Old U.S. ARMY Radio Tower Project

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  • čas přidán 7. 09. 2024
  • #hamradio #tower #ARMY #HRTV
    This is the first of many videos of a group of Hams restoring this 1952 U.S. Army Radio Relay Tower.
    Support the Tower by buying some shirts: hrtvshop.com/c...
    Links to article on Tower: www.militarymus...

Komentáře • 57

  • @lonewolfhamradio
    @lonewolfhamradio Před 3 lety +1

    Great opportunity!

  • @DontTreadOnMe825
    @DontTreadOnMe825 Před 3 lety +2

    Hell of a lot of work ahead but will be well worth it

    • @HamRadioTV
      @HamRadioTV  Před 3 lety +1

      Yes, but we are up to it and have a really great team!

  • @1961markc
    @1961markc Před 3 lety +2

    I was stationed at NAS Alameda back in the early 90's. I applaud you and the guys to restoring the building. 73's de KE8PHJ

    • @HamRadioTV
      @HamRadioTV  Před 3 lety

      Thanks for sharing, that is great! We are looking forward in getting it fully operational!

  • @TheNoCodeTech
    @TheNoCodeTech Před 3 lety +2

    Thats cool that such an interesting peace of history is being preserved.
    Thank you.

    • @HamRadioTV
      @HamRadioTV  Před 3 lety

      It really is. Thanks for watching!

  • @lyledal
    @lyledal Před 3 lety +5

    Looking forward to more workday vids at the tower. That place is fascinating.

  • @James_Bowie
    @James_Bowie Před 3 lety +3

    Great project! US75,000 in 1952 equates to US$766,000 today.

    • @HamRadioTV
      @HamRadioTV  Před 3 lety

      Thanks! Oh no kidding, yeah inflation is terrible.

  • @bilymac2321
    @bilymac2321 Před 2 lety

    Awesome project.

  • @thork0tjt515
    @thork0tjt515 Před 3 lety +2

    OMG! What a fantastic project! I wanna visit there someday!!!! Good luck!

    • @HamRadioTV
      @HamRadioTV  Před 3 lety

      Thanks! It is a ton of fun to climb to the top.

    • @matt89447
      @matt89447 Před 3 lety

      @@HamRadioTV reminds me of the equipment/ and towers at the refinery.

  • @johnstrunck3659
    @johnstrunck3659 Před 3 lety +2

    Glad to see you all are smart enough to realize what a great resource you have, and are motivated enough to turn it back to some other than a pickle park. I will be watching as the days go by. Seems like a lot of Kilz and paint maybe needed. The chain hoist is a real gem just by itself!

    • @HamRadioTV
      @HamRadioTV  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks! haha "pickle plant"! We hope to put some digital modes up there too so more people will be able to transmit out of this location.

  • @westcoasthops1
    @westcoasthops1 Před 3 lety +2

    lot of work ahead, but it looks like fun!

    • @HamRadioTV
      @HamRadioTV  Před 3 lety

      Yes, for sure but the pay off will be great!

    • @westcoasthops1
      @westcoasthops1 Před 3 lety

      @@HamRadioTV keep the videos coming, looking forward to see the progress.

  • @AliReza-zx8km
    @AliReza-zx8km Před 3 lety +1

    Nice...........

  • @manonthemountain7272
    @manonthemountain7272 Před 3 lety

    We ought to meet up. I live up there. Didn’t know you guys were doing that, my bud is a HAM enthusiast and showed me this channel.

  • @earlbrown525
    @earlbrown525 Před 2 lety

    This looks like a fun project. I did some microwave link antennas and repeater installations up there when I worked for Delta Communications in the 70s. I hope it can be secured properly.

  • @sporty05
    @sporty05 Před 2 lety

    Very cool project, looking forward to seeing the progress.

  • @GeorgeLiquor
    @GeorgeLiquor Před rokem

    Looks like there was a Wullenweber or some other DF array at that Middletown site

  • @johncranfordpersonal4146

    Awesome, this gonna be neat to watch! Let the good times roll!

  • @trevorhardisty6255
    @trevorhardisty6255 Před 3 lety +1

    Good luck with the project, ZL1UTH

  • @wx5fwt
    @wx5fwt Před 3 lety +1

    I am excited to follow you all on this Journey to restore the tower. Keep up the good work! KI5QQM

  • @craigruth8124
    @craigruth8124 Před 3 lety +1

    I wondered what that was last time I was up there

    • @HamRadioTV
      @HamRadioTV  Před 3 lety

      Yup, it really is the best location on the ridge up there.

  • @tpcdude
    @tpcdude Před 3 lety +2

    This place needs some converted AM broadcast rigs to match the scale of the tower .. KC8ZUL

    • @HamRadioTV
      @HamRadioTV  Před 3 lety

      haha, for sure! We hope to fill it with all sorts of cool gear once it's secured. The HF noise floor in that location is nice and low too.

  • @DalePalmer
    @DalePalmer Před 3 lety +1

    Depending on my days off with my new job, please put me on the list of Mt Vaca minions. More than happy to help.

  • @Eric-AK6Y
    @Eric-AK6Y Před 3 lety +1

    Nice. Have fun with the project! de AK6Y

  • @W4TRI
    @W4TRI Před 3 lety +3

    I wanna move in! Like a lighthouse keeper! If that is a possibility let me know.

    • @kn6jhtradio943
      @kn6jhtradio943 Před 3 lety +2

      haha I was thinking the same think. Starlink and I'd never leave

    • @stevedold4573
      @stevedold4573 Před 3 lety +1

      I like that you save the music for the end.

    • @W4TRI
      @W4TRI Před 3 lety +1

      @@kn6jhtradio943 PAY for internet at that HAAT? Find all you want! Hope you guys put in some serious Hamnet or whatever is cool there!

    • @HamRadioTV
      @HamRadioTV  Před 3 lety

      haha, that is funny! It would defiantly help with the vandals.

    • @HamRadioTV
      @HamRadioTV  Před 3 lety

      Internet connectivity is on the top of the list. We are also looking into AREDN too.

  • @robdlc438
    @robdlc438 Před 3 lety +1

    How about some Ring cameras up there to keep an eye on it... KN6TBL

    • @HamRadioTV
      @HamRadioTV  Před 3 lety

      That would definitely help. We have been thinking of ways to beam internet up there from our houses in the city below, then cameras like that will become a great option.

  • @Jah_Rastafari_ORIG
    @Jah_Rastafari_ORIG Před rokem

    The relevant question for me is, what's a "chode"..?

  • @salbruno5878
    @salbruno5878 Před 3 lety +1

    Any plans for the N6CMB Fusion repeater?

    • @HamRadioTV
      @HamRadioTV  Před 3 lety

      What's up buddy! That is up to Bobby but we will for sure have room for it!

  • @daved6727
    @daved6727 Před rokem

    So what happened. Why did you guys stop?

  • @donaldclark5058
    @donaldclark5058 Před 3 lety +1

    Love that background bass/organ music. Can you share the artist? KB6QEW

    • @HamRadioTV
      @HamRadioTV  Před 3 lety

      Thanks. This comes from the CZcams audio library. The song is called Elevators Need Rock Too by Spence.

  • @dreed10021
    @dreed10021 Před rokem

    I’m assuming this is private property?

  • @I.amBlane
    @I.amBlane Před rokem

    lowk very sad to see this place get trashed the past 3 years once a great spot and now it’s just a dump :(