W5KUB's Repeater Antenna Installation

Old snap shots taken in the late 1980's

posted 1/6/10

Here are a few pictures of us installing the superstation master antenna on the old 147.15 machine in West Memphis .  I put this machine on approx 1973.  This picture was taken in Dec 1980 as we changed out the antenna and put new hardline up.  Notice no jackets and short sleeves .  Must have been a warm December.

Telephoto shot of Steve AG4V and Mike Bruck WB5CLE on top of the water tank at approx 150 ft.

Steve AG4V top of ladder, Mike WB5CLE below Steve,

On ground L to R Don Currie KA5GHN (old call), Bob KA5DIR, Sam Lehman K5VBF, and Tom WA5KUB (old call)

Inspecting the old antenna Don KA5GHN (old call), Tom WA5KUB (old call)

L to R.  Don, Tom , Bruce Jackson (then KA5ELC)  Hey Bruce you need a hair cut.  I'm not far behind ...

Steve at top, Mike below.   Heading up the tower.

Tom Medlin

Amateur Radio Operator W5KUB

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