Re: Pre-flight check......

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Original poster: "Glen McGowan" <glen.mcgowan@xxxxxxxxx>

Thanks for all the generous compliments.  I think everyone zeroed in 
on the wood issue. I'm using two un-finished table tops that I bought 
at Lowes. They are bare and uncoated. I had planned to build a poly* 
platform for the Safety Gap but sorta wanted to finish it fast so I 
"winged" it for the time being. I wanted to see if I could build it 
first and, second, see if I could get it to hurl a few acceptable streamers.

Something that didn't cross my mind was the fact that the large 
resistors on the Terry Filter might begin to heat up. Being that they 
are made of ceramic and a high temp coating should have been a clear 
hint. That said I think I'll keep a laser thermometer handy and take 
readings here and there as I tune.

I think I'll give the counterpoise a whirl this weekend.  I'm too 
lazy to drive a ground rod. If all goes well I hope to be able to 
send the coveted "First Light" e-mail to the list. It may be pretty 
hard to type while giggling like a sissy but I think I'll manage.