I was thinking Aguila Super Colibris, 20 grains of .22LR low noise, anti-squirrel CIWS.
73, Drew KO4MA
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From: Jeff Griffin [email protected] Sent: Sep 1, 2013 8:41 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Winterization project
A 12 gauge full choke shotgun ?
73 Jeff kb2m
-----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Greg D Sent: Sunday, September 1, 2013 6:52 PM To: Amsat BB Subject: [amsat-bb] Winterization project
Hi all,
As I reported on the 20m Amsat Net (14.282mhz Sundays 18:00z - 19:00z) this morning, I noticed that my 2m antenna was listing slightly down-hill. Suspecting that the boom attachment screws had come loose, my project for the day was to go up on the roof and align and tighten them.
The screws were a little loose.
That's not why the antenna was drooping down.
I discovered the real reason: Acorns.
Apparently the local squirrels have been preparing for winter, such as it is around here, and had stuffed about a dozen plump acorns into the open end of the antenna boom. Besides their weight climbing out to the end, there was also the remaining weight of the acorns.
So, the antenna ends have been taped over, but that's not going to prevent the squirrels from climbing out onto the antenna.
Any suggestions on an effective squirrel deterrent?
Greg KO6TH
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almost all .22lr are unavailable, they're still hoarding them. 73 Bob W7LRD
----- Original Message ----- From: "Andrew Glasbrenner" [email protected] To: "Jeff Griffin" [email protected], [email protected] Sent: Sunday, September 1, 2013 6:41:06 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Winterization project
I was thinking Aguila Super Colibris, 20 grains of .22LR low noise, anti-squirrel CIWS.
73, Drew KO4MA
-----Original Message-----
From: Jeff Griffin [email protected] Sent: Sep 1, 2013 8:41 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Winterization project
A 12 gauge full choke shotgun ?
73 Jeff kb2m
-----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Greg D Sent: Sunday, September 1, 2013 6:52 PM To: Amsat BB Subject: [amsat-bb] Winterization project
Hi all,
As I reported on the 20m Amsat Net (14.282mhz Sundays 18:00z - 19:00z) this morning, I noticed that my 2m antenna was listing slightly down-hill. Suspecting that the boom attachment screws had come loose, my project for the day was to go up on the roof and align and tighten them.
The screws were a little loose.
That's not why the antenna was drooping down.
I discovered the real reason: Acorns.
Apparently the local squirrels have been preparing for winter, such as it is around here, and had stuffed about a dozen plump acorns into the open end of the antenna boom. Besides their weight climbing out to the end, there was also the remaining weight of the acorns.
So, the antenna ends have been taped over, but that's not going to prevent the squirrels from climbing out onto the antenna.
Any suggestions on an effective squirrel deterrent?
Greg KO6TH
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Who is "they"??
On 09/02/2013 02:47 AM, Bob- W7LRD wrote:
almost all .22lr are unavailable, they're still hoarding them. 73 Bob W7LRD
----- Original Message ----- From: "Andrew Glasbrenner" [email protected] To: "Jeff Griffin" [email protected], [email protected] Sent: Sunday, September 1, 2013 6:41:06 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Winterization project
I was thinking Aguila Super Colibris, 20 grains of .22LR low noise, anti-squirrel CIWS.
73, Drew KO4MA
-----Original Message-----
From: Jeff Griffin [email protected] Sent: Sep 1, 2013 8:41 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Winterization project
A 12 gauge full choke shotgun ?
73 Jeff kb2m
-----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Greg D Sent: Sunday, September 1, 2013 6:52 PM To: Amsat BB Subject: [amsat-bb] Winterization project
Hi all,
As I reported on the 20m Amsat Net (14.282mhz Sundays 18:00z - 19:00z) this morning, I noticed that my 2m antenna was listing slightly down-hill. Suspecting that the boom attachment screws had come loose, my project for the day was to go up on the roof and align and tighten them.
The screws were a little loose.
That's not why the antenna was drooping down.
I discovered the real reason: Acorns.
Apparently the local squirrels have been preparing for winter, such as it is around here, and had stuffed about a dozen plump acorns into the open end of the antenna boom. Besides their weight climbing out to the end, there was also the remaining weight of the acorns.
So, the antenna ends have been taped over, but that's not going to prevent the squirrels from climbing out onto the antenna.
Any suggestions on an effective squirrel deterrent?
Greg KO6TH
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The Preppers for the Zombie Apocalypse...you can't find or afford primers or powder anymore either!
Roger WA1KAT
On 9/2/2013 12:30 AM, Jim Jerzycke wrote:
Who is "they"??
On 09/02/2013 02:47 AM, Bob- W7LRD wrote:
almost all .22lr are unavailable, they're still hoarding them. 73 Bob W7LRD
----- Original Message ----- From: "Andrew Glasbrenner" [email protected] To: "Jeff Griffin" [email protected], [email protected] Sent: Sunday, September 1, 2013 6:41:06 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Winterization project
I was thinking Aguila Super Colibris, 20 grains of .22LR low noise, anti-squirrel CIWS.
73, Drew KO4MA
I've had NO difficulty getting primers, powder, bullets, and brass.
Yes, you'll pay more than a few years ago, but the pipeline for supplies is almost back to normal, you just have to search, and be ready to buy when you find a supplier who has what you want.
Jim
On 09/02/2013 04:17 PM, Roger Kolakowski wrote:
The Preppers for the Zombie Apocalypse...you can't find or afford primers or powder anymore either!
Roger WA1KAT
On 9/2/2013 12:30 AM, Jim Jerzycke wrote:
Who is "they"??
On 09/02/2013 02:47 AM, Bob- W7LRD wrote:
almost all .22lr are unavailable, they're still hoarding them. 73 Bob W7LRD
----- Original Message ----- From: "Andrew Glasbrenner" [email protected] To: "Jeff Griffin" [email protected], [email protected] Sent: Sunday, September 1, 2013 6:41:06 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Winterization project
I was thinking Aguila Super Colibris, 20 grains of .22LR low noise, anti-squirrel CIWS.
73, Drew KO4MA
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