Crawford Amateur Radio Society

Supporting Amateur Radio in NW PA since 1972

Supporting Amateur Radio in NWPA since 1972

Crawford Amateur Radio Society

Work Session Rt 27 Tower site August 7 2024

Published August 9, 2024

A crew led by John, N3CUP, met Wednesday 8/7 to finish the hardline installation for the 145.13 and 444.075 repeaters

John and Barry, WA3GSH had met on Monday to install the cable bridge from the tower to the shed.

On Wednesday, with the help of Fred, N3QFA , Ed, W8JR and Tim, K3UD, the cables were cut to the proper length, fastened to the cable bridge and reterminated to the equipment in the shed….many thanks to the crew !!!!!

before pictures

Tim and Fred pulling the new hardline into the building

the finished project, neatly done and off the ground !!!

Fred installing the new hardline connectors under the watchful eye of Tim.

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