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DSCF1977
Loading the gear onto the bus. Its a good thing this was a big bus!
Date: 07/07/2006
Views: 209
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DSCF1978
Ready to roll.
Date: 07/07/2006
Views: 218
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DSCF1980
First stop on the mainland was the BIG store. This was a kind of grocery store and Super Wal-mart.
Date: 07/07/2006
Views: 217
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DSCF1981
It was a surprise to see a giant green version of the Statute of Liberty next to the BIG. Not sure how it related to the business it was in front of, but it did get our attention!
Date: 07/07/2006
Views: 218
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DSCF1982
We dropped 4 teams off along the side of the highway where they were met by hosts or taxis.
Date: 07/07/2006
Views: 228
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DSCF1985
The bus ride ends at the Clube de Radioamadores de Joinville. This was the WRTC location for SM0W/OZ1AA.
Date: 07/07/2006
Views: 240
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DSCF1988
"How are we ever going to get all of this to fit in the car?"
Date: 07/07/2006
Views: 237
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DSCF1989
It doesn't all fit. We have to order a taxi.
Date: 07/07/2006
Views: 220
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DSCF1994
Arrive on site (finally) at 7:45pm. Immediately begin setting up the station.
Date: 07/07/2006
Views: 245
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DSCF1999
Antennas come in through kitchen window. No station ground available.
Date: 07/07/2006
Views: 219
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DSCF1998
Operating table is the kitchen table of the apartment. Notice it is fixed to the floor!
Date: 07/07/2006
Views: 254
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DSCF2004
I am glad we set all of this up at home. So many wires to keep track of!
Date: 07/07/2006
Views: 243
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DSCF2009
Beginning to look like a real station.
Date: 07/07/2006
Views: 318
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DSCF2010
Two band pass filters and a SixPack for antenna switching. Plus lots more wires.
Date: 07/07/2006
Views: 273
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DSCF2011
Proper contest food.
Date: 07/07/2006
Views: 261
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