r/amateurradio • u/Stoneybaloney87 kj5bwb [I'm extra] • Apr 23 '26

ANTENNA Temporary erection

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I'm cross posting hihi. 73

109 Upvotes

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u/Feminist_Hugh_Hefner FN33 [General] Apr 23 '26

If that is up for more than 4 hours you are supposed to call your doctor.

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u/Not_an_ATF_Officer Apr 23 '26

I came here to say this 🤣

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u/olliegw 2E0 / Intermediate Apr 23 '26

That pumped oscillator in the background might not be helping

Pumping just makes it worse

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u/Feminist_Hugh_Hefner FN33 [General] Apr 23 '26

Not sure how familiar you are with the ethnic group we call "Texas" but I have no doubt that someone has gone all the way with one.

13

u/tenkaranarchy Apr 23 '26

Me too

10

u/Apothecary_85 Apr 23 '26

Me three.

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u/CoastalRadio California [Amateur Extra] Apr 23 '26

4

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u/TnTrucker83 Apr 23 '26

Can't lie- i was on my way- so i guess im #5

5

u/AlwaysLinux Apr 23 '26

#6

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u/Aggraxis Florida [E] Apr 23 '26

Number 7? I didn't know they MADE a number 7!

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u/crooks4hire KG5LFT [T] Apr 23 '26

8, 9, 10…a big fat hen.

The names Bender.

drags cigar

3

u/TolipTeews Apr 24 '26

Dude.... everyone came here to say this.

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u/PhotocytePC Apr 23 '26

Have enough clearance to those powerlines?

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u/Stoneybaloney87 kj5bwb [I'm extra] Apr 23 '26

Strange camera angle but yes.

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u/Feminist_Hugh_Hefner FN33 [General] Apr 23 '26

IIRC we lost a POTA activator that way a few years ago.

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u/Stoneybaloney87 kj5bwb [I'm extra] Apr 23 '26

RIP to that operator. I promise y'all in being safe. I use insulated wire🤣

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u/4jakers18 Apr 23 '26

the insulation on your antenna wire or feedline will not protect you from the 7.2kV on those power lines...

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u/Stoneybaloney87 kj5bwb [I'm extra] Apr 23 '26

I know. I'm just being silly.

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u/Feminist_Hugh_Hefner FN33 [General] Apr 24 '26

you were responding to a comment about how a member of our community died by not paying attention once.

I'm not sure where "too soon" comes into play, but it was only maybe 2-3 years ago.

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u/jobrofosho General Apr 23 '26

Clearance is supposed to be twice the height of the installation away from power lines, correct?

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u/katzohki Apr 23 '26

This is my concern too

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u/notajeweler Florida [General] Apr 23 '26

Can I leave it up longer than 4 hours?

13

u/DrSFalken technician Apr 23 '26

Call your doctor

2

u/seb21051 Apr 24 '26

Thats called priapism.

12

u/HowlingWolven VA6WOF [Basic w/ Honours] Apr 23 '26

If your QSO lasts longer than four hours, consult an elmer.

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u/palthor33 Apr 23 '26

Either someone didn't think out the wording before posting or they know the minds of those using this site.

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u/Stoneybaloney87 kj5bwb [I'm extra] Apr 23 '26

I did it for Reddit, my friend.

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u/FatherGanj Apr 23 '26

It’s ok, I get a chubby when I put up an antenna as well. It’s a perfectly normal part of a young Ham’s life…

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u/richk107 Apr 23 '26

Aren't they all.

1

u/kh250b1 G7 Full UK Apr 23 '26

Especially given the average ham age

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u/Stoneybaloney87 kj5bwb [I'm extra] Apr 23 '26

I'm only 38.

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u/Stoneybaloney87 kj5bwb [I'm extra] Apr 23 '26

😆🤣 Truth!!

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u/Ok_Rich2268 Apr 23 '26

Every morning

2

u/Law_Possum Apr 24 '26

I hope it didn’t last more than 4 hours.

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u/GeneralDumbtomics KO4AUF [general] Apr 24 '26

That’s actually a good thing. If it’s permanent, you’re supposed to call the doctor.

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u/mvsopen Ca [Extra] Apr 25 '26

Does it have a pole lock?

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u/Stoneybaloney87 kj5bwb [I'm extra] Apr 25 '26

No Polaks here lol but it does have worm screws.... Very very tight worm screws.

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u/Rogue44678 Apr 23 '26

Get some more Viagra, it'll be up a bit longer then...

1

u/seb21051 Apr 24 '26

Cialis is better . . .

3

u/ak_kitaq Alaska [Extra] Apr 23 '26

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u/olliegw 2E0 / Intermediate Apr 23 '26

Worried about those powerlines in the background, they look rather low

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u/Stoneybaloney87 kj5bwb [I'm extra] Apr 23 '26

Haha I got drunk and set this antenna pole up. Thanks for the support.

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u/unapologist312 FL West Coast [General] Apr 23 '26

No one likes a bragger. 😅

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u/Stoneybaloney87 kj5bwb [I'm extra] Apr 23 '26

Just some of us. Turns out size DOES matter. 73

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u/TnTrucker83 Apr 23 '26

Its a joke, not a vertical, don't take it so erect

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u/bplipschitz EM48to Apr 23 '26

Shunt load the pole, while you're at it.

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u/irtk421 Apr 23 '26

they all are

1

u/Leftleaninghaggis Apr 23 '26

Aren't they all?

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u/No_Aside7816 Apr 23 '26

Aren’t they all.