TopBand, Sorry if this is a little off topic.
This description reminds me of Highway Louie whom I believe is SK. I helped a good friend pour, and finish a 90 foot cement sidewalk all morning, and at 66 I am so tired I cannot even think of his callsign. Old timers in the Bay Area will know it. I have kicked myself a bunch for not taking photos of his mobile setup. If anyone has one, especially what I believe to be the last incarnation (I seem to remember it was a Mustang with a trailer for the generator that powered the amp in the trunk.) Hydraulics to auto tune the enormous antenna, which was topped with a toilet bowl float. 1kw from the amp in the back seat, 5KW from the amp in the trunk.
I would really, really love to have a photo if anyone has one. I have a photo of him, but not his mobile rig.
I worked at HRO in Oakland for a while back when it was on Telegraph Ave. Highway Louie was a frequent customer and had dozens of very interesting stories.
Thanks, Steve NG0G On 7/27/13 3:33 PM, Herb Schoenbohm wrote:
While I was attending the infamous DX event at Visalia, CA a big convertible rolls into the parking lot a the Holiday Inn. I think it was a Buick or Cadillac, not sure. But I clearly remember the W6AM license plate and a very large whip on the back bumper. I sheepishly introduced myself to the Don and noticed a Vibroplex strapped down in the center counsel but I never had the courage to asked to peak in the trunk or see what the number of alternators on the fan belt. Even on 40 CW from the West Coast as W6AM/m Don was King. The only thing today we have close to that are the feats of another Don (KH6DX) who I understand accomplished a 160 meter DXCC from his car. Herb Schoenbohm, KV4FZ _________________ Topband Reflector
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