I am taking the first steps to build a low dipole for 160 meters. I have installed a 20 meter high pole which will support the feed point of the antenna, along with a smaller pole to support one end. The other end of the dipole will be supported by the 20 meter high vertical broadband vertical.
Some photos also show part of my Beverage Antenna system along with the guardian dog – Skuggi (The Shadow)
Today was very warm, more than 15° C and it was necessary to cool down.
One of several waterfalls in Otradalur made the perfect cold shower.
Due to recent warm weather, the water temperature was quite reasonable.
A happy fisherman shows a Salmon Trout caught from my shores today.
My Finnish visitors expressed a desire to have a cold shower after a hard day of sightseeing.
I took them to our waterfall in Otradalur´s River where it is possible to have a nice shower and swim in the pool.
Water temperature is a chilling 4° C and it was obvious that they were experienced winter bathers.
One (warm) day I will take the plunge myself…
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Jouko, OH1RX who was on a Salmon fishing trip visited my area with his group and operated TF4X in the IARU contest.
Conditions were rather poor, but this was to be expected at this time of the year.
Antennas and equipment performed without incidents.
Jouko commented to the contest organizers:
“Great experience to work agn from ultima thule at Thors fantastic station. Bands are never kind to the ops above 64N, but his time it was a real uphill. Nevertheless, I hope you enjoyed couple of low band mults from TF!
CUL agn de Jouko OH1RX”
It was an honour to have such an accomplished contester operate my station.
I hope to see OH1RX again perhaps for a serious effort one day.
OH1RX wrote about the contest on his web site.
