This past Saturday, November 1st, eleven club members turned out for a very productive workday at the 147.210 Repeater tower site. The large group made quick work of the cleanup and maintenance tasks, and the teamwork and camaraderie were just as strong as the efforts — there was as much laughter as there was grunting and groaning!
Cleanup and Repairs
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Vines and brush around the perimeter fencing were nearly all removed. Every vine was cut at the base, though some stalks remain embedded in the chain link.
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The chain link fence has been repaired.
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The guy wire bases—both near and far on each of the three tower legs—were clear-cut and cleaned of overgrowth.
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The tower base area was mowed and cleared, and trash removed from the site.
Camera Installation Progress
Half of the cable entry holes for the new security cameras were drilled into the repeater room. The next step will be to mount the cameras and complete the wiring. Once security is installed the tower climber can begin working for the owner and for the club. Any fence mending or repair can be done at our leisure while the repeater gets repaired. We should take advantage of this good weather while we can.
Next Workday – Saturday, November 8th at 10:00 AM
We’re nearly there! With another good turnout, we hope to be 100% finished after next Saturday’s work session. We still need volunteers to help wrap up the remaining cleanup and camera installation tasks.
If you can lend a hand, join us at the 147.210 tower site at 10:00 AM, Saturday, November 8th. Bring gloves, tools, and your sense of humor — the teamwork and good company make it all worthwhile.
