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| Project | Need to Take | On Hand or Buy Locally |
| Try installing new CL-33 driven element traps to test for improvement of 10 meter SSB problem | Traps | |
| Sections 8, 7 of Europe tower, aggressively clean rust spots and re-prime and re-coat. | ||
| Install new fixtures on pillars at man gate | Light fixtures and bulbs | |
| Apply for PJ2DX license renewal | ||
| Install flood lighting on south lawn area, including indoor defeat switch | Work boxes, conduit fittings, wire, electric eye, switch | |
| Install timers on selected interior lights and TV set | Non 60 HZ timers | |
| Fabricate two dollies for A/C ducts | 8 casters | Plywood |
| Paint ceiling in East bedroom | Super white paint | |
| Install RigBlaster at Station # 1 for RTTY and digital modes | All cables and software |
| Test N8NR point and shoot modified rotor box from N0YY and install if it works | Rotor box from N0YY | |
| Replace glass in West bedroom frame | Locally cut glass | |
| Install glass in N1ZZ art | Locally cut glass |
| Install K8LEE mods in AL-1200 (old one) for high voltage | K8LEE kit | |
| Install K8LEE mods in LK-800 (new one) high voltage | K8LEE kit | |
| Install new parasitic suppressor in LK-800 and test | K8LEE kit | |
| Research what is necessary to get VERONA golf shirt order accomplished | ||
| Locate garage plans and adapt design to new objective with DROV input | Plans from Idaho | |
| Design shelving unit for rotors and Stackmatch boxes to clean up table on Station # 1. | ||
| Shop for furniture piece that will serve as power console and chaos table | Dimensions | |
| Install outdoor shower at new wall | Moen shower fixture and adapters for PVC connection, drain kit from Idaho |
| Project | Need to Take | On Hand or Buy Locally |
| Perform power loss test to tower site and document online (MFJ and Galm?) | Bird wattmeter (N0YY) | Dummy load and wattmeter |
| Try installing new CL-33 driven element traps to test for improvement of 10 meter SSB problem | Traps | |
| Top two sections of Europe tower, aggressively clean rust spots and re-prime and re-coat. | Cheap tape, epoxy primer and finish coat | |
| Install new fixtures on pillars at man gate | Light fixtures and bulbs | |
| Repair hoses | Hose repair kits | |
| Paint ceiling in East bedroom | Super white paint | |
| Install RigBlaster at Station # 1 for RTTY and digital modes | All cables and software | |
| Install two new Dell machines in test mode on Ethernet | Dell PCs | |
| Store new cable adapters for FT-2000 in coax connectors kit | New adapters from CableMaster | |
| Make hanger for Yaesu banner and put it up | ||
| Test N8NR point and shoot modified rotor box from N0YY and install if it works | Rotor box from N0YY | |
| Stock repaired rotor (CCC Rotor 3) from N0YY | Rotor from N0YY | |
| Attempt repair of Alpha 76A (Arizona) | K6AM | |
| Shoot multiple Yaesu photos | ||
| Replace glass in West bedroom frame | Locally cut glass | |
| Install glass in N1ZZ art | Locally cut glass | |
| Restock repaired Yaesu Heil pigtails from W8TK | Repaired pigtails | |
| Open a bagged radio (FT-2000) and inspect condition of rig and of dessicant | ||
| Install K8LEE mods in AL-1200 (old one) for high voltage | K8LEE kit | |
| Install K8LEE mods in LK-800 (new one) high voltage | K8LEE kit | |
| Install new parasitic suppressor in LK-800 and test | K8LEE kit | |
| Research what is necessary to get VERONA golf shirt order accomplished | ||
| Locate garage plans and adapt design to new objective with DROV input | Plans from Idaho | |
| Design shelving unit for rotors and Stackmatch boxes to clean up table on Station # 1. | ||
| Install prototype 80 meter wire antenna on Ridge | lnsulators from Dayton, RG8/X ($0.59/foot) | |
| Shop for furniture piece that will serve as power console and chaos table | Dimensions | |
| Design RTTY system and make it easy to invoke at Station # 1 with XP computer in service | Rigblaster Pro or integrated WL MMTTY | |
| Install outdoor shower at new wall | Moen shower fixture and adapters for PVC connection, drain kit from Idaho | |
| Retrieve schematic for Rotor EZ | ||
| Install new screws in Titan II cabinet | Screws | |
| Repair Astron RS-35 |
| Project | Need to Take | On Hand or Buy Locally |
| Perform power loss test to tower site and document online (MFJ and Galm?) | Dummy load and wattmeter | |
| Try installing new CL-33 driven element traps to test for improvement of 10 meter SSB problem | Traps | |
| Continue replacement of the last six guy wire tails and assemblies | ||
| Research what is necessary to get VERONA golf shirt order accomplished | ||
| Repair and reinstall 2 meter Ringo Ranger broken radial | Rethreaded rod | |
| Install FT-2000 and run it heavily in IARU contest | K9SG FT-2000 | |
| Locate garage plans and adapt design to new objective with DROV input | Plans from Idaho | |
| Design shelving unit for rotors and Stackmatch boxes to clean up table on Station # 1. | ||
| Install new knobs on coax switches | Knobs from Dayton | |
| Install prototype 80 meter wire antenna on Ridge | lnsulators from Dayton | |
| Test RCS-4 switching system on Ridge | Backup RCS-4 control box from Dayton | RCS-4 control and switch boxes; adapter cables; coax pigtails. |
| Shop for furniture piece that will serve as power console and chaos table | Dimensions | |
| Buy a flat screen monitor for the laptop and transport it | Flat screen monitor | |
| Design RTTY system and make it easy to invoke at Station # 1 with XP computer in service | Rigblaster Pro or integrated WL MMTTY | |
| Add new hardware to fan stilt kit box and update stilts on bad fans. | Stilt kit hardware | Y |
| Install outdoor shower at new wall | Moen shower fixture and adapters for PVC connection, drain kit from Idaho |
| Project | Need to Take | On Hand or Buy Locally |
| Perform power loss test to tower site and document online (MFJ and Galm?) | Dummy load and wattmeter | |
| Attempt repair of FT-1000 (2) with linear keying problem and return to the States if necessary | ||
| Transport empty Cabbage Case to island for standby for next transceiver repair | Cabbage Case | |
| Install an outlet on roof | Conduit, clamps, wire all on hand | |
| Try installing new CL-33 driven element traps to test for improvement of 10 meter SSB problem | Traps | |
| Implement W8WTS design for 160 DSL fix | All K8ND-ordered components | |
| Continue replacement of the last six guy wire tails and assemblies | ||
| Repair and reinstall 2 meter Ringo Ranger broken radial | Rethreaded rod | |
| Do spot maintenance on all security bars | Ivory paint | |
| Locate garage plans and adapt design to new objective with DROV input | Plans from Idaho | |
| Reinstall metering board in Titan II and test | Repaired board(s) from Ten-Tec | |
| Install new power resistors in Titan I and test | Resistors from N1ZZ | |
| Test Arizona Alpha, clean it, and try to get reliable operation | Fuses, 1 1/4 amp | |
| Troubleshoot K4 relay problem in Alpha 76 and order parts if necessary | ||
| Test WI9WI Alpha and log the test data online | ||
| Design shelving unit for rotors and Stackmatch boxes to clean up table on Station # 1. | ||
| Shop for furniture piece that will serve as power console and chaos table | Dimensions | |
| Install WL 10.69 on all machines | ||
| Triage all PCs and update their status online | ||
| Test Shovic PC and reinstall SAM and music software | ||
| Trim suckers from East tree | ||
| Install all PJ2T software on Cindy's XP computer and put it in service at Station # 1 as a test for XP compatibility | ||
| Buy a flat screen monitor for the laptop and transport it | Flat screen monitor | |
| Get crews to paint bottom 20 feet of Europe tower | Paint | |
| Get crews to paint bottom 15 feet of US/JA tower | Paint | |
| Aggressively sand and paint US/JA sections 3, 4 | Sanding discs | |
| Spot maintenance on US/JA sections 5, 6, 8 | Paint | |
| Design RTTY system and make it easy to invoke at Station # 1 with XP computer in service | Rigblaster Pro or integrated WL MMTTY | |
| Aggressive pruning and removal of vegetation at northeast corner of yard | ||
| Install outdoor shower at new wall | Moen shower fixture and adapters for PVC connection, drain kit from Idaho | |
| Replace irrigation computer and calibrate | Gardena computer | |
| Add two more safety guys to Ridge tower | EHS, dead ends | |
| Send Titan III QSK board home with K8ND for repair | ||
| Refinish south side of driveway gate | Makita sander, stain, varnish | |
| Add conduit sheath to Ridge backup guys | Flex conduit | |
| Troubleshoot Titan III standby/operate hangup | ||
| Replace irrigation computer and calibrate | Gardena computer | |
| Add two more steel guys to Ridge tower | EHS | |
| Send Titan III QSK board home to K8ND | ||
| Troubleshoot Titan III standby/operate hangup | ||
| Revarnish south side of driveway gate | Power sander | |
| Add protective flex conduit to Ridge backup guys | Flex conduit | |
| Sand, stain, varnish man gate | Makita sander |
| Project | Need to Take | On Hand or Buy Locally |
| Perform power loss test to tower site | Dummy load and wattmeter | |
| Troubleshoot bad FT-1000 Field and return to US if necessary | Cabbage Case | |
| Install repaired FT-1000 (3) and test | FT-1000 (3) from W0CG | |
| Install an outlet on roof | Conduit, clamps, wire all on hand | |
| Install repaired FT-1000 (1) and test | FT-1000 (1) from K8MR | |
| Install repaired FT-1000 (5) and test | FT-1000 (5) from ? | |
| Install redundant guy wire set on Ridge antenna | Phillystran, clips, anchors | |
| Try installing new CL-33 driven element traps to test for improvement of 10 meter SSB problem | Traps | |
| Install one or two more U-bolts in US 15 mast plate and weatherproof. | Bolts from Home Depot are at QTH | |
| Test radials in area of new gate and wall parabola and repair where necessary | ||
| Complete painting of security bars - focus on West main door and laundry room | ||
| Test John PC with new power supply. If no go, put wireless card in Cindy PC and test. | Dell Optiplex | Wireless G card on hand in West bedroom |
| Continue replacement of the last six guy wire tails and assemblies | 2 - 4000 dead ends for WARC, 6 1/4" EHS, 150 ft 1/4 " EHS guy wire (W1MD), 6 - 6700 Philly dead ends | |
| Repair and reinstall 2 meter Ringo Ranger broken radial | Rethreaded rod | |
| Locate garage plans and adapt design to new objective | Plans from Ohio | |
| Install outdoor shower at new wall | Moen shower fixture and adapters for PVC connection, drain kit | |
| Sand, stain, varnish man gate | Makita sander | |
| Get both air conditioners repaired |
| Project | Need to Take | On Hand or Buy Locally |
| Make up feedline pigtail for ridgetop | ||
| Scrape, prime, and paint two sections of Rohn 25G for ridge tower | ||
| Open up mystery yagi and assemble, clean, test, then paint with camo paint and prep to carry in pieces to ridge top | ||
| Install tower on ridge top | New drill | Radials kit is on hand |
| Epoxy exposed hardware then spray on camo paint | Spray paint | |
| Slit road and install two 2" conduits | Conduits, fittings, sand, gravel + Ribert | |
| Install RG-218/U through conduit to PJ9JT tower vicinity and waterproof fittings | ||
| Install WB9Z hardline from PJ9JT to shack and weatherproof | ||
| Perform power loss test to tower site | Dummy load and wattmeter | |
| Select mast material and weatherproof it | ||
| Install yagi on tower and weatherproof all hardware and connections | ||
| Install an outlet on roof | Conduit, clamps, wire all on hand | |
| Get WA9S design suggestions for roof terrace finish off | ||
| Try installing new CL-33 driven element traps to test for improvement of 10 meter SSB problem | Traps | |
| Install one or two more U-bolts in US 15 mast plate and weatherproof. | Bolts from Home Depot are at QTH | |
| Test radials in area of new gate and wall parabola and repair where necessary | ||
| Complete painting of security bars - focus on West main door and laundry room | ||
| Test John PC with new power supply. If no go, put wireless card in Cindy PC and test. | Dell Optiplex | Wireless G card on hand in West bedroom |
| Continue replacement of the last six guy wire tails and assemblies | 2 - 4000 dead ends for WARC, 6 1/4" EHS, 150 ft 1/4 " EHS guy wire (W1MD), 6 - 6700 Philly dead ends | |
| Repair and reinstall 2 meter Ringo Ranger broken radial | Rethreaded rod | |
| Locate garage plans and adapt design to new objective | Plans from Ohio | |
| Install outdoor shower at new wall | Moen shower fixture and adapters for PVC connection | |
| Order one new bed for West bedroom | Beds | |
| Get new outside water meter installed | ||
| Make contact with key officials at Aqualectra to get noise fixed | Take powerful squirt rifle |
| Project | Need to Take | On Hand or Buy Locally |
| Make up feedline pigtail for ridgetop | ||
| Pay CY 2007 real estate taxes | Stmt | |
| Initiate renewal of residency document | Insurance proof | |
| Apply sealant to grout on new East porch | ||
| Build bench seat on roof terrace | ||
| Install sprinkler system for sunroom lawn | Complete new system | 1/2 inch pipe, 8 lengths 6 meters each |
| Install radial extensions with irrigation system | More # 14 Cu | |
| Try installing new CL-33 driven element traps to test for improvement of 10 meter SSB problem | Traps | |
| Test radials in area of new gate and wall parabola and repair where necessary | ||
| Complete painting of security bars - focus on West main door and laundry room | ||
| Have Herko scrape and paint Europe sections 10, 9, 8, 7, 6 | Paint, brushes, gloves | |
| Continue replacement of the last six guy wire tails and assemblies | 2 - 4000 dead ends for WARC, 6 1/4" EHS, 150 ft 1/4 " EHS guy wire (W1MD), 6 - 6700 Philly dead ends | |
| Repair and reinstall 2 meter Ringo Ranger broken radial | Rethreaded rod | |
| Locate garage plans and adapt design to new objective | Plans from Ohio | |
| Install outdoor shower at new wall | Moen shower fixture and adapters for PVC connection | |
| Order one new bed for West bedroom | Beds | |
| Clean and thin all vegetation along cliff top | ||
| Get new outside water meter installed | ||
| Make contact with key officials at Aqualectra to get noise fixed | Take powerful squirt rifle | |
| Varnish pavilion ceiling | Dropcloths | Varnish and brushes |
| Get license for John Laney, confirm PJ2X for Marko | Paperwork packets | |
| Update West bedroom box labels | ||
| Replace DE insulator on SA yagi and weatherproof | New Cush-Craft parts | |
| Replace Station # 1 Dow-Key coax switch | New rotary switches from Dayton | |
| Install new cartridge in outdoor shower valve | Cartridge | |
| Install stick on conduit for main room Internet cable | Male-male block | |
| Troubleshoot linear 2 amp keying | ||
| Project | Need to Take | On Hand or Buy Locally |
| Install hardline as much as connectors will permit on mountain | W8WTS splice kits, hardline connectors, plans | Cans of camouflage spray paint |
| Select two good 25G sections and clean and paint for ridge antenna | Mast material, hardware for sections | |
| Open and assemble tribander and test for ridge installation, then disassemble | Earth anchors, phillystran, clips, turnbuckles | |
| Install tower and beam on ridgetop | Type N AC power adapter connectors, preassembled coax pigtail | |
| Bring back DX Doubler manual | ||
| Initiate installation of coax switching panels, Station 1 relocation complete | Switch panel assemblies and connectors, coax, specialized hardware, plans | |
| Reinstall band switch in Titan II and test | Band switch (W0NB via Africa) | |
| Clean and lube sliding glass doors | ||
| Replace screen in east door opening and repair frame | ||
| Pay CY 2006 real estate taxes | Stmt | |
| Clean/paint east porch including ceiling | ||
| Initiate renewal of residency document | Insurance proof | |
| Apply sealant to grout on new East porch | ||
| Repaint low planters on back patio | ||
| Build bench seat on roof terrace | ||
| Hang artwork from St. John in East Sunroom | Art piece | |
| Order two sun lounges from Karnak | ||
| Shop for sofa for East porch | ||
| Install sprinkler system for sunroom lawn | Complete new system | 1/2 inch pipe, 8 lengths 6 meters each |
| Install radial extensions with irrigation system | More # 14 Cu | |
| Repaint inside of wall | Paint | |
| Repaint "PJ2T" lettering at wall and Howard names on mailbox |
| Try installing new CL-33 driven element traps to test for improvement of 10 meter SSB problem | Traps | |
| Test radials in area of new gate and wall parabola and repair where necessary | ||
| Install 220v service to Europe tower on overhead | THHN wire (#14) and conduit and work boxes and couplers | |
| Troubleshoot hum problem on Titan 425 and install new electrolytics if indicated | Set of 8 new HV electrolytics | |
| Continue painting of security bars - focus on West door and laundry room | ||
| Assess AC service capacity for A/C | Amprobe | |
| Repair or replace lawn mower | Carburetor | |
| Scrape and paint US/JA sections 2, 1 | Paint, brushes, gloves | |
| Scrape and paint Europe sections 5, 4, 3 | Paint, brushes, gloves | |
| Scrape and paint US/JA sections 8, 7 | Paint, brushes, gloves | |
| Scrape and paint Europe sections 2, 1 | Paint, brushes, gloves | |
| Finish epoxy and paint on entry gate | Paint, brushes, gloves | |
| Continue replacement of the last six guy wire tails and assemblies | 2 - 4000 dead ends for WARC, 6 1/4" EHS, 150 ft 1/4 " EHS guy wire (W1MD), 6 - 6700 Philly dead ends |
| Repair and reinstall 2 meter Ringo Ranger broken radial | Rethreaded rod | |
| Clean up concrete mix area | ||
| Connect pipe fittings and clamps for south facade drain | Fittings and clamps | |
| Locate garage plans and adapt design to new objective | Plans from Ohio | |
| Install outdoor shower at new wall | Moen shower fixture and adapters for PVC connection | |
| Order one or two new beds for West bedroom | Beds | |
| Rehab entire roof - anchor screws | Black tar roof
sealant Bucket of galvanized anchor screws Can of new coating for test use |
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| Repaint all blue trim | ||
| Fabricate plywood box cover for new gate opener | ||
| Do test install of AVG | ||
| Bring fist sized coral pieces for Liz | ||
| Paint the new roof drain piping | ||
| Modify roof downspout with 45 degree fittings and clamps | ||
| Replant palm tree box |
| Project | Need to Take | On Hand or Buy Locally |
| After CQWW CW contest, lower top 10 yagi and take down US/JA 15 and 20 yagis | ||
| Rebuild US/JA 20 yagi and reinstall all | ||
| Install sprinkler system for sunroom lawn | Complete new system | 1/2 inch pipe, 8 lengths 6 meters each |
| Install radial extensions with irrigation system | More # 14 Cu | |
| Repaint wall | Paint |
| Try installing new CL-33 driven element traps to test for improvement of 10 meter SSB problem | Traps | |
| Test radials in area of new gate and repair where necessary | ||
| Install 220v service to Europe tower on overhead | THHN wire (#14) and conduit and work boxes and couplers | |
| Troubleshoot hum problem on Titan 425 and install new electrolytics if indicated | Set of 8 new HV electrolytics | |
| Continue painting of security bars - focus on West door and laundry room | ||
| Assess AC service capacity for A/C | Amprobe | |
| Repair or replace lawn mower | ||
| Obtain new string trimmer | ||
| Scrape and paint US/JA sections 3, 5, 6 | Paint, brushes, gloves | |
| Scrape and paint US/JA sections 8, 7 | Paint, brushes, gloves | |
| Scrape and paint Europe sections 4, 3, 2 | Paint, brushes, gloves | |
| Sand entry gate and re-stain and re-paint | Sander, Benjamin Moore varnish | |
| Continue replacement of the last six guy wire tails and assemblies | 2 - 4000 dead ends for WARC, 6 1/4" EHS, 150 ft 1/4 " EHS guy wire (W1MD), 6 - 6700 Philly dead ends |
| Repair and reinstall 2 meter Ringo Ranger broken radial | Rethreaded rod | |
| Load new dishes into kitchen - dispose of old ones | Three sets new dishes | |
| Meet with Ribert about installing tile and finishing step closet, especially floor | Grates | Cement and sand, 2 |
| Clean up concrete mix area | ||
| Connect roof terrace drains to stop south facade dripping | Fittings and pipe | |
| Locate garage plans and adapt design to new objective | Plans from Ohio | |
| Install outdoor shower at new wall | Moen shower fixture and adapters for PVC connection | |
| Order one or two new beds for West bedroom | Beds | |
| Re-stow FT-1000 (4) in closet | FT-1000 (4) and case | |
| Rehab entire roof - anchor screws | Black tar roof
sealant Bucket of galvanized anchor screws |
| Project | Need to Take | On Hand or Buy Locally |
| After contest, lower top 10 yagi and take down US/JA 15 and 20 yagis | ||
| Rebuild US/JA 20 yagi | ||
| Install sprinkler system for sunroom lawn | Complete new system | 1/2 inch pipe, 8 lengths 6 meters each |
| Install radial extensions with irrigation system | More # 14 Cu | |
| Repaint wall | Paint |
| Try installing new CL-33 driven element traps to test for improvement of 10 meter SSB problem | Traps | |
| Apply for all PJ2T licenses for the year | Completed forms | |
| Harvest samples of hardline for W8WTS | ||
| Apply for John Laney PJ4A CQWW CW license | Completed forms (clipboard) | |
| Pick up lounges from Karnak | Cash | |
| Pay 2005 tax assessment | Form and cash | |
| Sniff out noise source | W8TK MFJ sniffer | |
| Weatherproof entry gate components | Epoxy primer and paint | |
| Test radials in area of new gate and repair where necessary | ||
| Install 220v service to wall | THHN wire (#14) and conduit and work boxes and couplers | |
| Troubleshoot hum problem on Titan 425 and install new electrolytics if indicated | Set of 8 new HV electrolytics | |
| Continue painting of security bars - focus on West door and laundry room | ||
| Install standard-wired CW keying cable sets | W8TK cables and adapters (4 sets) | |
| Continue replacement of the last six guy wire tails and assemblies | 2 - 4000 dead ends for WARC, 6 1/4" EHS, 150 ft 1/4 " EHS guy wire (W1MD), 6 - 6700 Philly dead ends | |
| Connectorize StackMatch boxes for quick swapout | Lightweight DC power wire | Jones plugs/sockets |
| Repair and reinstall 2 meter Ringo Ranger broken radial | Rethreaded rod | |
| Load new dishes into kitchen - dispose of old ones | Three sets new dishes | |
| Meet with Ribert about installing tile and finishing step closet, especially floor | Grates | Cement |
| Connect roof terrace drains to stop south facade dripping | Fittings and pipe | |
| Locate garage plans and adapt design to new objective | Plans from Ohio | |
| Install outdoor shower at new wall | Moen shower fixture and adapters for PVC connection | |
| Order one or two new beds for West bedroom | Beds | |
| Re-stow FT-1000 (4) in closet | FT-1000 (4) and case | |
| Rehab entire roof - anchor screws | Black tar roof
sealant Bucket of galvanized anchor screws |
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| Retrieve one surplus wireless router |
| Paint Europe tower, with coordination with Herko, down to 20 foot level. | Make arrangements to have cash to pay Herko; Gloves | Paint |
| Project | Need to Take | On Hand or Buy Locally |
| Before contest, lower top 10 yagi and take down US/JA 15 yagi | ||
| Rebuild US/JA 15 yagi | 10 element to plate DX Engineering saddles | |
| After contest, lower top 10 yagi and take down US/JA 20 yagi | ||
| Rebuild US/JA 20 yagi | ||
| Install new shower control in East bathroom | Control and kit | |
| Install sprinkler system for sunroom lawn | Complete new system | 1/2 inch pipe, 8 lengths |
| Test inflatable Queen bed and install in West bedroom closet | Bed | |
| Install radial extensions with irrigation system | More # 14 Cu | |
| Repaint wall | Paint | |
| Arrange with Ribert to prep coat the patio | Grates | |
| Pay TDS through September | ||
| Pay Zoom July - August | ||
| Pay for license for LY4F | Paperwork -- on clipboard | |
| Fully assess Heliax on back porch | ||
| Troubleshoot Internet switch and install replacement | New 3 Com switch |
| Try installing new CL-33 driven element traps to test for improvement of 10 meter SSB problem | Traps | |
| Troubleshoot hum problem on Titan 425 and install new electrolytics if indicated | Set of 8 new HV electrolytics | |
| Continue painting of security bars - focus on West door and laundry room | ||
| Continue replacement of the last six guy wire tails and assemblies | 2 - 4000 dead ends for WARC, 6 1/4" EHS, 150 ft 1/4 " EHS guy wire, 6 - 6700 Philly dead ends | |
| Connectorize StackMatch boxes for quick swapout | Jones plugs/sockets | |
| Repair and reinstall 2 meter Ringo Ranger broken radial | Rethreaded rod | |
| Load new dishes into kitchen - dispose of old ones | Three sets new dishes | |
| Stow four new Compaq power supplies in East closet | Four NW0L power supplies | |
| Meet with Ribert about installing tile and finishing step closet, especially floor | Cement | |
| Make contact with front gate opener contractor | Cribal Automatismos
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| Locate garage plans and adapt design to new objective | Plans from Ohio | |
| Install outdoor shower at new wall | Moen shower fixture and adapters for PVC connection | |
| Stamp books that are to remain on the island with new rubber stamp | Rubber stamp, custom | |
| Order Karnak furniture immediately on arrival | ||
| Order one or two new beds for West bedroom | Beds | |
| Install and test Titan II | Titan II RF deck | |
| Re-stow FT-1000 (4) in closet | FT-1000 (4) and case | |
| Rehab entire roof - anchor screws | Black tar roof
sealant Bucket of galvanized anchor screws |
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| Paint Europe tower, with coordination with Herko, down to 20 foot level. | Make arrangements to have cash to pay Herko; Gloves | Paint |
| Replace East bathroom shower control | Valve kit and all repair parts and fittings | |
| File CCC licenses | License copies | |
| Test new rechargeable batteries in solar lights | Green AA batteries | |
| Paint bad spots on US/JA tower, starting from top and working down -- save complete recoating for November | Paint | |
| Repair PJ2MI rotor | Repair kit and specialized adapter cable |
| Project | Need to Take | On Hand or Buy Locally |
| Install four new wheels on lawn mower | Wheels | |
| Install side mount for US/JA 20 yagi | Hardware kit | |
| Replace all wind truss hardware and weatherproof for US/JA tower | Kit - complete | |
| Install, test, and catalog repaired FT-1000MP brought by N1ZZ | N1ZZ: FT-1000MP (1) SN 8J330156 | |
| After contest, lower top 10 yagi and take down US/JA 15 yagi | ||
| Rebuild US/JA 15 yagi | ||
| After contest, lower top 10 yagi and take down US/JA 20 yagi | ||
| Rebuild US/JA 20 yagi | ||
| Make file for CCC member licenses | Copies of licenses | |
| Replace guy tail and weatherproof on guy wires as per master plan | Additional dead ends | |
| Update web site with new Radio Closet contents and boxes |
| Try installing new CL-33 driven element traps to test for improvement of 10 meter SSB problem | Traps | |
| Troubleshoot hum problem on Titan 425 and install new electrolytics if indicated | Set of 8 new HV electrolytics | |
| Remove picture window security bars and recoat | ||
| Connectorize StackMatch boxes for quick swapout | Jones plugs/sockets | |
| Install high 80 meter dipole in prototype | ||
| Repair and reinstall 2 meter Ringo Ranger broken radial | Rethreaded rod | |
| Install outdoor shower at new wall | Moen shower fixture and adapters for PVC connection | |
| Rehab entire roof - anchor screws | Black tar roof
sealant Bucket of galvanized anchor screws |
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| Bring planter dirt up to finish level | ||
| Prototype installation of lawn sprinkler system | All parts except tubing | |
| Install TV line to East room | Coax |
| Project | Need to Take | On Hand or Buy Locally |
| Install four new wheels on lawn mower | Wheels | |
| Research front end protectors or ICE filters | ||
| Install Tardis time server on all machines | ||
| Install side mount for US/JA 20 yagi | Hardware kit | |
| Rehab Europe 15 yagi | Rebuild and truss kits | |
| Replace all wind truss hardware and weatherproof for US/JA tower | Kit - complete | |
| Install new vertical overhead truss supports on US/JA 20 and 15 yagis | Rebuild and truss kits | |
| Scrape and paint 70 - 50 on Europe tower | Paint and brushes |
| Try installing new CL-33 driven element traps to test for improvement of 10 meter SSB problem | Traps | |
| Troubleshoot hum problem on Titan 425 and install new electrolytics if indicated | Set of 8 new HV electrolytics | |
| Test, catalog, then store new FT-1000 Mark V | FT-1000 (6) Mark V from W8TK | |
| Remove picture window security bars and recoat | ||
| Connectorize StackMatch boxes for quick swapout | Jones plugs/sockets | |
| Install high 80 meter dipole in prototype | ||
| Repair and reinstall 2 meter Ringo Ranger broken radial | Rethreaded rod | |
| Install outdoor shower at new wall | Moen shower fixture and adapters for PVC connection | |
| Finish paint on roof terrace and addition | Off white and brushes | |
| Hang Erickson painting in East Sunroom | Framed painting | |
| Rehab entire roof - anchor screws | Black tar roof
sealant Bucket of galvanized anchor screws |
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| Bring planter dirt up to finish level | ||
| Prototype installation of lawn sprinkler system | All parts except tubing | |
| Install telephone line to East room | Coax | |
| Install TV line to East room | Coax | |
| Rough install irrigation lines to new planters | Tubing, fittings | |
| Identify and reconnect all construction-related radials | ||
| Install new wireless router | Router | |
| Resnake sewer line | ||
| Troubleshoot PC17 | ||
| Repair wireless access in sunroom | ||
| Seal grout in sunroom | TilePro grout sealer |
| Project | Need to Take | On Hand or Buy Locally |
| Install four new wheels on lawn mower | Wheels | |
| Apply for PJ2T callsigns for 2006-2007 events | Application forms, cash | |
| Renew PJ2DX for another year | Application form | |
| Pay homeowner's insurance premium | E-mail, cash | |
| Pay CY 2003 real estate tax | Bill, cash | |
| Install side mounts for Europe 10, 15 yagis | Hardware kit | |
| Install side mount for US/JA 20 yagi | Hardware kit | |
| Take down Europe 10, 15 yagis | ||
| Rehab Europe 10, 15 yagis | ||
| Replace all wind truss hardware and weatherproof for Europe tower | ||
| Replace all wind truss hardware and weatherproof for US/JA tower | ||
| Replace bottom US/JA tower ocean guy tail and dead ends | ||
| Install new vertical overhead truss supports on US/JA 20 and 15 yagis | ||
| Replace deadend on WARC tower, ocean end | ||
| Scrape and paint top 50 feet of Europe tower | ||
| Test TB-3 on Europe tower for loosenability | ||
| Add missing cover plates in East sunroom | ||
| Try installing new CL-33 driven element traps to test for improvement of 10 meter SSB problem | Traps | |
| Troubleshoot hum problem on Titan 425 and install new electrolytics if indicated | Set of 8 new HV electrolytics | |
| Test, catalog, then store new FT-1000 Mark V | FT-1000 Mark V from W8TK | |
| Continue recoating of East security bars | ||
| Remove picture window security bars and recoat | ||
| Connectorize StackMatch boxes for quick swapout | Jones plugs/sockets | |
| Install high 80 meter dipole in prototype | ||
| Repair and reinstall 2 meter Ringo Ranger broken radial | Rethreaded rod | |
| Install outdoor shower at new wall | Moen shower fixture and adapters for PVC connection | |
| Rehab entire roof - anchor screws | Bucket of galvanized anchor screws | Black tar roof sealant |
| Bring planter dirt up to finish level | ||
| Prototype installation of lawn sprinkler system | All parts except tubing | |
| Install telephone line to East room | Coax | |
| Install TV line to East room | Coax | |
| Rough install irrigation lines to new planters | Tubing, fittings | |
| Install new wireless router | Linksys router | |
| Install new phone in East Sunroom | GE phone | |
| Resnake sewer line | Snake bits | |
| Pour floor in step closet | ||
| Troubleshoot PC17 | ||
| Fix wireless access in sunroom | Replacement wireless card | |
| Identify and reconnect all construction-related radials |
| Project | Need to Take | On Hand or Buy Locally |
| Install four new wheels on lawn mower | ||
| Try installing new CL-33 driven element traps to test for improvement of 10 meter SSB problem | Traps | |
| Troubleshoot hum problem on Titan 425 and install new electrolytics if indicated | Set of 8 new HV electrolytics | |
| Test, catalog, then store new FT-1000 Mark V | FT-1000 Mark V from W8TK | |
| Store power transformer for Titan III | Power transformer for Titan III | |
| Continue recoating of East security bars | ||
| Remove picture window security bars and recoat | ||
| Connectorize StackMatch boxes for quick swapout | Jones plugs/sockets | |
| Install new boom-to-mast clamp on Europe 10 yagi | New clamp and new hardware | |
| Perform full inspection of all three towers | ||
| Make complete list of hardware and parts needed for takedown and rehab cycle on yagis | ||
| Install high 80 meter dipole in prototype | ||
| Repaint US/JA tower as necessary | Two component paint and brushes | |
| Repair and reinstall 2 meter Ringo Ranger broken radial | Rethreaded rod | |
| Connect East room water lines to sources at utility room | New soldering torch. | Copper and PVC fittings all available on island. |
| Install outdoor shower at new wall | Moen shower fixture and adapters for PVC connection | |
| Coat all new concrete with sealer | Benjamin Moore sealer | |
| Apply all exterior paint | 5 gallon buckets of Comotex (Off White) | |
| Install flooring in East room | Marble tile | |
| Install two ceiling fans and lights | #14 stranded THHN | Fans and conduit and work boxes, switches, cover plate |
| Rehab entire roof - anchor screws | Bucket of galvanized anchor screws | Black tar roof sealant |
| Install light lenses on five wall lights | Correct hex head screws | |
| Bring planter dirt up to finish level | ||
| Coat all new exterior boxes and fixtures with epoxy paint | Epoxy | |
| Prototype installation of lawn sprinkler system | All parts except tubing | |
| Install step-down transformer at East room entry panel | Transformer: Goisco | |
| Install telephone line to East room | Coax | |
| Install TV line to East room | Coax | |
| Rough install irrigation lines to new planters | Tubing, fittings | |
| Finish downspout installation in planter bed | 3 inch PVC tubing and fittings | |
| Identify and reconnect all construction-related radials |
| Project | Need to Take | On Hand or Buy Locally |
| Install new power supplies into bad Compaq desktop systems | Six new power supplies | |
| Assess the problems with any remaining bad computers | ||
| Install four new wheels on lawn mower | ||
| Try installing new CL-33 driven element traps to test for improvement of 10 meter SSB problem | Traps | |
| Troubleshoot hum problem on Titan 425 and install new electrolytics if indicated | Set of 8 new HV electrolytics | |
| Continue recoating of East security bars | ||
| Apply for license for WA4PGM | Paperwork | |
| Remove picture window security bars and recoat | ||
| Bury more 160 radials | ||
| Deliver HT to PJ2JW | HT | |
| Make temporary 160 radials at north end of yard permanent | ||
| Connectorize StackMatch boxes for quick swapout | Jones plugs/sockets | |
| Install new boom-to-mast clamp on Europe 10 yagi | New clamp and new hardware | |
| Store backup board and parts for Moose MPI-50 security unit | ||
| Perform full inspection of all three towers | ||
| Make complete list of hardware and parts needed for takedown and rehab cycle on yagis | ||
| Install high 80 meter dipole in prototype | ||
| Initiate construction of sunroom | Blueprints | |
| Repaint US/JA tower as necessary | Two component paint and brushes | |
| Install 80 meter ocean wire vertical in prototype | ||
| Repaint West bedroom with semi-gloss paint | ||
| Make TV cabling permanent to three rooms and pavilion | ||
| Attempt repair of Astron RS-50 | W8TK expert repair kit | |
| Repair and reinstall 2 meter Ringo Ranger broken radial | Rethreaded rod | |
| Assess relay problem with Alpha linear | ||
| Upgrade WL to 10.57 | ||
| Replace 40 yagi rotor | ||
| Replace fans in 3Com switch | Fans |
| Project | Need to Take | On Hand or Buy Locally |
| Install entrance panel for pennant antennas | Panel, DC power wire, hardware | |
| Complete assembly of StackMatch specialized expert test kit, then troubleshoot bad StackMatch | StackMatches (2), control panel, test cable, dummy loads, documentation | |
| Install all software on PC9 and PC10 and store | PC9 and PC10 | |
| Perform power supply swap test of bad Compaq desktop systems | ||
| Install four new wheels on lawn mower | Wheels | |
| Troubleshoot CL-33 and install new driven element traps if indicated | Traps | |
| Paint Europe tower from 30 foot point up | Sandpaper - 3M "Sandblaster" | Epoxy paint |
| Install and test Titan I RF deck | Titan I and documentation | |
| Continue recoating of East security bars | ||
| Remove picture window security bars and recoat | ||
| Bury more 160 radials | ||
| Seal the rest of the plywood in shelter roof | Varnish | |
| Connectorize StackMatch boxes for quick swapout | Jones plugs/sockets | |
| Install updated Norton Antivirus | New product CD | |
| Install new boom-to-mast clamp on US/JA 20 yagi | New clamp from
W8AV New hardware |
|
| Install new knob on Centaur band switch and give to VERONA | New knob | |
| Store backup board and parts for Moose MPI-50 security unit | ||
| Make satellite TV operational | ||
| Transport and place FT-1000 # 2 into service | FT-1000 # 2 | |
| Paint soffit undersides | Brilliant white paint | |
| Replace rotor cable to WARC | Belden 8 conductor cable - 250 feet | |
| Repair and reinstall 2 meter Ringo Ranger broken radial | Rethreaded rod | |
| Project | Need to Take | On Hand or Buy Locally |
| Troubleshoot "A" port on # 3 FT-1000MP | Pencil iron and solder sucker - follow W6XA advice | |
| Paint Europe tower from 30 foot point up | Sandpaper - 3M "Sandblaster" | Epoxy paint |
| Repair 30 meter inv vee | Wire and rope | |
| Install entire RX antenna switching system | RAS 8 x 2, four splitters, all needed cables, connectors, adapters, documentation, schematics | |
| Install and test Titan I RF deck | Titan I | |
| Continue recoating of East security bars | ||
| Remove picture window security bars and recoat | ||
| Bury more 160 radials | ||
| Seal the rest of the plywood in shelter roof | Varnish | |
| Connectorize StackMatch boxes for quick swapout | Jones plugs/sockets | |
| Install two additional roofing filters | Filters | |
| Perform total functionality test of all four stations and computers | ||
| Install updated Writelog version | PJ2T Standard CD | |
| Install updated Norton Antivirus | New product CD | |
| Install new boom-to-mast clamp on US/JA 20 yagi | New clamp from
W8AV New hardware |
|
| Store new FT-1000 HPF board in radio closet | HPF board | |
| Store two 4CX1600B tubes | 4CX1600B tubes | |
| Get coax switch to PJ2GT | Daiwa switch | |
| Replace locking chain for glass top table with combination chain | New chain | |
| Install and test WinKeys | Four WinKeys, interface cables | |
| Store new wheels, carburetor kit, and start cord for MTD mower | Parts on order | |
| Install new knob on Centaur band switch and give to VERONA | New knob | |
| Store backup board and parts for Moose MPI-50 security unit | ||
| Replace CB male--male PL-259 adapters at Station # 3 with Amphenol adapters | Two Amphenol adapters | |
| Hang new contest plaques | Two plaques | |
| Make satellite TV operational | ||
| Renew homeowner's insurance | 100170897, 100170896, 100170895 | |
| Apply for seven callsign permissions | Paperwork filled out | |
| Repair dead telephone line | ||
| Transport and place FT-1000 # 2 into service | FT-1000 # 2 | |
| Assess condition of all outside station components and generate prioritized work list | ||
| Paint soffit undersides | Brilliant white paint | |
| Replace rotor cable to WARC | Belden 8 conductor cable - 250 feet | |
| Repair and reinstall 2 meter Ringo Ranger broken radial | Rethreaded rod | |
| Buy and install light fixture over sink | Locally available light fixture |
| Project | Need to Take | On Hand or Buy Locally |
| Repair failed tiles in West bathroom shower | Grout and mastic | Additional tiles from SWBR |
| Troubleshoot "A" port on # 3 FT-1000MP | ||
| Remove coax tapes on US tower, entire tower, paint, and reattach and weatherproof | Scotch 33 | |
| Paint US 20 boom truss vertical L-channels. | ||
| Scrape and paint US/JA tower | Wire brush, brushes | Epoxy paint |
| Continue recoating of East security bars | ||
| Apply for special callsign for seven contests | Cash NAfl 770 and all application paperwork | |
| Renew PJ2DX local callsign | Application paperwork | |
| Paint soffit undersides | Brilliant white paint | |
| Shoot more photos for PJ2DX QSL | ||
| Replace rotor cable to WARC | Belden 8 conductor cable - 250 feet | |
| Repair and reinstall 2 meter Ringo Ranger broken radial | Rethreaded rod | |
| Bury more 160 radials | ||
| Begin installation of PJ2 PacketCluster | ||
| Connectorize StackMatch boxes for quick swapout | Jones plugs/sockets | |
| Seal the rest of the plywood in shelter roof | Varnish | |
| Install TBS cable and distribution amp permanently | ||
| Fix clearance problem on wall man-gate | ||
| Replace coax to 160 Inv L | Coax | |
| Plant citrus trees in back yard | ||
| Install post lights on pillars at street | Bulkhead light fixtures | Small fluorescent bulbs |
| Buy and install light fixture over sink | Locally available light fixture |
| Project | Need to Take | On Hand or Buy Locally |
| Repair last 16 failed tiles in west bathroom shower | Grout | Additional tiles from SWBR |
| Replace stucco plaster on house corners damaged by construction | ||
| Install post lights on pillars at street | Bulkhead light fixtures | Small fluorescent bulbs |
| Buy and install light fixture over sink | Locally available light fixture |
| Install and test M/2 interlock system | Entire system | |
| Repair Europe Beverage | ||
| Troubleshoot "A" port on # 3 FT-1000MP | ||
| Permanently install coax stubs and document | ||
| Final install of WL audio lines, boxes, and connector adapters | ||
| Make, test, and label subreceiver pigtails for headphones | ||
| Repair 160 Inv L high SWR problem | ||
| Install and test new shielded audio cables for SSB | Rebuilt cables |
| Replace and weatherproof rusted wire clips on US 20 boom lateral braces |
1/8 inch wire clips, galvanized | Duct seal |
| Replace and weatherize rusted clips on all 8 boom truss attachments in the air. |
1/8 inch wire clips, galvanized | Duct seal |
| Replace tie wraps on TA-33 balun |
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| Remove coax tapes on US tower, entire tower, paint, and reattach and
weatherproof |
Scotch 33 | |
| Paint US 20 boom truss vertical L-channels. |
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| Duct seal all wire clips on 15 US yagi boom laterals |
Duct seal | |
| Install new ceiling fans in both bathrooms | Fans | |
| Install tree lighting system | All components and bulbs from Home Depot, flexible conduit and fittings | |
| Shoot more photos for PJ2DX QSL | ||
| Troubleshoot WARC rotor to isolate source of jittery direction indication during rotation | ||
| Repair and reinstall 2 meter Ringo Ranger broken radial | Rethreaded rod | |
| Bury more 160 radials | ||
| Begin installation of PJ2 PacketCluster | ||
| Connectorize StackMatch boxes for quick swapout | Jones plugs/sockets |
| Seal the rest of the plywood in shelter roof | Varnish | |
| Replace mirror in east bedroom | Metric tape measure |
| Project | Need to Take | On Hand or Buy Locally |
| Repair last 16 failed tiles in west bathroom shower | Grout | Additional tiles from SWBR |
| Install new blinds in main room | Paperwork from Ackerman to get blinds installed | |
| Install 1 x 6s on rafter tips in pavilion | Galvanized nails | Lumber is on hand |
| Obtain Norton AV rebate documents | ||
| Replace stucco plaster on house corners damaged by construction | ||
| Install post lights on pillars at street | Bulkhead light fixtures | Small fluorescent bulbs |
| Buy and install light fixture over sink | Locally available light fixture |
| Install W3NQN automatic filter system at Station # 1 | Shelf brackets | Filters and controller are on hand |
| Completely clean and reorganize radio closet | Plastic organizer boxes | |
| Move W3NQN manual system to Station # 3 | 60 ft 8 conductor shielded DC wire | |
| Install and test M/2 interlock system | Entire system | |
| Install and test new shielded audio cables for SSB | Rebuilt cables | |
| Install Writelog update on all computers | PJ2T Master CD (2 copies) | |
| Update .DAT and .CTY files on all machines. | PJ2T Master CD (2 copies) | |
| Confirm Fatum insurance renewal and pick up papers. | ||
| Recable 20 meter array to be available at Stations 2 and 3. | ||
| Replace fill valve and wall valve on East toilet. | Threaded valve and Fluidmaster kit | |
| Troubleshoot SWR problem on 80 Europe loop | ||
| Retune 160 Inverted L, which has drifted in frequency | ||
| Continue painting on Europe tower, especially top section | Two component paint | |
| Continue painting on US/JA tower, especially top section | Two component paint | |
| Replace rusted Europe mast safety U bolt with an aluminum
one |
Aluminum U bolt, 2 inch | |
| Replace rusted hardware on 160 vee PVC support at top of Europe
tower |
Huge 3 inch U-bolts | |
| Repair failed 80 meter Europe reflector | ||
| Replace and weatherproof rusted wire clips on US 20 boom lateral braces |
1/8 inch wire clips, galvanized | Duct seal |
| Same on Eur 20 truss wires. |
1/8 inch wire clips, galvanized | Duct seal |
| Replace and weatherize rusted clips on all 8 boom truss attachments in the air. |
1/8 inch wire clips, galvanized | Duct seal |
| Replace tie wraps on TA-33 balun |
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| Remove coax tapes on US tower, entire tower, paint, and reattach and
weatherproof |
Scotch 33 | |
| Paint US 20 boom truss vertical L-channels. |
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| Duct seal all wire clips on 15 US yagi boom laterals |
Duct seal | |
| Install additional solar landscaping lights | Light fixtures (2) | |
| Install new ceiling fans in both bathrooms | Fans | |
| Install new table fans for all stations | Fans (5) | |
| Install tree lighting system | All components and bulbs from Home Depot, flexible conduit and fittings | |
| Replace four center insulators on Cush Craft 10 meter yagis | Lexan rods | |
| Clean and weatherproof all exposed hardware on US/JA 10 meter yagis | Duct seal, Scotch 33 | |
| Reinstall 10 stack with new stacking cables at wider spacing | Coax cables are on hand on th e island | |
| Troubleshoot and repair automatic band switching at Station #1 Top Ten box | ||
| Shoot more photos for PJ2DX QSL | ||
| Troubleshoot WARC rotor to isolate source of jittery direction indication during rotation | ||
| Repair and reinstall 2 meter Ringo Ranger broken radial | Rethreaded rod | |
| Bury more 160 radials | ||
| Begin installation of PJ2 PacketCluster | ||
| Inspect Europe Beverage, entire length | ||
| Connectorize StackMatch boxes for quick swapout | Jones plugs/sockets |
| Update Norton Antivirus definitions on all machines | New Norton AV software | |
| Seal the rest of the plywood in shelter roof | Varnish | |
| Replace mirror in east bedroom | Metric tape measure | |
| Install all new boom truss assembly on Europe 20 yagi | Prefabbed assemblies |
| Project | Need to Take | On Hand or Buy Locally |
| Repair failed sink wall tile in west bathroom | Tile mastic, tile cutter, grout | |
| Install new blinds in main room | Blinds | |
| Verify Karnak as source of patio furniture and make a purchase | Karnak furniture | |
| Install 1 x 6s on rafter tips in pavilion | Lumber is on hand | |
| Install new drapes in West bedroom | Drapes, rods, hook/loops | |
| Install hammock support hardware in pavilion | Chains, threaded link, concrete anchors | |
| Install video cameras on both porches | Cameras and C batteries | |
| Seal pavilion posts and beams | Brushes | Concrete sealer |
| Cement tops of pavilion rail balustrade posts | Concrete and sand | |
| Seal rail and posts | Concrete sealer | |
| Paint all new concrete off white | Paint - Comotex | |
| Install post lights | Bulkhead light fixtures | Small fluorescent bulbs |
| Buy and install light fixture over sink | Locally available light fixture | |
| Install W3NQN automatic filter system at Station # 1 | Shelf brackets | Filters and controller are on hand |
| Move W3NQN manual system to Station # 3 | 60 ft 8 conductor shielded DC wire | |
| Install tree lighting system | All components and bulbs from Home Depot, flexible conduit and fittings | |
| Transport and test Arizona Alpha 76 linear, then put in storage | Alpha 76 bought from N7BG | |
| Replace four center insulators on Cush Craft 10 meter yagis | Lexan rods | |
| Shoot more photos for PJ2DX QSL | ||
| Troubleshoot WARC rotor to isolate source of jittery direction indication during rotation | ||
| Repair and reinstall 2 meter Ringo Ranger broken radial | Threaded rod | |
| Bury more 160 radials | ||
| Begin installation of PJ2 PacketCluster | ||
| Connectorize StackMatch boxes for quick swapout | Jones plugs/sockets | |
| Update Norton Antivirus definitions on all machines | CD | |
| Revarnish gates | Polyurethane varnish | |
| Seal plywood in shelter roof | ||
| Seal and paint new concrete in shelter | ||
| Install drapes and rod in West bedroom | Drapes, rods | |
| Replace mirror in east bedroom | ||
| Inspect Europe yagi, full length |
| Project | Need to Take | On Hand or Buy Locally |
| Shoot more photos for PJ2DX QSL | ||
| Shoot updated calendar photos of the stations and from the towers | ||
| Reinstall Europe Beverage feedline with conduit, hidden | Conduit | |
| Troubleshoot WARC rotor to isolate source of jittery direction indication during rotation | ||
| Electrical installation in ocean shelter | Many electrical components | |
| Repair and reinstall 2 meter Ringo Ranger broken radial | Threaded rod | |
| Inspect, clean, lubricate, and coat guy anchors, equalizer plates, and turnbuckles where needed | ||
| Get a printer functioning | W0CG Canon BCJ-4200 and ink and software | |
| Bury more 160 radials | ||
| Begin installation of PJ2 PacketCluster | ||
| Connectorize StackMatch boxes for quick swapout | Jones plugs/sockets | |
| Update Norton Antivirus definitions on all machines | ||
| Seal plywood in shelter roof | ||
| Seal and paint new concrete in shelter | ||
| Lubricate and re-label all locks | ||
| Continue scraping east porch security bars | ||
| Repair mirror in east bedroom | ||
| Replace shower head in east bathroom | ||
| Inspect Europe yagi, full length | ||
| Splint the bad leg on the WARC tower and clean up the oxidation problems at the rotor plate |
| Project | Need to Take | On Hand or Buy Locally |
| Tune parasitic elements on 80 loop for CW and install tuning stubs | Roll of # 14 blue solid Cu | MFJ analyzer, knife switches |
| Swap in a new rotor on the WARC tower | Rotor donated in Columbus -- rehabbed by CATS | |
| Add a quick-disconnect pigtail for the WARC tower rotor | Male and female quick disconnects from CATS | |
| Add switch to get both Bevs to Station # 3 | MFJ switch, coax adapters, coax. | |
| Mark presets for LK-800 | ||
| Attempt to replace potentiometer in old WARC rotor -- if unsuccessful, return it to the States | Potentiometer from K8ND is at QTH | |
| Stash cks and a backup credit card in a safety deposit box | ||
| Shoot more photos for PJ2DX QSL | ||
| Shoot updated photos of the stations and from the towers | ||
| Put CCC Rotor 4 in storage | Rehabbed repaired rotor from CATS | |
| Repair and reinstall 2 meter Ringo Ranger broken radial | Threaded rod | |
| Inspect, clean, lubricate, and coat guy anchors, equalizer plates, and turnbuckles where needed | ||
| Label all six rotors | ||
| Get a printer functioning | W0CG Canon BCJ-4200 and ink and software | |
| Scrape, prime, and coat two sections on US/JA tower and one on Eur tower |
Brushes |
|
| Bury more 160 radials | ||
| Begin installation of PJ2 PacketCluster | ||
| Connectorize StackMatch boxes for quick swapout | Jones plugs/sockets | |
| Update Norton Antivirus definitions on all machines | ||
| Install automatic switching panel and filters at Station #2 | Filter panel assembly and filters | |
| Finish design of patio project | Drawings and photos |
| Project | Need to Take | On Hand or Buy Locally |
| Retune the 80 Europe delta loop beam for 3750 and remove the tuning stubs at the bottom and replace with poly at the corners | W8AV poly twinlead | MFJ analyzer |
| Make a second set of poly tuning stubs for the 80 delta loop to make a quick change to 3530. | Knife switches and stainless hardware | |
| Swap in a new rotor on the WARC tower | Rotor donated in Columbus -- rehabbed by CATS | |
| Add a quick-disconnect pigtail for the WARC tower rotor | Male and female quick disconnects from CATS | |
| Replace bad tiewraps with tape on all overhead messengers | Scotch 33 | |
| Put labels on Alpha 78 | Preprinted labels | |
| Attempt to replace potentiometer in old WARC rotor -- if unsuccessful, return it to the States | Potentiometer from K8ND is at QTH | |
| Shoot photos for PJ2DX QSL | ||
| Shoot updated photos of the stations and from the towers | ||
| Hang recent article displays, framed and matted (CQ and QST) | Frame and mat reductions | |
| Put the new T2X rotor in storage | Rehabbed repaired rotor from W9JUV | |
| Install three rotor boxes with brake delay mods | Three rotor boxes from N8NR; preprinted labels | |
| Bring back three rotor boxes for N8NR replacements | ||
| Move 2 meter radio to Station # 4 | 9913 class coax - 60 ft | |
| Repair and reinstall 2 meter Ringo Ranger, fully weatherproofed | Parts from W8TK Ringo | |
| Label coax stub kit and pre-connect all needed coax tees and adapters | Female tees and male-male adapters (6); labels, preprinted | Clear tape |
| Inspect Europe Beverage and repair any damage | ||
| Replace threaded toilet shutoff valve in East bathroom (It's leaking) | Replacement valve and washer set | |
| Inspect, clean, lubricate, and coat guy anchors, equalizer plates, and turnbuckles where needed | ||
| Stock backup tubes for Titan II and LK-800 in radio closet | GU-91B, 3CX800A7 | |
| Corrosion-proof salt-exposed guy anchor parts with duct seal and tape | Duct seal, Scotch 33 | ScotchKote |
| Label all six rotors | ||
| Re-label rotor boxes | ||
| Get a printer functioning | W0CG Canon BCJ-4200 and ink and software | |
| Scrape, prime, and coat four sections on US/JA tower | Take about six brushes | Need more primer and epoxy paint
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| Bury more 160 radials | ||
| Update Writelog to current version on all machines. | New PJ2T standard software disk | |
| Update Norton Antivirus definitions on all machines | ||
| Install new RigRunners and DC plugs | RigRunners from N1ZZ | |
| Attempt to clear problem of 80 meters knocking off the phone diapup | ||
| Install new 3CX1200A7 in the AL-1200, but leave the amp in the closet | 3CX1200A7 tube | |
| Connect and exercise RigBlaster Pro on RTTY | MMTTY documentation | |
| Install automatic switching panel and filters at Station #2 | Filter panel assembly and filters |
| Project | Need to Take | On Hand or Buy Locally |
| Replace screen door piping and screens on west main door and east bedroom door | Piping | |
| Swap in a new rotor on the US/JA tower - repaint with epoxy | Rotor on hand | |
| Replace pot in US/JA rotor and test | Potentiometer from K8ND | |
| Diagnose direction-indication problem in WARC rotor. | Potentiometer from K8ND | |
| Install three rotor boxes with brake delay mods | Three rotor boxes from N8NR | |
| Bring back three rotor boxes for N8NR replacements | ||
| Re-label rotor boxes | ||
| Get a printer functioning | W0CG Canon BCJ-4200 and ink and software | |
| Test FT-1000MP #4 and store it in backup closet | FT-1000MP #4 | |
| Scrape and prime east security bars with epoxy paint | ||
| Repair broken cantilever rope on Europe 80 meter loop beam | Phillystran and hardware to attach loops at top | |
| Place new 3CX800A7 and new GU-91 in radio closet storage | Tubes | |
| Install automatic switching panel and filters at Station #2 | ||
| Move 2 meter radio to Station # 4 | 9913 class coax - 40 ft | |
| Label coax stub kit and pre-connect all needed coax tees and adapters | Female tees and male-male adapters (6); labels, preprinted | Clear tape |
| Bury additional radials for 160 Inv L | ||
| Pay property taxes | Statement and adequate cash | |
| Join CCC members into VERONA | List and cash | |
| Re-install FT-1000 Field at Station #2 | FT-1000 Field | |
| Install new light fixture over sink below cabinets | Need one 50HZ light fixture | Surface stick ducting is still on island; 50 Hz ballast is on hand at house. |
| Test Compaq desktop (PC 14) and then put it in backup storage | Compaq Desktop #3 | |
| Inspect Europe Beverage and repair any damage | ||
| Inspect, clean, lubricate, and coat guy anchors, equalizer plates, and turnbuckles where needed |
| Project | Need to Take | On Hand or Buy Locally |
| Bury feedline (RG-213) from Europe Beverage road-crossing point to station | 300 ft BuryFlex RG-213 | |
| Continue painting the Europe tower | Primer and paint are on hand at QTH | |
| Install Beverage switching arrangement in QTH | One more two position coax switch | Use existing lightweight coax |
| Move 2 meter radio to Station # 4 | 9913 class coax - 40 ft | |
| Label coax stub kit and install all needed coax tees and adapters | Female tees and male-male adapters (6); labels, preprinted | Clear tape |
| Bury additional radials for 160 Inv L | ||
| Research property taxes | Deed, copy of purchase closing invoice, contact information on Smeets Patricia van Rooyen | |
| Install inline filter at telephone entry point and try to isolate source of 80 and 170 interference | N8BJQ K-Com filter and tech note | |
| Install new light fixture over sink below cabinets | Need one 50HZ light fixture | Surface stick ducting is still on island; 50 Hz ballast is on hand at house. |
| Rearrange computers per NW0L recommendations | Printed copy of his E-mail | |
| Install better general room lighting over dinner table | 4 foot track, connector, splice piece, switch box, wall-mount moulding. | Fixtures and bulbs are on hand in west closet |
| Change .INI files for Writelog and store copies on web site and on server for PJ2T Standard CD | ||
| File application with BT for IARU and drop off cy of residence permit application verification | KPMG paper | |
| Get M&C checking privileges |
| Project | Need to Take | On Hand or Buy Locally |
| Permanentize isolated US/JA Beverage and bury coax | Direct burial RG-213 -- 250 feet | |
| Fix software problem (Norton) on Ethernet | ||
| Move 2 meter radio to Station # 4 | 9913 class coax - 40 ft | |
| Label coax stub kit and install all needed coax tees and adapters | Female tees and male-male adapters (6); labels, preprinted | Clear tape |
| Bury additional radials for 160 Inv L | ||
| Lay out designs for patios and porches | ||
| Visit Pearl N.V. to finalize insurance application | ||
| Pay property taxes | ||
| Install new light fixtures over sink below cabinets | Need two light fixtures | Surface stick ducting is still on island; 50 Hz ballast is on hand at house. |
| Install better general room lighting over dinner table | Study and design while on site – not sure how to do this | |
| Complete Europe Beverage | 1000 ft #14 insulated wire and Beverage transformers; heavy boots | All parts on hand on Curacao |
| Get M&C checking privileges |
| Project | Need to Take | On Hand or Buy Locally |
| Replace Ethernet cables with shielded cable and route away from coax and RF sources | Shielded cables, various lengths | |
| Install ferrites on new cables and validate connectivity of all machines on network | ||
| Install new CD ROM in Compaq PC and test | 0.5 inch form factor CD ROM drive, Compaq (bought by NW0L) | |
| Move 2 meter radio to Station # 4 | 9913 class coax - 40 ft | |
| Finish painting of US/JA tower | Wire brushes | |
| Begin priming of Europe tower | Primer for epoxy on galvanizing | |
| Install new Ethernet hub and test | Ethernet switch (NW0L will ship) | |
| Label coax stub kit and install all needed coax tees and adapters | Female tees and male-male adapters (6); labels, preprinted | Clear tape |
| Bury additional radials for 160 Inv L | ||
| Paint CCC logo on entry wall | Amy's stencil and paint kit | |
| Clean/plant across front of wall | ||
| Deliver 160 meter traps to PJ2MI | Traps from Tennessee | |
| Lay out designs for patios and porches | ||
| Move rotor and stack boxes between Stations #1 and #2 and make them pluggable | Jones plugs and sockets and aluminum panel to mount on wall; standoffs and lag shields | Rotor cable |
| Visit Pearl N.V. to finalize insurance application | ||
| Pay property taxes | ||
| Install new light fixtures over sink below cabinets | Need two light fixtures | Surface stick ducting is still on island; 50 Hz ballast is on hand at house. |
| Install better general room lighting over dinner table | Study and design while on site – not sure how to do this | |
| Put new plywood in bottom of love seat, or tack down what is there now | ||
| Complete Europe Beverage | All parts on hand on Curacao | |
| Install outdoor shower | All parts on hand | |
| Recable to make M/2 easier at Station # 2 | Design needed, and possibly one or two switches | |
| Assist Brett on Verona PacketCluster system | ||
| Initiate residence permit process | ||
| Get M&C checking privileges | ||
| Get "replace with spare part" numbers for all Compaq components. | ||
| Buy CCC bicycle and secure it | Security chain |
| Project | Need to Take | On Hand or Buy Locally |
| Raise top US/JA 15 meter monobander | MFJ-259B | |
| Repair Titan II | Parts as specified by W4PA | |
| Repair LK-800 | Take 12 V and 24 V relays to wire around QSK board | |
| Make duplicate copies of manuals: Titan II, Centaur, Alpha 86, Alpha 87 | ||
| Install Piexx board in W8TK TS-940 | Board (on hand at W0CG) | |
| Bring home RCS-4 for KU8E | ||
| Re-route Ethernet cables out of coax bundles and add ferrites | ||
| Replace toilet in West bathroom | Wax rings | |
| Set up Writelog keying at all stations (Station #1 may require special cabling) | Cabling diagrams and designs for Station #1 and software notes for Writelog.ini | |
| Research how to install W5XT multikeyer | Cable designs and installation notes | |
| Install and debug Writelog networking | Notes from testing at W0CG -- on PJ2T standard CD | |
| Locate source of telephone interference and minimize it | ||
| Remove 160 inv vee -- store it on west bedroom shelf | ||
| Paint rest of US/JA tower and hit upwind spots on Eur tower | Paint can caddy, more mitts, brush caddy (fabricate this), gloves | |
| Deliver cable and book and Caltrate to PJ2MI | 70 ft 9913 and connector on one end only | |
| Re-install 160 meter Inv L to top of Europe tower | Radials and hardware. | |
| Assess KN7Y yagi as a possible bottom 15 yagi and bring back dimensions to support modeling | ||
| Attempt to configure station for M/M | Extensive list -- coordinated with team by E-mail | |
| Arrange to have blocks welded on the security gates | Contact Kenneth Ferbius | |
| Visit Pearl N.V. to finalize insurance application | ||
| Get a resolution on the TV and Internet problem | ||
| Pay property taxes | ||
| Install new light fixtures over sink below cabinets | Need two light fixtures | Surface stick ducting is still on island; 50 Hz ballast is on hand at house. |
| Install better general room lighting over dinner table | Study and design while on site – not sure how to do this | |
| Finalize ground system wiring for US/JA beverage | Parts all on hand | |
| Install W9XT card in computer at main station and get it talking to WriteLog | N8BJQ project | |
| Repair logikeyer and put it in service at Station # 4 | ||
| Put in new LPT1 extender for Top Ten box and test it | Cable and gender changer needed | |
| Try RTTY program at Station # 1 and see if I can copy RTTY and PSK31 | ||
| Test packet system on 2 meter FM | ||
| Ground 2 meter FM radio and move away from AL-1200 | ||
| Install rapid tune mechanism for 80 loop | Need one more knife switch | |
| Put new plywood in bottom of love seat, or tack down what is there now | ||
| Modify filter panel for "through" while off | Relays on hand | |
| Connect filter panel so it can slave to the Top Ten box band changes | Improvise with what is on hand – make the tracking function switchable in or out | |
| Install outdoor shower | Shower, pre-made fittings, more Cu tubing, two valves. | |
| Install the HF-2V as well as feedline to it | All on hand | |
| Install DSP on Station # 1 radio. | Fabricate cables while on island. |
| Project | Need to Take | On Hand or Buy Locally |
| Diagnose and correct as much of the TVI and RFI problems as possible | K-Com telephone
filters Ferrite cores to make common mode rejection filters AC line filters Two Bencher YA-1 low-pass filters W8TK ARRL RFI book Bag of small ferrites from Hosfelt |
Assistance will be available from PJ2BR |
| Build 15 meter top US/JA yagi | Validated design
(K6STI) and all design notes from W8AV Borrowed MFJ meter from N8LGP Tube of Penetrox Buy all new element clips (30 each) |
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| Build 15 meter bottom US/JA yagi | Validated design
based on Hy-Gain yagi donated by KN7Y 155-BAS manual 204-BAS manual |
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| Install as much as possible of full SO2R configuration at Station # 1 | Components list awaiting design Full design diagrams |
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| Move LK-800 to second table to make room on Table 3 for Station # 4 | ||
| Replace parasitic suppressor in AL-1200 | Goose will order two from Ameritron - Aug 2002 | |
| Install and test full Station # 4 on Table 3 (Alpha 76 and TS-940) | Alpha 76 K3TUP TS-940 (repaired) |
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| Replace bad MODEM in CCC Pentium | PCI bus MODEM CCC membership polled 19 Aug 2002 - NW0L has one |
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| Reload all software on bad Pentium | Windows 98 disk, Writelog disk, all directions | |
| Troubleshoot computer network and try to get Writelog networked on all computers for CQWW CW | Writelog disks and directions | |
| Purchase 5 KW generator | Pre-fabricated
Romex cord - 110 Pre-fabricated Romex cord - 220, with female receptacle box on one end All various possible 220 volt male plugs to connect to generator Security chain and lock |
Gasoline can |
| Arrange to have blocks welded on the security gates | Contact Kenneth Ferbius | |
| Visit Pearl N.V. to finalize insurance application | ||
| Pay property taxes | ||
| Visit permits agent to begin residence permit process | Myra Massar myra.massar@kpmg.an 463-6259 | |
| Troubleshoot lock mechanism on the security gates | ||
| All unfinished projects from the March 14 - April 2 list in table below | ||
| Install repaired K8NZ linear and test on the air | Goose needs to complete the repair | |
| Make an updated inventory list of Radio Closet Items | ||
| Make an updated inventory list of station items, including keyers and levers and Boomsets and get serial numbers | ||
| Shoot complete set of new digital photos for the web site and for the calendar | W0CG digital camera and accessories | |
| Assess CW and computer interface situation on all radios and make a needed items list for next trip | ||
| Retrieve T-2X rotator manuals from PJ2MI | ||
| Complete Europe Beverage | All parts on hand on Curacao | |
| Obtain serial numbers for all equipment | ||
| Configure Omni VI station | Order Heil
AD-1-T 4 pin adapter cord for Ten-Tec Get dual female phono plugs to adapt for paddle Need Bencher paddle Need Heil foot switch Make serial cable: 10 ft three conductor shielded, male DB-25, female DB-9 Order good surge protected outlet strip for back porch station Make a coax jumper from back porch to 160 meter vee at bulkhead and a light weight one for Beverage Be sure there is a spare LPT1 keying adapter on the island |
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| Retrieve keyer for Chris Parnell | ||
| Test Ekno | Access 0018-886-467-702 |
| Project | Need to Take | On Hand or Buy Locally |
| Fabricate 15 meter yagi | Borrow
MFJ meter from N8LGP Buy tube of Penetrox |
All parts, including gamma match |
| Raise 15 meter yagi | All parts on hand | |
| Fix 10 meter box | Diagnostic procedure and circuit diagrams | Relays and diodes |
| Start painting 80 foot tower from top down until all marine paint is gone | Paint can with lid and belt loop with a brush and mitt caddy | |
| Extend irrigation system | Tees and ells for the tubing sizes brought back on last trip | |
| Assess all water usage: irrigate, shower, flush, wash dishes, load of wash | ||
| Replace kitchen sink faucet | Faucet
set, 8 in on center, with spray Plumber’s putty |
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| Remove garbage disposal and install new sink basket and piping | Sink basket and connection kits | |
| Install secure light fixture over the utility room door and put in fluorescent | Light fixture and fluor bulb 5 watt | |
| Install new light fixtures over sink below cabinets | Need two light fixtures | Surface stick ducting is still on island; 50 Hz ballast is on hand at house. |
| Install better general room lighting over dinner table | Study and design while on site – not sure how to do this | |
| Paint entire exterior | Enamel for trim White Moorgard for overhangs and porch ceilings Blue to mix trim color Photos for guidance |
All paint on hand |
| Clean up rock mess on east side of ocean wall | Labor | |
| Shovel out gravel in bed behind west bedroom | Labor | |
| Utility room rehab | Silicone
caulk Shelving |
Drywall
mud White paint Shelf brackets |
| Install water heater | All parts on hand | |
| Start priming of concrete wall | Primer paint from Europaints | |
| Order standard cover property insurance | Take letters and quote | |
| Experiment with phone – see what is possible | Take phone company guide sheet | |
| Turn in electric meter reading | Ask Brett to make up translation sheet | |
| Install porch lights | Take four each wall fixtures for low wattage fluorescents, four metal work
boxes, four exterior switches and cover plates, two motion sensor units. Fixtures must
enclose the bulbs so they are hard to steal Look for heavy plastic conduit |
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| Rake up gravel in yard, especially by the west porch | Labor | |
| Clean up driveway entryway | Labor | |
| Rake down dirt across front and transplant some cactus and decorative plants | Labor | |
| Backfill rest of the wall ditch where Ransel did not finish | Labor | |
| Fill obvious gaps in roof at ridge | Roofing cement | |
| Get WriteLog working on all three computers with Telnet spots incoming | Writelog manual | |
| Design network and get IC-765 under computer control | ||
| Make linear PTT adapter line to come out of TK TS-940 and install it | Plugs on hand in the red plastic box | |
| Reorganize the plumbing and electrical kits in the radio closet | ||
| Clean up fan wiring for the main room fans | Duct is on hand | |
| Replace DSS moulding with white color above TV | ||
| Install Eur beverage | ||
| Finalize ground system wiring for US/JA beverage | Parts all on hand | |
| Install W9XT card in computer at main station and get it talking to WriteLog | N8BJQ project | |
| Troubleshoot printing problem | ||
| Try CT network again with all computers in loop | ||
| Repair logikeyer and put it in service at Station # 4 | ||
| Install Atomic clock | ||
| Replace battery in irrigation system | 9 volt batteries | |
| Repair sliding door screens | Bead material needed | |
| Replace battery in motion sensor light and test it | 9 volt batteries | |
| Put in new LPT1 extender for Top Ten box and test it | Cable and gender changer needed | |
| Try RTTY program at Station # 1 and see if I can copy RTTY and PSK31 | ||
| Test packet system on 2 meter FM | ||
| Ground 2 meter FM radio and move away from AL-1200 | ||
| Install tune up guide for Titan II and replace all hand written labels | Preprinted
labels and guides Clear package tape |
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| Stop at Mitsubishi Motors and discuss vehicle ownership | ||
| Install rapid tune mechanism for 80 loop | Need one more knife switch | |
| Install corner post for director of 80 loop | ||
| Clean gravel and sand pile out of back yard | Labor | |
| Put new plywood in bottom of love seat, or tack down what is there now | ||
| Throw out trash in front of yard and rake clean | ||
| Modify filter panel for "through" while off | Relays on hand | |
| Connect filter panel so it can slave to the Top Ten box band changes | Improvise with what is on hand – make the tracking function switchable in or out | |
| Test power supply for IBM Pentium and take a replacement if it is bad | ||
| Install the HF-2V as well as feedline to it | All on hand | |
| Try to isolate the nighttime noise source | W8TK AM receiver and direction finder | |
| Install DSP on Station # 1 radio. | Fabricate cables while on island. | |
| Characterize problem with 6 meter radio using freq counter and make an explanatory placard | ||
| Send Korra add’l keys for blue, radio closet | ||
| Hide a new key to the ocean gate – 10 meter boom | ||
| Do triage repair to tile in west bathroom | Glue on hand | |
| Put new outlets in the four porch receptacle boxes | Receptacles on hand | |
| Replace screen in west door | Beading material on hand to take down | |
| Assess problem with BJQ Toshiba and possibly bring back to US | ||
| Install new motherboard in DMI 486 minitower | Need to cannibalize 486 motherboard from DMI at home | |
| Install good power supply in IBM Pentium and further assess its failure -- possibly take to PJ2BR for diagnosis | Good power supply from W0CG | |
| Project | Need to Take | On Hand or Buy Locally |
| Install crystal filter and computer board in Zilko TS-940 | Board and filter - Goose will do this | |
| Move Zilko 940 to Station # 1 and connect it to PC COM port. | Serial cable and adapters | |
| Reinstall shielded LPT1 keying line to Station # 1 | All is on hand | |
| Install longer LPT1 cable to Top Ten box | LPT cable and adapters - CG will take | |
| Put up 160 inv vee on 100 foot tower | All antenna components + barrels (Goose) | Coax, in pieces |
| Put new filament transformer and fan in AL-1200 | Xfmr and fan | |
| Bury permanent RG-213 to 80 loop | All on hand | |
| More inv L radials and bury existing through wall | All on hand | |
| Add more ferrites throughout station | CG will take | |
| Add muffin fans to linears | CG will take | Power cords to be fabricated on island |
| Install 75 vee Daiwa at Station # 1 | CG has + Goose has PL-259s | |
| Make 40 yagi available at Station # 2 in place of HF-2V | All is on hand | |
| Modify filter panel for through when off | CG has parts | |
| Install workaround on TK 940 so it will key an amp | Improvise with parts on hand on island | |
| Install Bev box at Station 1 | CG fabricated the boxes and will take | |
| Install all new cabinet screws in AL-1200 | CG has and will take | |
| Set up 80 loop for easy switching to 75 | Need knife switches still | |
| Start tower painting with the two component paint | Paint is on hand | |
| Install old version of WintelnetX on all Pentium PCs | CG will bring diskette and also FTP to his site | |
| Install new ink cartridge in printer and test | Cartridge is on hand | |
| Assess tile repair in west bathroom | ||
| Install permanent hose connections to irrigation system | CG has all parts | |
| Install new water heater | All parts on hand | |
| Install water filter | All parts on hand | |
| Install new shower heads | CG has fixtures and teflon tape | |
| Install 14 new outlets and switches with cover plates | CG has all parts | |
| Start painting of wall - primer | Purchase on the island | |
| Clean up construction mess, connect radials, and backfill | Tools on island | |
| Buy a string trimmer and secure it | ||
| Look for noise source | TK is bringing portable RX to CG on Sunday | |
| Install new photocells on outdoor lights | CG has parts |
| Project | Need to Take | On Hand or Buy Locally |
| Install beam boom wind guys on Europe 20 yagi | Kit: boom bracket and U bolts and pipe strap, Phillystran, deadends, thimbles, turnbuckle and clips, shackle | |
| Install beam boom wind guys on Europe 15 yagi | Kit: boom bracket and U bolts and pipe strap, Phillystran, thimbles, turnbuckle and clips, shackle | |
| Install permanent water connection and move irrigation computer indoors | Kit of fittings and adapters; design sheet | |
| Install WARC yagi on 54 foot tower | ||
| Paint 80 foot tower with two-component paint | Two painting gloves Many rolls of Classic 33 electrical tape |
Buy at the paint factory on the island |
| Repair tiles in bathroom | Tube of glue; small tub of premixed grout mix | |
| Install coax switching system | Daiwa switch console; station switch consoles; console mounting hardware, many coax jumpers, pre-made; Top Ten band decoder and switch box; labels; LPT cable; DB-25 cable to coax switch; one female Type N connector | Hooks for cable to install in wall |
| Install new water heater | Kit of fittings and design drawing | |
| Install triple truss system on 20 yagi | Truss kit with all parts pre-made | |
| Install WARC connector on coax bulkhead | Heliax connector, terminates in male Type N | |
| Assemble large 15 meter yagi | Design specs; truss kit with all parts pre-made | |
| Install 6 meter yagi | ||
| Repair broken sliding glass door screen | Screen material and tool are on hand | |
| Install bottom 10 yagi at 30 feet | Beam and hardware and pigtail are on hand | |
| Install labels on stack boxes | Preprinted labels | |
| Install new garbage disposal and sink basket | Buy on island | |
| Install stub kits on Station 1 | 6 coax tee connectors | RCS-8V and stub kit on hand |
| Install stub kits on Station 2 | 6 coax tee connectors | RCS-8V and stub kit on hand (G3XSV) |
| Set up Stations 2 and 3 for W3NQN selection | ||
| Install beverage for US/JA on ridge | 470 ohm resistor, 2 ground rods | Transformer and wire and posts on hand. |
| Install beverage for Eur on ridge | Need transformer # 2; 470 ohm resistor, 2 ground rods | |
| Install one run of Heliax to beverage takeoff point on ridge | Barrel connectors and adapters for Heliax terminations (per NW0L) | |
| Install permanent run of phone line to east bedroom | More surface-mount moulding | |
| Install permanent directions placard on security system panel | Custom placard | |
| Install telephone line into East bedroom | Wiremold and splice sets | |
| Project | Need to Take | On Hand or Buy Locally |
| Install Wiring Duct for 220 V Feed and Telephone | many wiremold pieces and
parts many screw anchors small flat washers |
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| Install More Heliax Hangers Under Porch | 5 more rope hangers large masonry anchors |
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| Install Cover Plates on All 13 receptacles in Wiring Duct | five 220 volt covers seven double receptacle covers one telephone cover |
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| Install New Faucet Sets in Both Bathroom Sinks | Moen single handle
faucets Four flexible fill tubes |
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| Install Curtains and Rods at all Windows and Doors | Cindy is gathering materials rapidly | |
| Install Decorative Valences to Match Couch Cushions | material Cindy and her Mom will fabricate and pack installation kit |
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| Install Permanent Phillystran Guys on Mult Tower | three lengths of
Phillystran six Phillystran deadends six steel guy deadends three 403 large porcelain insulators three turnbuckles |
45 feet of steel guy cable |
| Install Cable Hangers on Operating Tables | six cable hangers large sheet metal screws |
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| Replace Light Switches and Cover Plates with Decora | six single gang switches two three way switches eight Decora switch cover plates |
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| Relocate Fan Switches and Install Wiremold | wiremold | |
| Install New Rotor in Mult Tower | new rotor at Goose's | |
| Paint and Finish Entire East Bedroom | all paint and supplies are on hand | |
| Scrape and Paint Porch Corner Posts | all paint and supplies are on hand | |
| Reinstall Ocean Ground | stainless steel wire rope
bonding hardware |
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| Dress Cables for 30 Meter Vee and Rotor Onto Messenger Cable | cable, tiewraps | |
| Fabricate and Install 30 Meter Inverted Vee on Mult Tower | KP2F 40 meter vee | |
| Install Both Coax Entry Bulkheads | both Al panels,
prepunched and drilled three more Romex bushings and fiber washers coax bulkhead connectors |
masonry anchors (8) standoff bushings (8) |
| Make Interface Cable and Put the 2 Meter Station on the Air | Astron DC supply | connectors are on hand |
| Reinstall New Hard Drive in DMI Computer | replacement hard drive | |
| Hang Art on Walls | Cindy's framed materials | |
| Install a Permanent Coax Line to the US Beverage Termination Point | coax connectors Bev matching box |
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| Assemble the N8LGP 10 Meter 5 El Yagi | antenna is on hand | |
| Fabricate Stubs for Stub Sub-assembly | Ameritron RCS-8V switching box | coax and connectors on hand dimensions available online |
| Install Missing Cabinet Screws in AL-1200 | 20 miniature sheet metal screws | |
| Install Cabinet Handles in Kitchen | 20 handles and screws on 3.5 inch centers |
December 31 2000 - January 22 2001
| Project | Need to Take | On Hand or Buy Locally |
| Install Overhead Messenger Cable for Coax | 60 feet 1/4" EHS guy
wire two 1/4 " deadends two large thimbles shackle to fit through block wall 3/4 inch foot long masonry bit |
many black tie wraps |
| Install Permanent Heliax Run to Mult Tower | 155 ft length of heliax female Type N bulkhead panel assembly hangers for Heliax under the eaves |
tape and tie wraps |
| Install Coax Bulkhead Panels | two 10.5 inch Al relay
rack panels nine 1 " conduit connectors many UHF bulkhead connectors (have four now) two each ground wire lugs masonry anchors, long bolts, and eight standoff spacers 3/4 inch foot long masonry bit |
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| Install AC Service Ducting in Main Room | many Hubbel
"Basetrak" components 7 110 VAC ivory receptacles 5 220 VAC ivory receptacles printed labels and tape |
Cu wire wire nuts |
| Install Water Filter in Utility Room | water filter spare filters assorted 3/4" and 1/2" Cu fittings and compression sleeves US 1/2" Cu tubing asst'd US 1/2" Cu fittings |
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| Beef Up Tower Base | four pieces 2 ft rebar 3/4 inch foot long masonry bit |
bags of concrete mix |
| Install AC Grounding | pipe clamp to get on
water pipe - 1 1/4" heavy Cu wire split bolts 90 ft 1 1/2" Cu strap for ocean ground |
ground rods and clamps Cu 1/4" strap |
| Label KU8E RX Box | printed labels and tape rubber feet |
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| Assess Tower Hole Construction | ||
| Rebuild Toilet in East Bedroom | repair kit tank gasket |
new toilet seat |
| Ring Out and Label all Electrical Ccts and Fuses | labelmaker and tape | |
| Install Gas Range | range, supply tank, spare tank, tubing | |
| Install Outdoor Shower | shower valve, head, Cu fittings | |
| Extend Telephone Line to Radio and East Bedroom | telephones | wire on hand tee connector on hand |
| Install Wiremold Kits on Ceiling Fans | 40 feet small gauge wiremold | |
| Construct Secure Hidden Storage Vault | circular saw | lumber and screws/anchors |
| Install New Garbage Disposal | all components at Marachena Hardware | |
| Rehabilitate all Security Bars | ||
| Replace Bad Ceiling Panels in East Soffit | ||
| Rebuild Sliding Glass Door Rollers | ||
| Install Light-Actuated Utility Room Light | photocell adapter | |
| Install Motion Sensor on Spotlights | motion sensor adapter | |
| Redecorate Sofa and Love Seat | 10 new seat covers paint wood frames |
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| Install Drip Irrigation System for Trinitaria | system available near Jossy's on island | |
| Install T-2X in Mutiplier Tower | rebuilt T-2X from N6HR | |
| Repair Destroyed Power Supply in TS-930 | replacement parts for entire power supply |