GB7HQ - 160m CW - 2007

Bob GU4YOX - Guernsey

Bob GU4YOX at the GB7HQ 160m CW station in Guernsey. This year the 160m CW station will be the only one outside in England. 26m high inverted-L 160m antenna at the Guernsey QTH of GU4YOX used for the 160m CW station at GB7HQ.
It's always important to check your tower equipment from time to time. GU4YOX found this rotator damage whilst installing the GB7HQ 160m antennas! The 160m beverage receive antenna switching at the GU4YOX operating position for GB7HQ.
The 300mm base insulator of the 86ft vertical Inverted L antenna for 160m at the GU4YOX for GB7HQ. 26m high inverted-L 160m antenna (supported by a pole on top of a Versatower) at GU4YOX used for the 160m CW station at GB7HQ.
The remote 160m Beverage/Loop switching relay box and pre-amp is located a distance from the station in an outbuilding at GU4YOX. Bob GU4YOX's wife Antonietta and daughter Chiara cooked an extra large bowl of Pasta for the op before the start of the contest!
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