you right that is squeeky!

i think that was the 2 hinges at the base of the tower where it folds. they are similar to gate hinges. hey fred - mike n6imy

Thanks for letting us know, Tom!

Our GOTA stations were very popular. One of our young guests liked it so much (working FT8) last night that he came back again this morning to try phone mode on HF. You might actually have heard him, too.

We heard few kids on the air from your VHF station, that was really cool!

It’s an irrigation valve. Pressing the handle on the blowgun nozzle releases the pressure inside the valve, which then opens to release the air in the pressure canister.

Hey, nice job on raising the mast. I heard some of the pullies were screaming. Next year, someone needs to bring a dab of grease. :-)

Hello esteemed SMRC member! 😎