I was on Palau back in '82 as KC6CO. My mission there was the chief radio operator on a USCG cutter that tended the buoys and navigational aids.
Some problems I encountered were lack of parts availibility, no tall trees, and extremely rough volcanic rock/soil. I had a big problem getting a good earth ground inland. The only low band antenna I could manage was a random length wire thrown up between the coconut trees. I tossed a wire into the salt water lagoon for a ground. Visions of the WWII coast watchers constantly went through my mind. Not many QSOs were made this way, but I could not get permission to put up anything better. I did have a wonderful visit with Mr. Joe Anson, KC6JA, who was a retired USCG electronics tech who lived there. I lost touch with Joe after a few years. Wonderful diving, boonie stomping, and WWII history. 73 & Best DX Charlie WD5BJT See September 2006 CQ Magazine for a published work. www.qsl.net/wd5bjt ________________________________________ PeoplePC Online A better way to Internet http://www.peoplepc.com _______________________________________________ UR RST IS ... ... ..9 QSB QSB - hw? BK
