Here is a quick preview of the 2008 International DX Convention in Visalia, CA. The pictures were shot out in the parking lot. The main vendor area is now OPEN!
Alpha Radio Products has a NEW wireless rotor control and remote power reading prototype! Yep!
Check out the NEW SteppIR! Proudly made in the USA!!!
KFI Tower Falls...again UPDATE - 3/18/08!
It saddens me to report that a single point failure caused the new KFI tower to fall this afternoon around 2:00PM. Two levels of guys were in place. The third level guys were slowly being brought into place, in unison, when the failure occurred. The tower was just under 300' at the time.
Nobody was on the tower during this phase of the installation and only one person was hurt when the North/East guy structure gave away. There was some minor damage to a couple of trailers and the top 8' of the gin pole came through a warehouse roof. Other than that, there is just a bundle of steel and ceramic in the parking lot with some damage to the enclosure wall and fence.
Click the image to see pictures of the tower's destruction. Pre-accident pictures are available by clicking the picture in the next section below.
KFI Tower Reconstruction UPDATE - 3/17/08!
KFI begins construction on their new tower! Its a 675' tower topping out at 684' above ground when completed. It uses LED lighting and stroble lights in the daytime. It will also incorporate a 50' diameter "top hat" to effectively increase its electrical length.
Click the image to see videos and pictures of the tower construction.
Love it or hate it, the ARRL is the PREMIER VOICE for Amateur Radio in the world! Of course, this is my opinion. If you want to have a voice in what the League is doing on your behalf, you have to be a MEMBER! I invite you to join the ARRL and become an active participant in our Amatuer Radio Community!
The ARRL Southwestern Division Convention in 2008 will be held on September 12-14, 2008 at the Mesa Convention Center in Mesa, Arizona.
Visit the site and get registered! Extend your fun by staying at the convention hotel and participating in the Dinner and Breakfast Banquets. All the information you need can be found by visiting their site.
Click the image to visit the Arizona HAMCOM Website
