ck his his call at qrz.com and there are links to pics of his qth antenna
farm....worth a good look ..... de bob w7gg
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob Gates" <regates@kingwoodcable.com>
To: "cqcontest" <cq-contest@contesting.com>
Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2004 5:48 PM
Subject: Fw: [CQ-Contest] W7RM ANTENNA FARM FOR SALE with 3bdrm
SHACK$280,000 +
> So sad to see the end of an era. Rush has been an icon to a lot of us.
Many
> very talented operators passed through the chairs at RM. I had the honor
of
> being invited to work in the very first MM at Rush's Foul Weather Bluff
QTH. In
> fact, Chip Margelli, K7JA, and I worked 15 CW together. Once I showed him
the
> ropes. Unfortunately, shortly after the contest I went back over the pond
to
> the land of very loud noises. Never got back to the Northwest in all
these
> years, but we're in the planning stages of the big move right now. I had
hoped
> to look Rush up at his new QTH, and still would like to. Would very much
> appreciate it if someone could give me his new address or e-mail.
>
> 73, Bob W7BJ ex K7INE
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Dan Eskenazi
> To: cq-contest@contesting.com
> Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2004 9:14 AM
> Subject: [CQ-Contest] W7RM ANTENNA FARM FOR SALE with 3bdrm SHACK
$280,000 +
>
>
> Rush W7RM, has moved to assisted living and his place is now for sale.
>
> Its located in Lacenter WA, a bit north of the OR/WA border in Portland.
>
> There were plans to disassemble the entire antenna farm and sell it all,
> but spoke w/ his son Bruce, and mentioned that perhaps there
> is a deserving DXer who may want to retire to the country and a ready
made
> superstation.
>
> Understand its 5 acres a nice home, barn, and 5 big towers loaded with
> big beams.
>
> Its probably a bit of a dream to think that one of us may know someone
who
> would
> fit the bill and take the place, but its sure worth a try while its all
> together...
>
> House price on 5 acres is $280. County assesment is $275.
Subdividable.
> Antennas and towers price TBD with Rushs son Bruce.
>
> W7RM is RADIO HISTORY and deserves a chance at staying together in one
piece
> before being scattered to the winds.. This is all really none of my
> business but I feel
> obliged to at least try and find someone to continue the spirit of a big
NW
> superstation
> with so much history.
>
> PUT ON YOUR THINKING CAPS!! THERE IS PROBABLY SOMEONE REALLY EAGER
> TO GET OUT OF THE CITY AND START REAL DXING AGAIN!!! HERES A GREAT
CHANCE!!!
>
> HELLO RADIO.....are you out there??
>
> The Realtors info is Jackie Siewert-Coldwell Banker (360) 607-7152,
(360)
> 574-4600. House is 3Br, 2.5 baths, 2500 Sq.ft.Heat pump, 8stall barn,
> 5A-2seperate tax lots.
>
> The antenna and tower takedown plans are being developed by Paul Nyland
> K7PN. News of this plan should be available in a few days, and will no
> doubt proceed if no one steps up to buy the place intact.
>
> The 80m 4sq. is on the ground, safely and undamaged.
>
> Towers are AB 105-Trylon (Rohn 55 eq.) approx 800 feet.
>
> Antennas
> I hope these dimensions are correct-I did not climb up to measure em--ha
ha!!
> 2 - full sized 3 el 40m
> 3 - 20m 5 el 60' boom
> 3 - 15m 6 el 60' boom
> 4 - 10m 6 el 40' boom
> 1 - 10m 6 el 40' boom (on the ground)
> 1 - 4band 4el Quad (biggg)
>
> I think booms are all 4" and masts are 3" and if my memory is correct
there
> are some 10 prop pitch rotor motors on the towers.
>
>
> 73
> Danny K7SS
> op W7RM MM 1970s
>
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