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After becoming an Amateur Radio operator in Aug of 2000, (Original call sign of KC8PIJ) an operating station needed to be constructed. The shack as seen above was designed and constructed with the help of Bill "W8EB" who was mostly responsible for my involvement into this hobby. Well maybe not mostly. Hi hi. My "XYL" played a huge part since she decided that I needed a hobby and Bill was happy to oblige in her request.
Since that time my "XYL" has received her Amateur Radio License (W9MSU) [General] and my daughter Kelly (K9MSU). Yes Michigan State University plays an important role in our lives.

    Here's the brag sheet for the equipment at K8RLM's QTH.
    • YAESU FT dx 10 primary radio.
    • YEASU FT 1000 MP Backup Radio for my shack.
    • YAESU FT dx 1200 Primary radio for my RV).
    • YAESU FT- 857 Backup Radio (for RV).
    • YEASU FT 1000 MP Primary Radio for my portable shack at tbe Winter home in Sebring FL.
    • YEASU FT-100D used in my Truck.
    • YEASU FT-100D used in my RV.
    • Ameritron 8110-H Amplifier.
    • Yeasu FL-2100B Amplifier.
    • Alpha 76 Amplifier.
    • Palstar AT2K Antenna tuner.
      • Antenna System:
      • Hightower Virtical 160 - 6 meters.
      • Cushcraft 40-Meter Rotatable Dipole.
      • Home Brew 40-Meter Double Bazooka.
      • 2 Diamond (6M/2M/70CM Triband Base Antenna).
      • G5RV.
      • Hustler B5TV for my RV.
      • QAP 40/20-Meter Vertical at my Florida Location.

You can find me on the air during the summer mounts operating from my Motorhome while on the many camping trips. While camping I utilize my FT dx 1200 with a Hustler BT5-TV antenna. This configuration has performed very well in the many remote locations we've visited. I also put up a homebrewed 20/40 dipole where I can find trees in the campsite.

The design concept of the shack allows for easier access to the radio and computer connections. The wiring closet provides easy access without disturbing all the equipment. I'm not quite sure why you'd need this type of access since this is a "wireless hobby" Hi hi.

I'm the former Net Manager of the North Cars net for 20+ years. This net operated for 49 years but is no longer operational.

On Friday you can find me on the FMCAARC Net from 12:00 to 1:00 PM Eastern on frequency 14.307.5. Look forward to seeing you there.

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