I was called into the National Weather Service - Green Bay office to take storm reports from the strongest low pressure system in history for our area. IF the storm would have been over open water (ocean) it would have been a CAT 2 or CAT 3 storm based upon the pressure readings.

We took in a number of reports of trees down while wind gusts were in the 60mph range.

On September 8, 2010 I decided to take the afternoon off and try some ham radio portable operations. I'm glad I did!

I found a new spot in Brown County that is quiet and relaxing. The sound of the 30 foot waterfall in the distance (about 100 yards down stream) was soothing. I watched the hawks hunt while I was looking for QSOs.

It was a great day! The frosting on the cake was when I worked W3FF using a Buddipole that I bought directly from him in Dayton this last year.

Today, I sent my Ham IV rotor and CDE controller to Norm's Rotor Service (http://www.rotorservice.com/) for a complete rebuild. I should have it back in about a month. By then the triband yagi will be rebuilt and ready to be put into position!

Until then, I will run the mystery antenna or use the Buddipole!