridge tower | EHS, dead ends | |
| Send Titan III QSK board home with K8ND for repair | ||
| Refinish south side of driveway gate | Makita sander, stain, varnish | |
| Add conduit sheath to Ridge backup guys | Flex conduit | |
| Troubleshoot Titan III standby/operate hangup | ||
| Replace irrigation computer and calibrate | Gardena computer | |
| Add two more steel guys to Ridge tower | EHS | |
| Send Titan III QSK board home to K8ND | ||
| Troubleshoot Titan III standby/operate hangup | ||
| Revarnish south side of driveway gate | Power sander | |
| Add protective flex conduit to Ridge backup guys | Flex conduit | |
| Sand, stain, varnish man gate | Makita sander |
| Project | Need to Take | On Hand or Buy Locally |
| Perform power loss test to tower site | Dummy load and wattmeter | |
| Troubleshoot bad FT-1000 Field and return to US if necessary | Cabbage Case | |
| Install repaired FT-1000 (3) and test | FT-1000 (3) from W0CG | |
| Install an outlet on roof | Conduit, clamps, wire all on hand | |
| Install repaired FT-1000 (1) and test | FT-1000 (1) from K8MR | |
| Install repaired FT-1000 (5) and test | FT-1000 (5) from ? | |
| Install redundant guy wire set on Ridge antenna | Phillystran, clips, anchors | |
| Try installing new CL-33 driven element traps to test for improvement of 10 meter SSB problem | Traps | |
| Install one or two more U-bolts in US 15 mast plate and weatherproof. | Bolts from Home Depot are at QTH | |
| Test radials in area of new gate and wall parabola and repair where necessary | ||
| Complete painting of security bars - focus on West main door and laundry room | ||
| Test John PC with new power supply. If no go, put wireless card in Cindy PC and test. | Dell Optiplex | Wireless G card on hand in West bedroom |
| Continue replacement of the last six guy wire tails and assemblies | 2 - 4000 dead ends for WARC, 6 1/4" EHS, 150 ft 1/4 " EHS guy wire (W1MD), 6 - 6700 Philly dead ends | |
| Repair and reinstall 2 meter Ringo Ranger broken radial | Rethreaded rod | |
| Locate garage plans and adapt design to new objective | Plans from Ohio | |
| Install outdoor shower at new wall | Moen shower fixture and adapters for PVC connection, drain kit | |
| Sand, stain, varnish man gate | Makita sander | |
| Get both air conditioners repaired |
| Project | Need to Take | On Hand or Buy Locally |
| Make up feedline pigtail for ridgetop | ||
| Scrape, prime, and paint two sections of Rohn 25G for ridge tower | ||
| Open up mystery yagi and assemble, clean, test, then paint with camo paint and prep to carry in pieces to ridge top | ||
| Install tower on ridge top | New drill | Radials kit is on hand |
| Epoxy exposed hardware then spray on camo paint | Spray paint | |
| Slit road and install two 2" conduits | Conduits, fittings, sand, gravel + Ribert | |
| Install RG-218/U through conduit to PJ9JT tower vicinity and waterproof fittings | ||
| Install WB9Z hardline from PJ9JT to shack and weatherproof | ||
| Perform power loss test to tower site | Dummy load and wattmeter | |
| Select mast material and weatherproof it | ||
| Install yagi on tower and weatherproof all hardware and connections | ||
| Install an outlet on roof | Conduit, clamps, wire all on hand | |
| Get WA9S design suggestions for roof terrace finish off | ||
| Try installing new CL-33 driven element traps to test for improvement of 10 meter SSB problem | Traps | |
| Install one or two more U-bolts in US 15 mast plate and weatherproof. | Bolts from Home Depot are at QTH | |
| Test radials in area of new gate and wall parabola and repair where necessary | ||
| Complete painting of security bars - focus on West main door and laundry room | ||
| Test John PC with new power supply. If no go, put wireless card in Cindy PC and test. | Dell Optiplex | Wireless G card on hand in West bedroom |
| Continue replacement of the last six guy wire tails and assemblies | 2 - 4000 dead ends for WARC, 6 1/4" EHS, 150 ft 1/4 " EHS guy wire (W1MD), 6 - 6700 Philly dead ends | |
| Repair and reinstall 2 meter Ringo Ranger broken radial | Rethreaded rod | |
| Locate garage plans and adapt design to new objective | Plans from Ohio | |
| Install outdoor shower at new wall | Moen shower fixture and adapters for PVC connection | |
| Order one new bed for West bedroom | Beds | |
| Get new outside water meter installed | ||
| Make contact with key officials at Aqualectra to get noise fixed | Take powerful squirt rifle |
| Project | Need to Take | On Hand or Buy Locally |
| Make up feedline pigtail for ridgetop | ||
| Pay CY 2007 real estate taxes | Stmt | |
| Initiate renewal of residency document | Insurance proof | |
| Apply sealant to grout on new East porch | ||
| Build bench seat on roof terrace | ||
| Install sprinkler system for sunroom lawn | Complete new system | 1/2 inch pipe, 8 lengths 6 meters each |
| Install radial extensions with irrigation system | More # 14 Cu | |
| Try installing new CL-33 driven element traps to test for improvement of 10 meter SSB problem | Traps | |
| Test radials in area of new gate and wall parabola and repair where necessary | ||
| Complete painting of security bars - focus on West main door and laundry room | ||
| Have Herko scrape and paint Europe sections 10, 9, 8, 7, 6 | Paint, brushes, gloves | |
| Continue replacement of the last six guy wire tails and assemblies | 2 - 4000 dead ends for WARC, 6 1/4" EHS, 150 ft 1/4 " EHS guy wire (W1MD), 6 - 6700 Philly dead ends | |
| Repair and reinstall 2 meter Ringo Ranger broken radial | Rethreaded rod | |
| Locate garage plans and adapt design to new objective | Plans from Ohio | |
| Install outdoor shower at new wall | Moen shower fixture and adapters for PVC connection | |
| Order one new bed for West bedroom | Beds | |
| Clean and thin all vegetation along cliff top | ||
| Get new outside water meter installed | ||
| Make contact with key officials at Aqualectra to get noise fixed | Take powerful squirt rifle | |
| Varnish pavilion ceiling | Dropcloths | Varnish and brushes |
| Get license for John Laney, confirm PJ2X for Marko | Paperwork packets | |
| Update West bedroom box labels | ||
| Replace DE insulator on SA yagi and weatherproof | New Cush-Craft parts | |
| Replace Station # 1 Dow-Key coax switch | New rotary switches from Dayton | |
| Install new cartridge in outdoor shower valve | Cartridge | |
| Install stick on conduit for main room Internet cable | Male-male block | |
| Troubleshoot linear 2 amp keying | ||
| Project | Need to Take | On Hand or Buy Locally |
| Install hardline as much as connectors will permit on mountain | W8WTS splice kits, hardline connectors, plans | Cans of camouflage spray paint |
| Select two good 25G sections and clean and paint for ridge antenna | Mast material, hardware for sections | |
| Open and assemble tribander and test for ridge installation, then disassemble | Earth anchors, phillystran, clips, turnbuckles | |
| Install tower and beam on ridgetop | Type N AC power adapter connectors, preassembled coax pigtail | |
| Bring back DX Doubler manual | ||
| Initiate installation of coax switching panels, Station 1 relocation complete | Switch panel assemblies and connectors, coax, specialized hardware, plans | |
| Reinstall band switch in Titan II and test | Band switch (W0NB via Africa) | |
| Clean and lube sliding glass doors | ||
| Replace screen in east door opening and repair frame | ||
| Pay CY 2006 real estate taxes | Stmt | |
| Clean/paint east porch including ceiling | ||
| Initiate renewal of residency document | Insurance proof | |
| Apply sealant to grout on new East porch | ||
| Repaint low planters on back patio | ||
| Build bench seat on roof terrace | ||
| Hang artwork from St. John in East Sunroom | Art piece | |
| Order two sun lounges from Karnak | ||
| Shop for sofa for East porch | ||
| Install sprinkler system for sunroom lawn | Complete new system | 1/2 inch pipe, 8 lengths 6 meters each |
| Install radial extensions with irrigation system | More # 14 Cu | |
| Repaint inside of wall | Paint | |
| Repaint "PJ2T" lettering at wall and Howard names on mailbox |
| Try installing new CL-33 driven element traps to test for improvement of 10 meter SSB problem | Traps | |
| Test radials in area of new gate and wall parabola and repair where necessary | ||
| Install 220v service to Europe tower on overhead | THHN wire (#14) and conduit and work boxes and couplers | |
| Troubleshoot hum problem on Titan 425 and install new electrolytics if indicated | Set of 8 new HV electrolytics | |
| Continue painting of security bars - focus on West door and laundry room | ||
| Assess AC service capacity for A/C | Amprobe | |
| Repair or replace lawn mower | Carburetor | |
| Scrape and paint US/JA sections 2, 1 | Paint, brushes, gloves | |
| Scrape and paint Europe sections 5, 4, 3 | Paint, brushes, gloves | |
| Scrape and paint US/JA sections 8, 7 | Paint, brushes, gloves | |
| Scrape and paint Europe sections 2, 1 | Paint, brushes, gloves | |
| Finish epoxy and paint on entry gate | Paint, brushes, gloves | |
| Continue replacement of the last six guy wire tails and assemblies | 2 - 4000 dead ends for WARC, 6 1/4" EHS, 150 ft 1/4 " EHS guy wire (W1MD), 6 - 6700 Philly dead ends |
| Repair and reinstall 2 meter Ringo Ranger broken radial | Rethreaded rod | |
| Clean up concrete mix area | ||
| Connect pipe fittings and clamps for south facade drain | Fittings and clamps | |
| Locate garage plans and adapt design to new objective | Plans from Ohio | |
| Install outdoor shower at new wall | Moen shower fixture and adapters for PVC connection | |
| Order one or two new beds for West bedroom | Beds | |
| Rehab entire roof - anchor screws | Black tar roof
sealant Bucket of galvanized anchor screws Can of new coating for test use |
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| Repaint all blue trim | ||
| Fabricate plywood box cover for new gate opener | ||
| Do test install of AVG | ||
| Bring fist sized coral pieces for Liz | ||
| Paint the new roof drain piping | ||
| Modify roof downspout with 45 degree fittings and clamps | ||
| Replant palm tree box |
| Project | Need to Take | On Hand or Buy Locally |
| After CQWW CW contest, lower top 10 yagi and take down US/JA 15 and 20 yagis | ||
| Rebuild US/JA 20 yagi and reinstall all | ||
| Install sprinkler system for sunroom lawn | Complete new system | 1/2 inch pipe, 8 lengths 6 meters each |
| Install radial extensions with irrigation system | More # 14 Cu | |
| Repaint wall | Paint |
| Try installing new CL-33 driven element traps to test for improvement of 10 meter SSB problem | Traps | |
| Test radials in area of new gate and repair where necessary | ||
| Install 220v service to Europe tower on overhead | THHN wire (#14) and conduit and work boxes and couplers | |
| Troubleshoot hum problem on Titan 425 and install new electrolytics if indicated | Set of 8 new HV electrolytics | |
| Continue painting of security bars - focus on West door and laundry room | ||
| Assess AC service capacity for A/C | Amprobe | |
| Repair or replace lawn mower | ||
| Obtain new string trimmer | ||
| Scrape and paint US/JA sections 3, 5, 6 | Paint, brushes, gloves | |
| Scrape and paint US/JA sections 8, 7 | Paint, brushes, gloves | |
| Scrape and paint Europe sections 4, 3, 2 | Paint, brushes, gloves | |
| Sand entry gate and re-stain and re-paint | Sander, Benjamin Moore varnish | |
| Continue replacement of the last six guy wire tails and assemblies | 2 - 4000 dead ends for WARC, 6 1/4" EHS, 150 ft 1/4 " EHS guy wire (W1MD), 6 - 6700 Philly dead ends |
| Repair and reinstall 2 meter Ringo Ranger broken radial | Rethreaded rod | |
| Load new dishes into kitchen - dispose of old ones | Three sets new dishes | |
| Meet with Ribert about installing tile and finishing step closet, especially floor | Grates | Cement and sand, 2 |
| Clean up concrete mix area | ||
| Connect roof terrace drains to stop south facade dripping | Fittings and pipe | |
| Locate garage plans and adapt design to new objective | Plans from Ohio | |
| Install outdoor shower at new wall | Moen shower fixture and adapters for PVC connection | |
| Order one or two new beds for West bedroom | Beds | |
| Re-stow FT-1000 (4) in closet | FT-1000 (4) and case | |
| Rehab entire roof - anchor screws | Black tar roof
sealant Bucket of galvanized anchor screws |
| Project | Need to Take | On Hand or Buy Locally |
| After contest, lower top 10 yagi and take down US/JA 15 and 20 yagis | ||
| Rebuild US/JA 20 yagi | ||
| Install sprinkler system for sunroom lawn | Complete new system | 1/2 inch pipe, 8 lengths 6 meters each |
| Install radial extensions with irrigation system | More # 14 Cu | |
| Repaint wall | Paint |
| Try installing new CL-33 driven element traps to test for improvement of 10 meter SSB problem | Traps | |
| Apply for all PJ2T licenses for the year | Completed forms | |
| Harvest samples of hardline for W8WTS | ||
| Apply for John Laney PJ4A CQWW CW license | Completed forms (clipboard) | |
| Pick up lounges from Karnak | Cash | |
| Pay 2005 tax assessment | Form and cash | |
| Sniff out noise source | W8TK MFJ sniffer | |
| Weatherproof entry gate components | Epoxy primer and paint | |
| Test radials in area of new gate and repair where necessary | ||
| Install 220v service to wall | THHN wire (#14) and conduit and work boxes and couplers | |
| Troubleshoot hum problem on Titan 425 and install new electrolytics if indicated | Set of 8 new HV electrolytics | |
| Continue painting of security bars - focus on West door and laundry room | ||
| Install standard-wired CW keying cable sets | W8TK cables and adapters (4 sets) | |
| Continue replacement of the last six guy wire tails and assemblies | 2 - 4000 dead ends for WARC, 6 1/4" EHS, 150 ft 1/4 " EHS guy wire (W1MD), 6 - 6700 Philly dead ends | |
| Connectorize StackMatch boxes for quick swapout | Lightweight DC power wire | Jones plugs/sockets |
| Repair and reinstall 2 meter Ringo Ranger broken radial | Rethreaded rod | |
| Load new dishes into kitchen - dispose of old ones | Three sets new dishes | |
| Meet with Ribert about installing tile and finishing step closet, especially floor | Grates | Cement |
| Connect roof terrace drains to stop south facade dripping | Fittings and pipe | |
| Locate garage plans and adapt design to new objective | Plans from Ohio | |
| Install outdoor shower at new wall | Moen shower fixture and adapters for PVC connection | |
| Order one or two new beds for West bedroom | Beds | |
| Re-stow FT-1000 (4) in closet | FT-1000 (4) and case | |
| Rehab entire roof - anchor screws | Black tar roof
sealant Bucket of galvanized anchor screws |
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| Retrieve one surplus wireless router |
| Paint Europe tower, with coordination with Herko, down to 20 foot level. | Make arrangements to have cash to pay Herko; Gloves | Paint |
| Project | Need to Take | On Hand or Buy Locally |
| Before contest, lower top 10 yagi and take down US/JA 15 yagi | ||
| Rebuild US/JA 15 yagi | 10 element to plate DX Engineering saddles | |
| After contest, lower top 10 yagi and take down US/JA 20 yagi | ||
| Rebuild US/JA 20 yagi | ||
| Install new shower control in East bathroom | Control and kit | |
| Install sprinkler system for sunroom lawn | Complete new system | 1/2 inch pipe, 8 lengths |
| Test inflatable Queen bed and install in West bedroom closet | Bed | |
| Install radial extensions with irrigation system | More # 14 Cu | |
| Repaint wall | Paint | |
| Arrange with Ribert to prep coat the patio | Grates | |
| Pay TDS through September | ||
| Pay Zoom July - August | ||
| Pay for license for LY4F | Paperwork -- on clipboard | |
| Fully assess Heliax on back porch | ||
| Troubleshoot Internet switch and install replacement | New 3 Com switch |
| Try installing new CL-33 driven element traps to test for improvement of 10 meter SSB problem | Traps | |
| Troubleshoot hum problem on Titan 425 and install new electrolytics if indicated | Set of 8 new HV electrolytics | |
| Continue painting of security bars - focus on West door and laundry room | ||
| Continue replacement of the last six guy wire tails and assemblies | 2 - 4000 dead ends for WARC, 6 1/4" EHS, 150 ft 1/4 " EHS guy wire, 6 - 6700 Philly dead ends | |
| Connectorize StackMatch boxes for quick swapout | Jones plugs/sockets | |
| Repair and reinstall 2 meter Ringo Ranger broken radial | Rethreaded rod | |
| Load new dishes into kitchen - dispose of old ones | Three sets new dishes | |
| Stow four new Compaq power supplies in East closet | Four NW0L power supplies | |
| Meet with Ribert about installing tile and finishing step closet, especially floor | Cement | |
| Make contact with front gate opener contractor | Cribal Automatismos
N.V. Schonegevelstraat no. 72 869.2472 Mr. Ballentine 868.9816 July 8 |
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| Locate garage plans and adapt design to new objective | Plans from Ohio | |
| Install outdoor shower at new wall | Moen shower fixture and adapters for PVC connection | |
| Stamp books that are to remain on the island with new rubber stamp | Rubber stamp, custom | |
| Order Karnak furniture immediately on arrival | ||
| Order one or two new beds for West bedroom | Beds | |
| Install and test Titan II | Titan II RF deck | |
| Re-stow FT-1000 (4) in closet | FT-1000 (4) and case | |
| Rehab entire roof - anchor screws | Black tar roof
sealant Bucket of galvanized anchor screws |
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| Paint Europe tower, with coordination with Herko, down to 20 foot level. | Make arrangements to have cash to pay Herko; Gloves | Paint |
| Replace East bathroom shower control | Valve kit and all repair parts and fittings | |
| File CCC licenses | License copies | |
| Test new rechargeable batteries in solar lights | Green AA batteries | |
| Paint bad spots on US/JA tower, starting from top and working down -- save complete recoating for November | Paint | |
| Repair PJ2MI rotor | Repair kit and specialized adapter cable |
| Project | Need to Take | On Hand or Buy Locally |
| Install four new wheels on lawn mower | Wheels | |
| Install side mount for US/JA 20 yagi | Hardware kit | |
| Replace all wind truss hardware and weatherproof for US/JA tower | Kit - complete | |
| Install, test, and catalog repaired FT-1000MP brought by N1ZZ | N1ZZ: FT-1000MP (1) SN 8J330156 | |
| After contest, lower top 10 yagi and take down US/JA 15 yagi | ||
| Rebuild US/JA 15 yagi | ||
| After contest, lower top 10 yagi and take down US/JA 20 yagi | ||
| Rebuild US/JA 20 yagi | ||
| Make file for CCC member licenses | Copies of licenses | |
| Replace guy tail and weatherproof on guy wires as per master plan | Additional dead ends | |
| Update web site with new Radio Closet contents and boxes |
| Try installing new CL-33 driven element traps to test for improvement of 10 meter SSB problem | Traps | |
| Troubleshoot hum problem on Titan 425 and install new electrolytics if indicated | Set of 8 new HV electrolytics | |
| Remove picture window security bars and recoat | ||
| Connectorize StackMatch boxes for quick swapout | Jones plugs/sockets | |
| Install high 80 meter dipole in prototype | ||
| Repair and reinstall 2 meter Ringo Ranger broken radial | Rethreaded rod | |
| Install outdoor shower at new wall | Moen shower fixture and adapters for PVC connection | |
| Rehab entire roof - anchor screws | Black tar roof
sealant Bucket of galvanized anchor screws |
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| Bring planter dirt up to finish level | ||
| Prototype installation of lawn sprinkler system | All parts except tubing | |
| Install TV line to East room | Coax |
| Project | Need to Take | On Hand or Buy Locally |
| Install four new wheels on lawn mower | Wheels | |
| Research front end protectors or ICE filters | ||
| Install Tardis time server on all machines | ||
| Install side mount for US/JA 20 yagi | Hardware kit | |
| Rehab Europe 15 yagi | Rebuild and truss kits | |
| Replace all wind truss hardware and weatherproof for US/JA tower | Kit - complete | |
| Install new vertical overhead truss supports on US/JA 20 and 15 yagis | Rebuild and truss kits | |
| Scrape and paint 70 - 50 on Europe tower | Paint and brushes |
| Try installing new CL-33 driven element traps to test for improvement of 10 meter SSB problem | Traps | |
| Troubleshoot hum problem on Titan 425 and install new electrolytics if indicated | Set of 8 new HV electrolytics | |
| Test, catalog, then store new FT-1000 Mark V | FT-1000 (6) Mark V from W8TK | |
| Remove picture window security bars and recoat | ||
| Connectorize StackMatch boxes for quick swapout | Jones plugs/sockets | |
| Install high 80 meter dipole in prototype | ||
| Repair and reinstall 2 meter Ringo Ranger broken radial | Rethreaded rod | |
| Install outdoor shower at new wall | Moen shower fixture and adapters for PVC connection | |
| Finish paint on roof terrace and addition | Off white and brushes | |
| Hang Erickson painting in East Sunroom | Framed painting | |
| Rehab entire roof - anchor screws | Black tar roof
sealant Bucket of galvanized anchor screws |
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| Bring planter dirt up to finish level | ||
| Prototype installation of lawn sprinkler system | All parts except tubing | |
| Install telephone line to East room | Coax | |
| Install TV line to East room | Coax | |
| Rough install irrigation lines to new planters | Tubing, fittings | |
| Identify and reconnect all construction-related radials | ||
| Install new wireless router | Router | |
| Resnake sewer line | ||
| Troubleshoot PC17 | ||
| Repair wireless access in sunroom | ||
| Seal grout in sunroom | TilePro grout sealer |
| Project | Need to Take | On Hand or Buy Locally |
| Install four new wheels on lawn mower | Wheels | |
| Apply for PJ2T callsigns for 2006-2007 events | Application forms, cash | |
| Renew PJ2DX for another year | Application form | |
| Pay homeowner's insurance premium | E-mail, cash | |
| Pay CY 2003 real estate tax | Bill, cash | |
| Install side mounts for Europe 10, 15 yagis | Hardware kit | |
| Install side mount for US/JA 20 yagi | Hardware kit | |
| Take down Europe 10, 15 yagis | ||
| Rehab Europe 10, 15 yagis | ||
| Replace all wind truss hardware and weatherproof for Europe tower | ||
| Replace all wind truss hardware and weatherproof for US/JA tower | ||
| Replace bottom US/JA tower ocean guy tail and dead ends | ||
| Install new vertical overhead truss supports on US/JA 20 and 15 yagis | ||
| Replace deadend on WARC tower, ocean end | ||
| Scrape and paint top 50 feet of Europe tower | ||
| Test TB-3 on Europe tower for loosenability | ||
| Add missing cover plates in East sunroom | ||
| Try installing new CL-33 driven element traps to test for improvement of 10 meter SSB problem | Traps | |
| Troubleshoot hum problem on Titan 425 and install new electrolytics if indicated | Set of 8 new HV electrolytics | |
| Test, catalog, then store new FT-1000 Mark V | FT-1000 Mark V from W8TK | |
| Continue recoating of East security bars | ||
| Remove picture window security bars and recoat | ||
| Connectorize StackMatch boxes for quick swapout | Jones plugs/sockets | |
| Install high 80 meter dipole in prototype | ||
| Repair and reinstall 2 meter Ringo Ranger broken radial | Rethreaded rod | |
| Install outdoor shower at new wall | Moen shower fixture and adapters for PVC connection | |
| Rehab entire roof - anchor screws | Bucket of galvanized anchor screws | Black tar roof sealant |
| Bring planter dirt up to finish level | ||
| Prototype installation of lawn sprinkler system | All parts except tubing | |
| Install telephone line to East room | Coax | |
| Install TV line to East room | Coax | |
| Rough install irrigation lines to new planters | Tubing, fittings | |
| Install new wireless router | Linksys router | |
| Install new phone in East Sunroom | GE phone | |
| Resnake sewer line | Snake bits | |
| Pour floor in step closet | ||
| Troubleshoot PC17 | ||
| Fix wireless access in sunroom | Replacement wireless card | |
| Identify and reconnect all construction-related radials |
| Project | Need to Take | On Hand or Buy Locally |
| Install four new wheels on lawn mower | ||
| Try installing new CL-33 driven element traps to test for improvement of 10 meter SSB problem | Traps | |
| Troubleshoot hum problem on Titan 425 and install new electrolytics if indicated | Set of 8 new HV electrolytics | |
| Test, catalog, then store new FT-1000 Mark V | FT-1000 Mark V from W8TK | |
| Store power transformer for Titan III | Power transformer for Titan III | |
| Continue recoating of East security bars | ||
| Remove picture window security bars and recoat | ||
| Connectorize StackMatch boxes for quick swapout | Jones plugs/sockets | |
| Install new boom-to-mast clamp on Europe 10 yagi | New clamp and new hardware | |
| Perform full inspection of all three towers | ||
| Make complete list of hardware and parts needed for takedown and rehab cycle on yagis | ||
| Install high 80 meter dipole in prototype | ||
| Repaint US/JA tower as necessary | Two component paint and brushes | |
| Repair and reinstall 2 meter Ringo Ranger broken radial | Rethreaded rod | |
| Connect East room water lines to sources at utility room | New soldering torch. | Copper and PVC fittings all available on island. |
| Install outdoor shower at new wall | Moen shower fixture and adapters for PVC connection | |
| Coat all new concrete with sealer | Benjamin Moore sealer | |
| Apply all exterior paint | 5 gallon buckets of Comotex (Off White) | |
| Install flooring in East room | Marble tile | |
| Install two ceiling fans and lights | #14 stranded THHN | Fans and conduit and work boxes, switches, cover plate |
| Rehab entire roof - anchor screws | Bucket of galvanized anchor screws | Black tar roof sealant |
| Install light lenses on five wall lights | Correct hex head screws | |
| Bring planter dirt up to finish level | ||
| Coat all new exterior boxes and fixtures with epoxy paint | Epoxy | |
| Prototype installation of lawn sprinkler system | All parts except tubing | |
| Install step-down transformer at East room entry panel | Transformer: Goisco | |
| Install telephone line to East room | Coax | |
| Install TV line to East room | Coax | |
| Rough install irrigation lines to new planters | Tubing, fittings | |
| Finish downspout installation in planter bed | 3 inch PVC tubing and fittings | |
| Identify and reconnect all construction-related radials |
| Project | Need to Take | On Hand or Buy Locally |
| Install new power supplies into bad Compaq desktop systems | Six new power supplies | |
| Assess the problems with any remaining bad computers | ||
| Install four new wheels on lawn mower | ||
| Try installing new CL-33 driven element traps to test for improvement of 10 meter SSB problem | Traps | |
| Troubleshoot hum problem on Titan 425 and install new electrolytics if indicated | Set of 8 new HV electrolytics | |
| Continue recoating of East security bars | ||
| Apply for license for WA4PGM | Paperwork | |
| Remove picture window security bars and recoat | ||
| Bury more 160 radials | ||
| Deliver HT to PJ2JW | HT | |
| Make temporary 160 radials at north end of yard permanent | ||
| Connectorize StackMatch boxes for quick swapout | Jones plugs/sockets | |
| Install new boom-to-mast clamp on Europe 10 yagi | New clamp and new hardware | |
| Store backup board and parts for Moose MPI-50 security unit | ||
| Perform full inspection of all three towers | ||
| Make complete list of hardware and parts needed for takedown and rehab cycle on yagis | ||
| Install high 80 meter dipole in prototype | ||
| Initiate construction of sunroom | Blueprints | |
| Repaint US/JA tower as necessary | Two component paint and brushes | |
| Install 80 meter ocean wire vertical in prototype | ||
| Repaint West bedroom with semi-gloss paint | ||
| Make TV cabling permanent to three rooms and pavilion | ||
| Attempt repair of Astron RS-50 | W8TK expert repair kit | |
| Repair and reinstall 2 meter Ringo Ranger broken radial | Rethreaded rod | |
| Assess relay problem with Alpha linear | ||
| Upgrade WL to 10.57 | ||
| Replace 40 yagi rotor | ||
| Replace fans in 3Com switch | Fans |
| Project | Need to Take | On Hand or Buy Locally |
| Install entrance panel for pennant antennas | Panel, DC power wire, hardware | |
| Complete assembly of StackMatch specialized expert test kit, then troubleshoot bad StackMatch | StackMatches (2), control panel, test cable, dummy loads, documentation | |
| Install all software on PC9 and PC10 and store | PC9 and PC10 | |
| Perform power supply swap test of bad Compaq desktop systems | ||
| Install four new wheels on lawn mower | Wheels | |
| Troubleshoot CL-33 and install new driven element traps if indicated | Traps | |
| Paint Europe tower from 30 foot point up | Sandpaper - 3M "Sandblaster" | Epoxy paint |
| Install and test Titan I RF deck | Titan I and documentation | |
| Continue recoating of East security bars | ||
| Remove picture window security bars and recoat | ||
| Bury more 160 radials | ||
| Seal the rest of the plywood in shelter roof | Varnish | |
| Connectorize StackMatch boxes for quick swapout | Jones plugs/sockets | |
| Install updated Norton Antivirus | New product CD | |
| Install new boom-to-mast clamp on US/JA 20 yagi | New clamp from
W8AV New hardware |
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| Install new knob on Centaur band switch and give to VERONA | New knob | |
| Store backup board and parts for Moose MPI-50 security unit | ||
| Make satellite TV operational | ||
| Transport and place FT-1000 # 2 into service | FT-1000 # 2 | |
| Paint soffit undersides | Brilliant white paint | |
| Replace rotor cable to WARC | Belden 8 conductor cable - 250 feet | |
| Repair and reinstall 2 meter Ringo Ranger broken radial | Rethreaded rod | |
| Project | Need to Take | On Hand or Buy Locally |
| Troubleshoot "A" port on # 3 FT-1000MP | Pencil iron and solder sucker - follow W6XA advice | |
| Paint Europe tower from 30 foot point up | Sandpaper - 3M "Sandblaster" | Epoxy paint |
| Repair 30 meter inv vee | Wire and rope | |
| Install entire RX antenna switching system | RAS 8 x 2, four splitters, all needed cables, connectors, adapters, documentation, schematics | |
| Install and test Titan I RF deck | Titan I | |
| Continue recoating of East security bars | ||
| Remove picture window security bars and recoat | ||
| Bury more 160 radials | ||
| Seal the rest of the plywood in shelter roof | Varnish | |
| Connectorize StackMatch boxes for quick swapout | Jones plugs/sockets | |
| Install two additional roofing filters | Filters | |
| Perform total functionality test of all four stations and computers | ||
| Install updated Writelog version | PJ2T Standard CD | |
| Install updated Norton Antivirus | New product CD | |
| Install new boom-to-mast clamp on US/JA 20 yagi | New clamp from
W8AV New hardware |
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| Store new FT-1000 HPF board in radio closet | HPF board | |
| Store two 4CX1600B tubes | 4CX1600B tubes | |
| Get coax switch to PJ2GT | Daiwa switch | |
| Replace locking chain for glass top table with combination chain | New chain | |
| Install and test WinKeys | Four WinKeys, interface cables | |
| Store new wheels, carburetor kit, and start cord for MTD mower | Parts on order | |
| Install new knob on Centaur band switch and give to VERONA | New knob | |
| Store backup board and parts for Moose MPI-50 security unit | ||
| Replace CB male--male PL-259 adapters at Station # 3 with Amphenol adapters | Two Amphenol adapters | |
| Hang new contest plaques | Two plaques | |
| Make satellite TV operational | ||
| Renew homeowner's insurance | 100170897, 100170896, 100170895 | |
| Apply for seven callsign permissions | Paperwork filled out | |
| Repair dead telephone line | ||
| Transport and place FT-1000 # 2 into service | FT-1000 # 2 | |
| Assess condition of all outside station components and generate prioritized work list | ||
| Paint soffit undersides | Brilliant white paint | |
| Replace rotor cable to WARC | Belden 8 conductor cable - 250 feet | |
| Repair and reinstall 2 meter Ringo Ranger broken radial | Rethreaded rod | |
| Buy and install light fixture over sink | Locally available light fixture |
| Project | Need to Take | On Hand or Buy Locally |
| Repair failed tiles in West bathroom shower | Grout and mastic | Additional tiles from SWBR |
| Troubleshoot "A" port on # 3 FT-1000MP | ||
| Remove coax tapes on US tower, entire tower, paint, and reattach and weatherproof | Scotch 33 | |
| Paint US 20 boom truss vertical L-channels. | ||
| Scrape and paint US/JA tower | Wire brush, brushes | Epoxy paint |
| Continue recoating of East security bars | ||
| Apply for special callsign for seven contests | Cash NAfl 770 and all application paperwork | |
| Renew PJ2DX local callsign | Application paperwork | |
| Paint soffit undersides | Brilliant white paint | |
| Shoot more photos for PJ2DX QSL | ||
| Replace rotor cable to WARC | Belden 8 conductor cable - 250 feet | |
| Repair and reinstall 2 meter Ringo Ranger broken radial | Rethreaded rod | |
| Bury more 160 radials | ||
| Begin installation of PJ2 PacketCluster | ||
| Connectorize StackMatch boxes for quick swapout | Jones plugs/sockets | |
| Seal the rest of the plywood in shelter roof | Varnish | |
| Install TBS cable and distribution amp permanently | ||
| Fix clearance problem on wall man-gate | ||
| Replace coax to 160 Inv L | Coax | |
| Plant citrus trees in back yard | ||
| Install post lights on pillars at street | Bulkhead light fixtures | Small fluorescent bulbs |
| Buy and install light fixture over sink | Locally available light fixture |
| Project | Need to Take | On Hand or Buy Locally |
| Repair last 16 failed tiles in west bathroom shower | Grout | Additional tiles from SWBR |
| Replace stucco plaster on house corners damaged by construction | ||
| Install post lights on pillars at street | Bulkhead light fixtures | Small fluorescent bulbs |
| Buy and install light fixture over sink | Locally available light fixture |
| Install and test M/2 interlock system | Entire system | |
| Repair Europe Beverage | ||
| Troubleshoot "A" port on # 3 FT-1000MP | ||
| Permanently install coax stubs and document | ||
| Final install of WL audio lines, boxes, and connector adapters | ||
| Make, test, and label subreceiver pigtails for headphones | ||
| Repair 160 Inv L high SWR problem | ||
| Install and test new shielded audio cables for SSB | Rebuilt cables |
| Replace and weatherproof rusted wire clips on US 20 boom lateral braces |
1/8 inch wire clips, galvanized | Duct seal |
| Replace and weatherize rusted clips on all 8 boom truss attachments in the air. |
1/8 inch wire clips, galvanized | Duct seal |
| Replace tie wraps on TA-33 balun |
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| Remove coax tapes on US tower, entire tower, paint, and reattach and
weatherproof |
Scotch 33 | |
| Paint US 20 boom truss vertical L-channels. |
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| Duct seal all wire clips on 15 US yagi boom laterals |
Duct seal | |
| Install new ceiling fans in both bathrooms | Fans | |
| Install tree lighting system | All components and bulbs from Home Depot, flexible conduit and fittings | |
| Shoot more photos for PJ2DX QSL | ||
| Troubleshoot WARC rotor to isolate source of jittery direction indication during rotation | ||
| Repair and reinstall 2 meter Ringo Ranger broken radial | Rethreaded rod | |
| Bury more 160 radials | ||
| Begin installation of PJ2 PacketCluster | ||
| Connectorize StackMatch boxes for quick swapout | Jones plugs/sockets |
| Seal the rest of the plywood in shelter roof | Varnish | |
| Replace mirror in east bedroom | Metric tape measure |
| Project | Need to Take | On Hand or Buy Locally |
| Repair last 16 failed tiles in west bathroom shower | Grout | Additional tiles from SWBR |
| Install new blinds in main room | Paperwork from Ackerman to get blinds installed | |
| Install 1 x 6s on rafter tips in pavilion | Galvanized nails | Lumber is on hand |
| Obtain Norton AV rebate documents | ||
| Replace stucco plaster on house corners damaged by construction | ||
| Install post lights on pillars at street | Bulkhead light fixtures | Small fluorescent bulbs |
| Buy and install light fixture over sink | Locally available light fixture |
| Install W3NQN automatic filter system at Station # 1 | Shelf brackets | Filters and controller are on hand |
| Completely clean and reorganize radio closet | Plastic organizer boxes | |
| Move W3NQN manual system to Station # 3 | 60 ft 8 conductor shielded DC wire | |
| Install and test M/2 interlock system | Entire system | |
| Install and test new shielded audio cables for SSB | Rebuilt cables | |
| Install Writelog update on all computers | PJ2T Master CD (2 copies) | |
| Update .DAT and .CTY files on all machines. | PJ2T Master CD (2 copies) | |
| Confirm Fatum insurance renewal and pick up papers. | ||
| Recable 20 meter array to be available at Stations 2 and 3. | ||
| Replace fill valve and wall valve on East toilet. | Threaded valve and Fluidmaster kit | |
| Troubleshoot SWR problem on 80 Europe loop | ||
| Retune 160 Inverted L, which has drifted in frequency | ||
| Continue painting on Europe tower, especially top section | Two component paint | |
| Continue painting on US/JA tower, especially top section | Two component paint | |
| Replace rusted Europe mast safety U bolt with an aluminum
one |
Aluminum U bolt, 2 inch | |
| Replace rusted hardware on 160 vee PVC support at top of Europe
tower |
Huge 3 inch U-bolts | |
| Repair failed 80 meter Europe reflector | ||
| Replace and weatherproof rusted wire clips on US 20 boom lateral braces |
1/8 inch wire clips, galvanized | Duct seal |
| Same on Eur 20 truss wires. |
1/8 inch wire clips, galvanized | Duct seal |
| Replace and weatherize rusted clips on all 8 boom truss attachments in the air. |
1/8 inch wire clips, galvanized | Duct seal |
| Replace tie wraps on TA-33 balun |
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| Remove coax tapes on US tower, entire tower, paint, and reattach and
weatherproof |
Scotch 33 | |
| Paint US 20 boom truss vertical L-channels. |
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| Duct seal all wire clips on 15 US yagi boom laterals |
Duct seal | |
| Install additional solar landscaping lights | Light fixtures (2) | |
| Install new ceiling fans in both bathrooms | Fans | |
| Install new table fans for all stations | Fans (5) | |
| Install tree lighting system | All components and bulbs from Home Depot, flexible conduit and fittings | |
| Replace four center insulators on Cush Craft 10 meter yagis | Lexan rods | |
| Clean and weatherproof all exposed hardware on US/JA 10 meter yagis | Duct seal, Scotch 33 | |
| Reinstall 10 stack with new stacking cables at wider spacing | Coax cables are on hand on th e island | |
| Troubleshoot and repair automatic band switching at Station #1 Top Ten box | ||
| Shoot more photos for PJ2DX QSL | ||
| Troubleshoot WARC rotor to isolate source of jittery direction indication during rotation | ||
| Repair and reinstall 2 meter Ringo Ranger broken radial | Rethreaded rod | |
| Bury more 160 radials | ||
| Begin installation of PJ2 PacketCluster | ||
| Inspect Europe Beverage, entire length | ||
| Connectorize StackMatch boxes for quick swapout | Jones plugs/sockets |
| Update Norton Antivirus definitions on all machines | New Norton AV software | |
| Seal the rest of the plywood in shelter roof | Varnish | |
| Replace mirror in east bedroom | Metric tape measure | |
| Install all new boom truss assembly on Europe 20 yagi | Prefabbed assemblies |
| Project | Need to Take | On Hand or Buy Locally |
| Repair failed sink wall tile in west bathroom | Tile mastic, tile cutter, grout | |
| Install new blinds in main room | Blinds | |
| Verify Karnak as source of patio furniture and make a purchase | Karnak furniture | |
| Install 1 x 6s on rafter tips in pavilion | Lumber is on hand | |
| Install new drapes in West bedroom | Drapes, rods, hook/loops | |
| Install hammock support hardware in pavilion | Chains, threaded link, concrete anchors | |
| Install video cameras on both porches | Cameras and C batteries | |
| Seal pavilion posts and beams | Brushes | Concrete sealer |
| Cement tops of pavilion rail balustrade posts | Concrete and sand | |
| Seal rail and posts | Concrete sealer | |
| Paint all new concrete off white | Paint - Comotex | |
| Install post lights | Bulkhead light fixtures | Small fluorescent bulbs |
| Buy and install light fixture over sink | Locally available light fixture | |
| Install W3NQN automatic filter system at Station # 1 | Shelf brackets | Filters and controller are on hand |
| Move W3NQN manual system to Station # 3 | 60 ft 8 conductor shielded DC wire | |
| Install tree lighting system | All components and bulbs from Home Depot, flexible conduit and fittings | |
| Transport and test Arizona Alpha 76 linear, then put in storage | Alpha 76 bought from N7BG | |
| Replace four center insulators on Cush Craft 10 meter yagis | Lexan rods | |
| Shoot more photos for PJ2DX QSL | ||
| Troubleshoot WARC rotor to isolate source of jittery direction indication during rotation | ||
| Repair and reinstall 2 meter Ringo Ranger broken radial | Threaded rod | |
| Bury more 160 radials | ||
| Begin installation of PJ2 PacketCluster | ||
| Connectorize StackMatch boxes for quick swapout | Jones plugs/sockets | |
| Update Norton Antivirus definitions on all machines | CD | |
| Revarnish gates | Polyurethane varnish | |
| Seal plywood in shelter roof | ||
| Seal and paint new concrete in shelter | ||
| Install drapes and rod in West bedroom | Drapes, rods | |
| Replace mirror in east bedroom | ||
| Inspect Europe yagi, full length |
| Project | Need to Take | On Hand or Buy Locally |
| Shoot more photos for PJ2DX QSL | ||
| Shoot updated calendar photos of the stations and from the towers | ||
| Reinstall Europe Beverage feedline with conduit, hidden | Conduit | |
| Troubleshoot WARC rotor to isolate source of jittery direction indication during rotation | ||
| Electrical installation in ocean shelter | Many electrical components | |
| Repair and reinstall 2 meter Ringo Ranger broken radial | Threaded rod | |
| Inspect, clean, lubricate, and coat guy anchors, equalizer plates, and turnbuckles where needed | ||
| Get a printer functioning | W0CG Canon BCJ-4200 and ink and software | |
| Bury more 160 radials | ||
| Begin installation of PJ2 PacketCluster | ||
| Connectorize StackMatch boxes for quick swapout | Jones plugs/sockets | |
| Update Norton Antivirus definitions on all machines | ||
| Seal plywood in shelter roof | ||
| Seal and paint new concrete in shelter | ||
| Lubricate and re-label all locks | ||
| Continue scraping east porch security bars | ||
| Repair mirror in east bedroom | ||
| Replace shower head in east bathroom | ||
| Inspect Europe yagi, full length | ||
| Splint the bad leg on the WARC tower and clean up the oxidation problems at the rotor plate |
| Project | Need to Take | On Hand or Buy Locally |
| Tune parasitic elements on 80 loop for CW and install tuning stubs | Roll of # 14 blue solid Cu | MFJ analyzer, knife switches |
| Swap in a new rotor on the WARC tower | Rotor donated in Columbus -- rehabbed by CATS | |
| Add a quick-disconnect pigtail for the WARC tower rotor | Male and female quick disconnects from CATS | |
| Add switch to get both Bevs to Station # 3 | MFJ switch, coax adapters, coax. | |
| Mark presets for LK-800 | ||
| Attempt to replace potentiometer in old WARC rotor -- if unsuccessful, return it to the States | Potentiometer from K8ND is at QTH | |
| Stash cks and a backup credit card in a safety deposit box | ||
| Shoot more photos for PJ2DX QSL | ||
| Shoot updated photos of the stations and from the towers | ||
| Put CCC Rotor 4 in storage | Rehabbed repaired rotor from CATS | |
| Repair and reinstall 2 meter Ringo Ranger broken radial | Threaded rod | |
| Inspect, clean, lubricate, and coat guy anchors, equalizer plates, and turnbuckles where needed | ||
| Label all six rotors | ||
| Get a printer functioning | W0CG Canon BCJ-4200 and ink and software | |
| Scrape, prime, and coat two sections on US/JA tower and one on Eur tower |
Brushes |
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| Bury more 160 radials | ||
| Begin installation of PJ2 PacketCluster | ||
| Connectorize StackMatch boxes for quick swapout | Jones plugs/sockets | |
| Update Norton Antivirus definitions on all machines | ||
| Install automatic switching panel and filters at Station #2 | Filter panel assembly and filters | |
| Finish design of patio project | Drawings and photos |
| Project | Need to Take | On Hand or Buy Locally |
| Retune the 80 Europe delta loop beam for 3750 and remove the tuning stubs at the bottom and replace with poly at the corners | W8AV poly twinlead | MFJ analyzer |
| Make a second set of poly tuning stubs for the 80 delta loop to make a quick change to 3530. | Knife switches and stainless hardware | |
| Swap in a new rotor on the WARC tower | Rotor donated in Columbus -- rehabbed by CATS | |
| Add a quick-disconnect pigtail for the WARC tower rotor | Male and female quick disconnects from CATS | |
| Replace bad tiewraps with tape on all overhead messengers | Scotch 33 | |
| Put labels on Alpha 78 | Preprinted labels | |
| Attempt to replace potentiometer in old WARC rotor -- if unsuccessful, return it to the States | Potentiometer from K8ND is at QTH | |
| Shoot photos for PJ2DX QSL | ||
| Shoot updated photos of the stations and from the towers | ||
| Hang recent article displays, framed and matted (CQ and QST) | Frame and mat reductions | |
| Put the new T2X rotor in storage | Rehabbed repaired rotor from W9JUV | |
| Install three rotor boxes with brake delay mods | Three rotor boxes from N8NR; preprinted labels | |
| Bring back three rotor boxes for N8NR replacements | ||
| Move 2 meter radio to Station # 4 | 9913 class coax - 60 ft | |
| Repair and reinstall 2 meter Ringo Ranger, fully weatherproofed | Parts from W8TK Ringo | |
| Label coax stub kit and pre-connect all needed coax tees and adapters | Female tees and male-male adapters (6); labels, preprinted | Clear tape |
| Inspect Europe Beverage and repair any damage | ||
| Replace threaded toilet shutoff valve in East bathroom (It's leaking) | Replacement valve and washer set | |
| Inspect, clean, lubricate, and coat guy anchors, equalizer plates, and turnbuckles where needed | ||
| Stock backup tubes for Titan II and LK-800 in radio closet | GU-91B, 3CX800A7 | |
| Corrosion-proof salt-exposed guy anchor parts with duct seal and tape | Duct seal, Scotch 33 | ScotchKote |
| Label all six rotors | ||
| Re-label rotor boxes | ||
| Get a printer functioning | W0CG Canon BCJ-4200 and ink and software | |
| Scrape, prime, and coat four sections on US/JA tower | Take about six brushes | Need more primer and epoxy paint
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| Bury more 160 radials | ||
| Update Writelog to current version on all machines. | New PJ2T standard software disk | |
| Update Norton Antivirus definitions on all machines | ||
| Install new RigRunners and DC plugs | RigRunners from N1ZZ | |
| Attempt to clear problem of 80 meters knocking off the phone diapup | ||
| Install new 3CX1200A7 in the AL-1200, but leave the amp in the closet | 3CX1200A7 tube | |
| Connect and exercise RigBlaster Pro on RTTY | MMTTY documentation | |
| Install automatic switching panel and filters at Station #2 | Filter panel assembly and filters |
| Project | Need to Take | On Hand or Buy Locally |
| Replace screen door piping and screens on west main door and east bedroom door | Piping | |
| Swap in a new rotor on the US/JA tower - repaint with epoxy | Rotor on hand | |
| Replace pot in US/JA rotor and test | Potentiometer from K8ND | |
| Diagnose direction-indication problem in WARC rotor. | Potentiometer from K8ND | |
| Install three rotor boxes with brake delay mods | Three rotor boxes from N8NR | |
| Bring back three rotor boxes for N8NR replacements | ||
| Re-label rotor boxes | ||
| Get a printer functioning | W0CG Canon BCJ-4200 and ink and software | |
| Test FT-1000MP #4 and store it in backup closet | FT-1000MP #4 | |
| Scrape and prime east security bars with epoxy paint | ||
| Repair broken cantilever rope on Europe 80 meter loop beam | Phillystran and hardware to attach loops at top | |
| Place new 3CX800A7 and new GU-91 in radio closet storage | Tubes | |
| Install automatic switching panel and filters at Station #2 | ||
| Move 2 meter radio to Station # 4 | 9913 class coax - 40 ft | |
| Label coax stub kit and pre-connect all needed coax tees and adapters | Female tees and male-male adapters (6); labels, preprinted | Clear tape |
| Bury additional radials for 160 Inv L | ||
| Pay property taxes | Statement and adequate cash | |
| Join CCC members into VERONA | List and cash | |
| Re-install FT-1000 Field at Station #2 | FT-1000 Field | |
| Install new light fixture over sink below cabinets | Need one 50HZ light fixture | Surface stick ducting is still on island; 50 Hz ballast is on hand at house. |
| Test Compaq desktop (PC 14) and then put it in backup storage | Compaq Desktop #3 | |
| Inspect Europe Beverage and repair any damage | ||
| Inspect, clean, lubricate, and coat guy anchors, equalizer plates, and turnbuckles where needed |
| Project | Need to Take | On Hand or Buy Locally |
| Bury feedline (RG-213) from Europe Beverage road-crossing point to station | 300 ft BuryFlex RG-213 | |
| Continue painting the Europe tower | Primer and paint are on hand at QTH | |
| Install Beverage switching arrangement in QTH | One more two position coax switch | Use existing lightweight coax |
| Move 2 meter radio to Station # 4 | 9913 class coax - 40 ft | |
| Label coax stub kit and install all needed coax tees and adapters | Female tees and male-male adapters (6); labels, preprinted | Clear tape |
| Bury additional radials for 160 Inv L | ||
| Research property taxes | Deed, copy of purchase closing invoice, contact information on Smeets Patricia van Rooyen | |
| Install inline filter at telephone entry point and try to isolate source of 80 and 170 interference | N8BJQ K-Com filter and tech note | |
| Install new light fixture over sink below cabinets | Need one 50HZ light fixture | Surface stick ducting is still on island; 50 Hz ballast is on hand at house. |
| Rearrange computers per NW0L recommendations | Printed copy of his E-mail | |
| Install better general room lighting over dinner table | 4 foot track, connector, splice piece, switch box, wall-mount moulding. | Fixtures and bulbs are on hand in west closet |
| Change .INI files for Writelog and store copies on web site and on server for PJ2T Standard CD | ||
| File application with BT for IARU and drop off cy of residence permit application verification | KPMG paper | |
| Get M&C checking privileges |
| Project | Need to Take | On Hand or Buy Locally |
| Permanentize isolated US/JA Beverage and bury coax | Direct burial RG-213 -- 250 feet | |
| Fix software problem (Norton) on Ethernet | ||
| Move 2 meter radio to Station # 4 | 9913 class coax - 40 ft | |
| Label coax stub kit and install all needed coax tees and adapters | Female tees and male-male adapters (6); labels, preprinted | Clear tape |
| Bury additional radials for 160 Inv L | ||
| Lay out designs for patios and porches | ||
| Visit Pearl N.V. to finalize insurance application | ||
| Pay property taxes | ||
| Install new light fixtures over sink below cabinets | Need two light fixtures | Surface stick ducting is still on island; 50 Hz ballast is on hand at house. |
| Install better general room lighting over dinner table | Study and design while on site – not sure how to do this | |
| Complete Europe Beverage | 1000 ft #14 insulated wire and Beverage transformers; heavy boots | All parts on hand on Curacao |
| Get M&C checking privileges |
| Project | Need to Take | On Hand or Buy Locally |
| Replace Ethernet cables with shielded cable and route away from coax and RF sources | Shielded cables, various lengths | |
| Install ferrites on new cables and validate connectivity of all machines on network | ||
| Install new CD ROM in Compaq PC and test | 0.5 inch form factor CD ROM drive, Compaq (bought by NW0L) | |
| Move 2 meter radio to Station # 4 | 9913 class coax - 40 ft | |
| Finish painting of US/JA tower | Wire brushes | |
| Begin priming of Europe tower | Primer for epoxy on galvanizing | |
| Install new Ethernet hub and test | Ethernet switch (NW0L will ship) | |
| Label coax stub kit and install all needed coax tees and adapters | Female tees and male-male adapters (6); labels, preprinted | Clear tape |
| Bury additional radials for 160 Inv L | ||
| Paint CCC logo on entry wall | Amy's stencil and paint kit | |
| Clean/plant across front of wall | ||
| Deliver 160 meter traps to PJ2MI | Traps from Tennessee | |
| Lay out designs for patios and porches | ||
| Move rotor and stack boxes between Stations #1 and #2 and make them pluggable | Jones plugs and sockets and aluminum panel to mount on wall; standoffs and lag shields | Rotor cable |
| Visit Pearl N.V. to finalize insurance application | ||
| Pay property taxes | ||
| Install new light fixtures over sink below cabinets | Need two light fixtures | Surface stick ducting is still on island; 50 Hz ballast is on hand at house. |
| Install better general room lighting over dinner table | Study and design while on site – not sure how to do this | |
| Put new plywood in bottom of love seat, or tack down what is there now | ||
| Complete Europe Beverage | All parts on hand on Curacao | |
| Install outdoor shower | All parts on hand | |
| Recable to make M/2 easier at Station # 2 | Design needed, and possibly one or two switches | |
| Assist Brett on Verona PacketCluster system | ||
| Initiate residence permit process | ||
| Get M&C checking privileges | ||
| Get "replace with spare part" numbers for all Compaq components. | ||
| Buy CCC bicycle and secure it | Security chain |
| Project | Need to Take | On Hand or Buy Locally |
| Raise top US/JA 15 meter monobander | MFJ-259B | |
| Repair Titan II | Parts as specified by W4PA | |
| Repair LK-800 | Take 12 V and 24 V relays to wire around QSK board | |
| Make duplicate copies of manuals: Titan II, Centaur, Alpha 86, Alpha 87 | ||
| Install Piexx board in W8TK TS-940 | Board (on hand at W0CG) | |
| Bring home RCS-4 for KU8E | ||
| Re-route Ethernet cables out of coax bundles and add ferrites | ||
| Replace toilet in West bathroom | Wax rings | |
| Set up Writelog keying at all stations (Station #1 may require special cabling) | Cabling diagrams and designs for Station #1 and software notes for Writelog.ini | |
| Research how to install W5XT multikeyer | Cable designs and installation notes | |
| Install and debug Writelog networking | Notes from testing at W0CG -- on PJ2T standard CD | |
| Locate source of telephone interference and minimize it | ||
| Remove 160 inv vee -- store it on west bedroom shelf | ||
| Paint rest of US/JA tower and hit upwind spots on Eur tower | Paint can caddy, more mitts, brush caddy (fabricate this), gloves | |
| Deliver cable and book and Caltrate to PJ2MI | 70 ft 9913 and connector on one end only | |
| Re-install 160 meter Inv L to top of Europe tower | Radials and hardware. | |
| Assess KN7Y yagi as a possible bottom 15 yagi and bring back dimensions to support modeling | ||
| Attempt to configure station for M/M | Extensive list -- coordinated with team by E-mail | |
| Arrange to have blocks welded on the security gates | Contact Kenneth Ferbius | |
| Visit Pearl N.V. to finalize insurance application | ||
| Get a resolution on the TV and Internet problem | ||
| Pay property taxes | ||
| Install new light fixtures over sink below cabinets | Need two light fixtures | Surface stick ducting is still on island; 50 Hz ballast is on hand at house. |
| Install better general room lighting over dinner table | Study and design while on site – not sure how to do this | |
| Finalize ground system wiring for US/JA beverage | Parts all on hand | |
| Install W9XT card in computer at main station and get it talking to WriteLog | N8BJQ project | |
| Repair logikeyer and put it in service at Station # 4 | ||
| Put in new LPT1 extender for Top Ten box and test it | Cable and gender changer needed | |
| Try RTTY program at Station # 1 and see if I can copy RTTY and PSK31 | ||
| Test packet system on 2 meter FM | ||
| Ground 2 meter FM radio and move away from AL-1200 | ||
| Install rapid tune mechanism for 80 loop | Need one more knife switch | |
| Put new plywood in bottom of love seat, or tack down what is there now | ||
| Modify filter panel for "through" while off | Relays on hand | |
| Connect filter panel so it can slave to the Top Ten box band changes | Improvise with what is on hand – make the tracking function switchable in or out | |
| Install outdoor shower | Shower, pre-made fittings, more Cu tubing, two valves. | |
| Install the HF-2V as well as feedline to it | All on hand | |
| Install DSP on Station # 1 radio. | Fabricate cables while on island. |
| Project | Need to Take | On Hand or Buy Locally |
| Diagnose and correct as much of the TVI and RFI problems as possible | K-Com telephone
filters Ferrite cores to make common mode rejection filters AC line filters Two Bencher YA-1 low-pass filters W8TK ARRL RFI book Bag of small ferrites from Hosfelt |
Assistance will be available from PJ2BR |
| Build 15 meter top US/JA yagi | Validated design
(K6STI) and all design notes from W8AV Borrowed MFJ meter from N8LGP Tube of Penetrox Buy all new element clips (30 each) |
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| Build 15 meter bottom US/JA yagi | Validated design
based on Hy-Gain yagi donated by KN7Y 155-BAS manual 204-BAS manual |
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| Install as much as possible of full SO2R configuration at Station # 1 | Components list awaiting design Full design diagrams |
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| Move LK-800 to second table to make room on Table 3 for Station # 4 | ||
| Replace parasitic suppressor in AL-1200 | Goose will order two from Ameritron - Aug 2002 | |
| Install and test full Station # 4 on Table 3 (Alpha 76 and TS-940) | Alpha 76 K3TUP TS-940 (repaired) |
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| Replace bad MODEM in CCC Pentium | PCI bus MODEM CCC membership polled 19 Aug 2002 - NW0L has one |
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| Reload all software on bad Pentium | Windows 98 disk, Writelog disk, all directions | |
| Troubleshoot computer network and try to get Writelog networked on all computers for CQWW CW | Writelog disks and directions | |
| Purchase 5 KW generator | Pre-fabricated
Romex cord - 110 Pre-fabricated Romex cord - 220, with female receptacle box on one end All various possible 220 volt male plugs to connect to generator Security chain and lock |
Gasoline can |
| Arrange to have blocks welded on the security gates | Contact Kenneth Ferbius | |
| Visit Pearl N.V. to finalize insurance application | ||
| Pay property taxes | ||
| Visit permits agent to begin residence permit process | Myra Massar myra.massar@kpmg.an 463-6259 | |
| Troubleshoot lock mechanism on the security gates | ||
| All unfinished projects from the March 14 - April 2 list in table below | ||
| Install repaired K8NZ linear and test on the air | Goose needs to complete the repair | |
| Make an updated inventory list of Radio Closet Items | ||
| Make an updated inventory list of station items, including keyers and levers and Boomsets and get serial numbers | ||
| Shoot complete set of new digital photos for the web site and for the calendar | W0CG digital camera and accessories | |
| Assess CW and computer interface situation on all radios and make a needed items list for next trip | ||
| Retrieve T-2X rotator manuals from PJ2MI | ||
| Complete Europe Beverage | All parts on hand on Curacao | |
| Obtain serial numbers for all equipment | ||
| Configure Omni VI station | Order Heil
AD-1-T 4 pin adapter cord for Ten-Tec Get dual female phono plugs to adapt for paddle Need Bencher paddle Need Heil foot switch Make serial cable: 10 ft three conductor shielded, male DB-25, female DB-9 Order good surge protected outlet strip for back porch station Make a coax jumper from back porch to 160 meter vee at bulkhead and a light weight one for Beverage Be sure there is a spare LPT1 keying adapter on the island |
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| Retrieve keyer for Chris Parnell | ||
| Test Ekno | Access 0018-886-467-702 |
| Project | Need to Take | On Hand or Buy Locally |
| Fabricate 15 meter yagi | Borrow
MFJ meter from N8LGP Buy tube of Penetrox |
All parts, including gamma match |
| Raise 15 meter yagi | All parts on hand | |
| Fix 10 meter box | Diagnostic procedure and circuit diagrams | Relays and diodes |
| Start painting 80 foot tower from top down until all marine paint is gone | Paint can with lid and belt loop with a brush and mitt caddy | |
| Extend irrigation system | Tees and ells for the tubing sizes brought back on last trip | |
| Assess all water usage: irrigate, shower, flush, wash dishes, load of wash | ||
| Replace kitchen sink faucet | Faucet
set, 8 in on center, with spray Plumber’s putty |
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| Remove garbage disposal and install new sink basket and piping | Sink basket and connection kits | |
| Install secure light fixture over the utility room door and put in fluorescent | Light fixture and fluor bulb 5 watt | |
| Install new light fixtures over sink below cabinets | Need two light fixtures | Surface stick ducting is still on island; 50 Hz ballast is on hand at house. |
| Install better general room lighting over dinner table | Study and design while on site – not sure how to do this | |
| Paint entire exterior | Enamel for trim White Moorgard for overhangs and porch ceilings Blue to mix trim color Photos for guidance |
All paint on hand |
| Clean up rock mess on east side of ocean wall | Labor | |
| Shovel out gravel in bed behind west bedroom | Labor | |
| Utility room rehab | Silicone
caulk Shelving |
Drywall
mud White paint Shelf brackets |
| Install water heater | All parts on hand | |
| Start priming of concrete wall | Primer paint from Europaints | |
| Order standard cover property insurance | Take letters and quote | |
| Experiment with phone – see what is possible | Take phone company guide sheet | |
| Turn in electric meter reading | Ask Brett to make up translation sheet | |
| Install porch lights | Take four each wall fixtures for low wattage fluorescents, four metal work
boxes, four exterior switches and cover plates, two motion sensor units. Fixtures must
enclose the bulbs so they are hard to steal Look for heavy plastic conduit |
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| Rake up gravel in yard, especially by the west porch | Labor | |
| Clean up driveway entryway | Labor | |
| Rake down dirt across front and transplant some cactus and decorative plants | Labor | |
| Backfill rest of the wall ditch where Ransel did not finish | Labor | |
| Fill obvious gaps in roof at ridge | Roofing cement | |
| Get WriteLog working on all three computers with Telnet spots incoming | Writelog manual | |
| Design network and get IC-765 under computer control | ||
| Make linear PTT adapter line to come out of TK TS-940 and install it | Plugs on hand in the red plastic box | |
| Reorganize the plumbing and electrical kits in the radio closet | ||
| Clean up fan wiring for the main room fans | Duct is on hand | |
| Replace DSS moulding with white color above TV | ||
| Install Eur beverage | ||
| Finalize ground system wiring for US/JA beverage | Parts all on hand | |
| Install W9XT card in computer at main station and get it talking to WriteLog | N8BJQ project | |
| Troubleshoot printing problem | ||
| Try CT network again with all computers in loop | ||
| Repair logikeyer and put it in service at Station # 4 | ||
| Install Atomic clock | ||
| Replace battery in irrigation system | 9 volt batteries | |
| Repair sliding door screens | Bead material needed | |
| Replace battery in motion sensor light and test it | 9 volt batteries | |
| Put in new LPT1 extender for Top Ten box and test it | Cable and gender changer needed | |
| Try RTTY program at Station # 1 and see if I can copy RTTY and PSK31 | ||
| Test packet system on 2 meter FM | ||
| Ground 2 meter FM radio and move away from AL-1200 | ||
| Install tune up guide for Titan II and replace all hand written labels | Preprinted
labels and guides Clear package tape |
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| Stop at Mitsubishi Motors and discuss vehicle ownership | ||
| Install rapid tune mechanism for 80 loop | Need one more knife switch | |
| Install corner post for director of 80 loop | ||
| Clean gravel and sand pile out of back yard | Labor | |
| Put new plywood in bottom of love seat, or tack down what is there now | ||
| Throw out trash in front of yard and rake clean | ||
| Modify filter panel for "through" while off | Relays on hand | |
| Connect filter panel so it can slave to the Top Ten box band changes | Improvise with what is on hand – make the tracking function switchable in or out | |
| Test power supply for IBM Pentium and take a replacement if it is bad | ||
| Install the HF-2V as well as feedline to it | All on hand | |
| Try to isolate the nighttime noise source | W8TK AM receiver and direction finder | |
| Install DSP on Station # 1 radio. | Fabricate cables while on island. | |
| Characterize problem with 6 meter radio using freq counter and make an explanatory placard | ||
| Send Korra add’l keys for blue, radio closet | ||
| Hide a new key to the ocean gate – 10 meter boom | ||
| Do triage repair to tile in west bathroom | Glue on hand | |
| Put new outlets in the four porch receptacle boxes | Receptacles on hand | |
| Replace screen in west door | Beading material on hand to take down | |
| Assess problem with BJQ Toshiba and possibly bring back to US | ||
| Install new motherboard in DMI 486 minitower | Need to cannibalize 486 motherboard from DMI at home | |
| Install good power supply in IBM Pentium and further assess its failure -- possibly take to PJ2BR for diagnosis | Good power supply from W0CG | |
| Project | Need to Take | On Hand or Buy Locally |
| Install crystal filter and computer board in Zilko TS-940 | Board and filter - Goose will do this | |
| Move Zilko 940 to Station # 1 and connect it to PC COM port. | Serial cable and adapters | |
| Reinstall shielded LPT1 keying line to Station # 1 | All is on hand | |
| Install longer LPT1 cable to Top Ten box | LPT cable and adapters - CG will take | |
| Put up 160 inv vee on 100 foot tower | All antenna components + barrels (Goose) | Coax, in pieces |
| Put new filament transformer and fan in AL-1200 | Xfmr and fan | |
| Bury permanent RG-213 to 80 loop | All on hand | |
| More inv L radials and bury existing through wall | All on hand | |
| Add more ferrites throughout station | CG will take | |
| Add muffin fans to linears | CG will take | Power cords to be fabricated on island |
| Install 75 vee Daiwa at Station # 1 | CG has + Goose has PL-259s | |
| Make 40 yagi available at Station # 2 in place of HF-2V | All is on hand | |
| Modify filter panel for through when off | CG has parts | |
| Install workaround on TK 940 so it will key an amp | Improvise with parts on hand on island | |
| Install Bev box at Station 1 | CG fabricated the boxes and will take | |
| Install all new cabinet screws in AL-1200 | CG has and will take | |
| Set up 80 loop for easy switching to 75 | Need knife switches still | |
| Start tower painting with the two component paint | Paint is on hand | |
| Install old version of WintelnetX on all Pentium PCs | CG will bring diskette and also FTP to his site | |
| Install new ink cartridge in printer and test | Cartridge is on hand | |
| Assess tile repair in west bathroom | ||
| Install permanent hose connections to irrigation system | CG has all parts | |
| Install new water heater | All parts on hand | |
| Install water filter | All parts on hand | |
| Install new shower heads | CG has fixtures and teflon tape | |
| Install 14 new outlets and switches with cover plates | CG has all parts | |
| Start painting of wall - primer | Purchase on the island | |
| Clean up construction mess, connect radials, and backfill | Tools on island | |
| Buy a string trimmer and secure it | ||
| Look for noise source | TK is bringing portable RX to CG on Sunday | |
| Install new photocells on outdoor lights | CG has parts |
| Project | Need to Take | On Hand or Buy Locally |
| Install beam boom wind guys on Europe 20 yagi | Kit: boom bracket and U bolts and pipe strap, Phillystran, deadends, thimbles, turnbuckle and clips, shackle | |
| Install beam boom wind guys on Europe 15 yagi | Kit: boom bracket and U bolts and pipe strap, Phillystran, thimbles, turnbuckle and clips, shackle | |
| Install permanent water connection and move irrigation computer indoors | Kit of fittings and adapters; design sheet | |
| Install WARC yagi on 54 foot tower | ||
| Paint 80 foot tower with two-component paint | Two painting gloves Many rolls of Classic 33 electrical tape |
Buy at the paint factory on the island |
| Repair tiles in bathroom | Tube of glue; small tub of premixed grout mix | |
| Install coax switching system | Daiwa switch console; station switch consoles; console mounting hardware, many coax jumpers, pre-made; Top Ten band decoder and switch box; labels; LPT cable; DB-25 cable to coax switch; one female Type N connector | Hooks for cable to install in wall |
| Install new water heater | Kit of fittings and design drawing | |
| Install triple truss system on 20 yagi | Truss kit with all parts pre-made | |
| Install WARC connector on coax bulkhead | Heliax connector, terminates in male Type N | |
| Assemble large 15 meter yagi | Design specs; truss kit with all parts pre-made | |
| Install 6 meter yagi | ||
| Repair broken sliding glass door screen | Screen material and tool are on hand | |
| Install bottom 10 yagi at 30 feet | Beam and hardware and pigtail are on hand | |
| Install labels on stack boxes | Preprinted labels | |
| Install new garbage disposal and sink basket | Buy on island | |
| Install stub kits on Station 1 | 6 coax tee connectors | RCS-8V and stub kit on hand |
| Install stub kits on Station 2 | 6 coax tee connectors | RCS-8V and stub kit on hand (G3XSV) |
| Set up Stations 2 and 3 for W3NQN selection | ||
| Install beverage for US/JA on ridge | 470 ohm resistor, 2 ground rods | Transformer and wire and posts on hand. |
| Install beverage for Eur on ridge | Need transformer # 2; 470 ohm resistor, 2 ground rods | |
| Install one run of Heliax to beverage takeoff point on ridge | Barrel connectors and adapters for Heliax terminations (per NW0L) | |
| Install permanent run of phone line to east bedroom | More surface-mount moulding | |
| Install permanent directions placard on security system panel | Custom placard | |
| Install telephone line into East bedroom | Wiremold and splice sets | |
| Project | Need to Take | On Hand or Buy Locally |
| Install Wiring Duct for 220 V Feed and Telephone | many wiremold pieces and
parts many screw anchors small flat washers |
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| Install More Heliax Hangers Under Porch | 5 more rope hangers large masonry anchors |
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| Install Cover Plates on All 13 receptacles in Wiring Duct | five 220 volt covers seven double receptacle covers one telephone cover |
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| Install New Faucet Sets in Both Bathroom Sinks | Moen single handle
faucets Four flexible fill tubes |
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| Install Curtains and Rods at all Windows and Doors | Cindy is gathering materials rapidly | |
| Install Decorative Valences to Match Couch Cushions | material Cindy and her Mom will fabricate and pack installation kit |
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| Install Permanent Phillystran Guys on Mult Tower | three lengths of
Phillystran six Phillystran deadends six steel guy deadends three 403 large porcelain insulators three turnbuckles |
45 feet of steel guy cable |
| Install Cable Hangers on Operating Tables | six cable hangers large sheet metal screws |
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| Replace Light Switches and Cover Plates with Decora | six single gang switches two three way switches eight Decora switch cover plates |
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| Relocate Fan Switches and Install Wiremold | wiremold | |
| Install New Rotor in Mult Tower | new rotor at Goose's | |
| Paint and Finish Entire East Bedroom | all paint and supplies are on hand | |
| Scrape and Paint Porch Corner Posts | all paint and supplies are on hand | |
| Reinstall Ocean Ground | stainless steel wire rope
bonding hardware |
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| Dress Cables for 30 Meter Vee and Rotor Onto Messenger Cable | cable, tiewraps | |
| Fabricate and Install 30 Meter Inverted Vee on Mult Tower | KP2F 40 meter vee | |
| Install Both Coax Entry Bulkheads | both Al panels,
prepunched and drilled three more Romex bushings and fiber washers coax bulkhead connectors |
masonry anchors (8) standoff bushings (8) |
| Make Interface Cable and Put the 2 Meter Station on the Air | Astron DC supply | connectors are on hand |
| Reinstall New Hard Drive in DMI Computer | replacement hard drive | |
| Hang Art on Walls | Cindy's framed materials | |
| Install a Permanent Coax Line to the US Beverage Termination Point | coax connectors Bev matching box |
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| Assemble the N8LGP 10 Meter 5 El Yagi | antenna is on hand | |
| Fabricate Stubs for Stub Sub-assembly | Ameritron RCS-8V switching box | coax and connectors on hand dimensions available online |
| Install Missing Cabinet Screws in AL-1200 | 20 miniature sheet metal screws | |
| Install Cabinet Handles in Kitchen | 20 handles and screws on 3.5 inch centers |
December 31 2000 - January 22 2001
| Project | Need to Take | On Hand or Buy Locally |
| Install Overhead Messenger Cable for Coax | 60 feet 1/4" EHS guy
wire two 1/4 " deadends two large thimbles shackle to fit through block wall 3/4 inch foot long masonry bit |
many black tie wraps |
| Install Permanent Heliax Run to Mult Tower | 155 ft length of heliax female Type N bulkhead panel assembly hangers for Heliax under the eaves |
tape and tie wraps |
| Install Coax Bulkhead Panels | two 10.5 inch Al relay
rack panels nine 1 " conduit connectors many UHF bulkhead connectors (have four now) two each ground wire lugs masonry anchors, long bolts, and eight standoff spacers 3/4 inch foot long masonry bit |
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| Install AC Service Ducting in Main Room | many Hubbel
"Basetrak" components 7 110 VAC ivory receptacles 5 220 VAC ivory receptacles printed labels and tape |
Cu wire wire nuts |
| Install Water Filter in Utility Room | water filter spare filters assorted 3/4" and 1/2" Cu fittings and compression sleeves US 1/2" Cu tubing asst'd US 1/2" Cu fittings |
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| Beef Up Tower Base | four pieces 2 ft rebar 3/4 inch foot long masonry bit |
bags of concrete mix |
| Install AC Grounding | pipe clamp to get on
water pipe - 1 1/4" heavy Cu wire split bolts 90 ft 1 1/2" Cu strap for ocean ground |
ground rods and clamps Cu 1/4" strap |
| Label KU8E RX Box | printed labels and tape rubber feet |
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| Assess Tower Hole Construction | ||
| Rebuild Toilet in East Bedroom | repair kit tank gasket |
new toilet seat |
| Ring Out and Label all Electrical Ccts and Fuses | labelmaker and tape | |
| Install Gas Range | range, supply tank, spare tank, tubing | |
| Install Outdoor Shower | shower valve, head, Cu fittings | |
| Extend Telephone Line to Radio and East Bedroom | telephones | wire on hand tee connector on hand |
| Install Wiremold Kits on Ceiling Fans | 40 feet small gauge wiremold | |
| Construct Secure Hidden Storage Vault | circular saw | lumber and screws/anchors |
| Install New Garbage Disposal | all components at Marachena Hardware | |
| Rehabilitate all Security Bars | ||
| Replace Bad Ceiling Panels in East Soffit | ||
| Rebuild Sliding Glass Door Rollers | ||
| Install Light-Actuated Utility Room Light | photocell adapter | |
| Install Motion Sensor on Spotlights | motion sensor adapter | |
| Redecorate Sofa and Love Seat | 10 new seat covers paint wood frames |
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| Install Drip Irrigation System for Trinitaria | system available near Jossy's on island | |
| Install T-2X in Mutiplier Tower | rebuilt T-2X from N6HR | |
| Repair Destroyed Power Supply in TS-930 | replacement parts for entire power supply |