| Most viewed - Santiago Peak Portable Operation |
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Kenwood TS-430 and Yaesu FT=857d2 viewsDarin's setup is on the left (TS-430). My setup is on the right (FT-857d). Most contacts were made using the Yaesu to avoid switching the antenna between rigs.
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Radio Campsite at Night2 viewsThe light source between the trucks was a Coleman propane lamp.
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G5RV Survives2 viewsThe winds picked up after we went to sleep, but the antenna stayed put.
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Sunrise2 views
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VHF Vertical2 viewsDarin found this antenna at a muffler shop. The shop owner had no use for it and let him take it. We used the MFJ-259 to determine the antenna was resonant on 2 meter AND 6 meter. From this height though, we were able to hit a few repeaters using a dummy load!
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David on 20 meter2 viewsOur morning contacts included many stations in San Diego, Riverside and Orange County. We also made contact with Chicago, IL and Louisville KY.
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Handling the Vibroplex Paddle2 views
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Stuck Antenna2 viewsOn the top of the tower you can see one vertical stuck to another.
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Hills of Lavendar2 views
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Santiago Peak2 views
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Unhappy Rattle Snake2 views
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Caught a Rattler2 viewsI heard this rattler while driving down Maple Springs Road and told Darin over the radio. Darin decided to get out and catch it with a long stick.
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Silverado Historical Landmark No. 2021 views
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Antenna Setup and View Finders1 viewsWe mounted the ABS pipe to, what we were surprised to encounter, stainless steel view finders. The finders are just simple pipe without lenses. They point to several view points, such as downtown LA and Mt. Palomar.
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Mt. Palomar View Finder1 viewsMt. Palomar = Distance - 46 miles. Elevation - 5,570.
At 5,687, Santiago peak wins by 117'.
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Facing East1 viewsYou can see Santiago's shadow on top of the clouds.
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Rancho Santa Margarita and Mission Viejo1 viewsExtended exposure shot taken before the marine layer rolled in all the way.
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Favorite Photo1 viewsThis is my favorite photo of the trip. The camera was an older Sony DSC-W1 digital. Exposure was set to 20 seconds.
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