I worked Jan (pronounced "Yahn") on 15m today at 1420Z. I decided to fire up the old TS-820S and see if it still worked. It's been idle for about two years as has most of my gear. The antenna was a simple 80m doublet fed with 450 ohm ladder line and he gave me a real 5-8 to 5-9 with beautiful audio. Of course the audio was great! It was a classic Kenwood! 
Can't wait to get the antennas up on the new tower now. I may just say the hell with 2m and 6m for the winter and not bother stripping the old tower and just get on with getting all the HF stuff up. The only problem is that I will have to take them down in order to put the 2m and 6m up next year.
Can't wait to get the antennas up on the new tower now. I may just say the hell with 2m and 6m for the winter and not bother stripping the old tower and just get on with getting all the HF stuff up. The only problem is that I will have to take them down in order to put the 2m and 6m up next year.
