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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>I think it is finally time to quit procrastinating and get an HF station set up. I’ve been mulling it over for some time and think I have a plan.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Step one is to get an antenna in the air. I think I have a good place to hang a 7 Band OCF dipole in some trees.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Before I start to spend money on this, is there anyone with skills / experience that can offer their opinion about my site / plan? A visit is probably in order (I live in Tewksbury). I can bribe you with homebrewed beer! <span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>😊</span> I also have no experience in getting the antenna where it is to live, so I’ll be looking for help with that as well.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Thanks, in advance, for all help, advice, and encouragement.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>73,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Wayne, KC1ONM<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>"A man is not old until regrets take the place of dreams." - John Barrymore.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>