Below is the newsletter for May 26, 2025. I would love to include your original content. If you have written, or would like to write an article, it would be great to include it in the EARS newsletter. Steven Christy, N5ZQn5zq@n5zq.us Ham Corner – HF Antennas in an HOA Three […]
Daily Archives: May 26, 2025
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Three and a half years ago my family moved from southwest Edmond to Logan County. We had a very small property where antenna space was limited. I did have a dual band vertical on my roof and a dipole supported by trees running directly over my house. HF was extremely […]
The foundation was poured this week. It took 220 cubic yards of concrete. With the steel, rebar, and concrete the foundation weighs just under a million pounds. They will start packing earth in on top of the foundation this week. Stacking the tower segments should begin first week of June. […]
I am sure many of you are aware of the new City of Edmond tower project. In case you are not, the city is installing a brand new 400 foot self-supporting tower for the city’s 800 MHz public safety radio system. As part of our partnership with the city, both […]
Many ham radio operators, including me, enjoy portable operations to make contacts with other radio amateurs. POTA, or Parks On The Air, involves setting up a field station with a radio, portable antenna, and power source. It is similar to Field Day however it is not a contest. The POTA […]
We received the NEPA/SHPO report this morning, and we’re thrilled to share that it’s approved with no restrictions! Wednesday crews commenced clearing the land and conducting a Geotechnical Study to determine the type of soil present on the site. This crucial step will ensure that the tower is securely anchored […]