Work commenced on 25th Feb to install the new mast, brackets and networking between the two buildings.
- Phase 1 – Antenna support – 25th Feb
- Internal framework
- T/K bracket installation
- 50MHz dipole constructed as part of training for Foundation pupil \ SWR measured
- Phase 2 – Main Deck – 4th March
- Pole carried to site!
- Trunking fixings installed for ethernet cables to protect them being eaten by squirrels
- Antenna pole in place
- Install housing for cabling, router and power
- Phase 3 – 21st April
- Replace catenary wire between buildings
- Install ethernet cabling between 2 buildings
- Install ethernet cabling to shack
- Pulley/Halyard installation
- Phase 4 – 29th April
- Replace existing trap dipole with 150ft End Fed & Auto tuner
- Power installation by electrician
- Wireless networking configured
- Install 50Mhz dipole
- Phase 5 – 13th May
- Install new earth rods
- Shack bench reorganisation and cabling
- Phase 6 – 20th May
- Complete Wireless networking setup