CQWW SSB 2001 with East Cork Group EI7M
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Bristol and East Cork Contest Groups joined forces for CQWW SSB 2001. And what a combination it was! The previous Irish record, which had stood for many years, was beaten. The EI7M team
L to R: Alan G3XSV, John EI8IR, Dave EI4BZ, Jerry EI6BT, Jim EI8GS, Geoff G4FKA, Robin G3TKF, Jeremy, Neil EI3JE, Cormac EI4HQ (+ Wilf M0WLF missing) At that time the East Cork Group had use of the old Fog Station at Poer Head. This cliff-top site has a spectacular view over the sea. The Bristol contingent travelled over by Ferry towing one of their mobile towers. The Fog Station had electricity, but the station had to be set up from scratch. Antennas were built and installed on towers or fixed to poles that were on the site. Have a look at the pictures below to see how this was done.
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Photo Gallery:- CQ WW 2001 EI7M
Poer Head Co. Cork
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Setting up |
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The old Fog Station at Poer Head |
Mounting the TH7 on Tower |
Winding up the Cushcraft A3S and 40m Beams |
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Pole mounting the Cushcraft A3S |
Another pole to be climbed |
Fog Station on the Cliffs |
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All Anteennas in place |
Antennas at dusk |
Antennas at Sunset |
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Geoff G4FKA operating |
John EI8IR and Alan G3XSV operating |
John EI8IR, Neil EI3JE & Alan G3XSV operating |
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Time to Celebrate L to R: Wilf M0WLF, John EI8IR, Alan G3XSV, Dave EI4BZ (hidden), Neil EI3JE, Jim EI8GS, Robin G3TKF, Jerry EI6BT |
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