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| 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
N.V. Schonegevelstraat no. 72 869.2472 Mr. Ballentine 868.9816 July 8 |
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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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |