Some of you may know Carl, W4RCW.  He has an extensive collection of gear, test 
equipment, 2 Gates BC TX's, WW II surplus, Hallicrafters, Hammurlund, along 
with antique Collins and more modern equipment.  He is a frequenter of 160, 75, 
and 40 meter AM.  His station was located in the basement of his home, all 
antennas are located a minimum of 100 ft away, and all feedlines except one 
ladder line were installed underground.

His house took a direct lightning hit to the roof, as witnessed by his neighbor 
and immediately burst into flame.  The brick home was a total loss.  He was at 
work, his wife at the beach with the grandkids.  His dog did not make it.  The 
house collapsed into the basement, and his years of horse trading, dealing, and 
restoring are now under rubble and water, not to mention his families personal 
collection of memorabilia. 

Hopefully he will be able to rebuild, and perhaps some of his gear is 
salvageable.  It will be a while before any assesment can be made.   

Charlie W4MEC in NC 


      
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