After quite a few problems in getting the antenna up on to the mast, with the invaluable help of Andrew, G0RVM, we managed to get the antenna up in during the weekend of Storm Desmond. This storm caused a lot of flooding up in the Lake District. We had some strong gusts here during the…
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Antenna Mast View
As a bit of fun I borrowed a little camera from a friend and attached it to the top of the mast. I was curius to see what the view would be from up there. The video starts with the view to the north and then goes clockwise all the way round 360 degrees back…
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The soil around this area in Bourne End is chalk and flint, so it could be interesting going. The first 12 inches or so are not too bad going. Then we hit a very hard…
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Big day today. The dig is about to begin so a before shot is in order.
Continue readingAntenna Mast, the beginning
I have not had much to report recently as its been a game of waiting. Tomorrow the fun begins, builders are coming to dig the hole for the 1 cubic meter of concrete that will be the base of the mast. Cement and ballast has been delivered today so fingers crossed for a dry day…
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At last, news from the planning application for the antenna mast.. its APPROVED!!!! Moro info coming soon.. Rob
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