Phil said:
"DX'ers are a weird bunch...you work all your adult life to build and
maintain
a formidable station, fill several shoe boxes with QSL cards and put awards
on the wall. Then you die; some local buys your station for $500, your XYL
throws the cards and awards in the dumpster, and your accomplishments
are removed from all publications."
Phil, one of the real secrets to remember is to be sure to "will" all of
your antennas and towers to a reliable friend. Then, instead of the xyl
having to pay large bucks to some company with a crane to remove the towers,
your friend will feel obligated to remove them for nothing. He will then
store them in his back yard until it is his turn to step up to the plate -
at which time they will all be taken to the dump or recycled. The stress of
having to remove all of the antennas might shorten his life by 6 months -
which means he can join you sooner in DX land.
Colin K7FM
--
FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/FAQ/amps
Submissions: amps@contesting.com
Administrative requests: amps-REQUEST@contesting.com
Problems: owner-amps@contesting.com
|