Last Modified: July 23, 2011
Contents: Important Information; Instructions; Disclaimers;
The software used for the Photo Gallery is provided by Menalto. It is highly modifiable, but I have left it as it comes out of the box. The only thing I was forced to do, was disable the comment listings. This was due to a myriad of porn postings. I complained to the FBI, as this is strictly against the law, but nothing ever came of it. Recently, just for fun, I re-enabled it. It took less than 2 hours before the porn URLs started to reappear. It is now turned off, and it will stay off; a truly unfortunate situation.
If you have comments about a specific entry, or want a description changed, or perhaps a call sign change, please send me an e-mail. Please note: If you use gmail, yahoo mail, or hotmail, your e-mail might be blocked. If this happens to you, please send comments to the ARRL e-mail reflector via my call sign. Please remember, the e-mail address, or the subject line, must contain a valid amateur call sign, or the e-mail will be blocked by the ARRL's e-mail server. This too is an unfortunate circumstance, due to the e-mail mining from both Pacific Rim, and eastern European profiteers.
As an alternative, I am a paid member of both eham.net, and qrz.com. Private messages may be left on either site, as I check them daily.
The photos in the Other Installs album are arranged alphabetically by the call signs I originally received them from, and should be searched for using the original call sign. If any of your photos are outdated, or your call has changed, please let me know via e-mail. I'll do my best to update them as I have time. I do realize that some of the photos are a little long in tooth, they still represent a valid methodology in most cases (see disclaimer below).
If you have photos that you want to appear in the Other Installs album, there are a few things you need to do before you e-mail them to me.
First, the name of each photo should be in this format: k0bg1.jpg, k0bg2.jpg, and so forth. You can add a word or two after the photo, but if more information is required, send that with the photo, and if it isn't too wordy (please be brief), I'll add it to the description under the photo.
Photos may be jpg, tif, or, gif, but I prefer jpg format. Size matters, and if possible keep each file under 1 Mb, and preferably under 600 k (this may require resizing in a photo application).
Gallery resizes all files over 374 k, as this is the maximum viewable on a standard monitor (72 dpi). Fact is, even photos which are 640x480 provide a good deal of resolution. If you want some detail to show, then do a close up. If you do a close up, please don't send photos which are out of focus.
I prefer neat looking, permanent installs with safety, and convenience as bywords. Those using mag mounts, or other temporary means of attachment (bungie cords, velcro, springs, seat belts, etc.) will not be used, except in the HOS album.
There are photos posted in the HOS (Hall Of Shame) album which depict poor-performing, poorly mounted, obviously inane installs, unsafe, and even dangerous situations. Identities have been cropped or otherwise covered up to protect the guilty, and I take no responsibility for any of them.
Other photos show poor antenna mounting locations and techniques; poor and unsafe transceiver installations; wiring errors; and other maladies. Again, I take no responsibility for any of them.
Remember, it is up to the individual to mount and wire, his/her own installation, and take full responsibility for any unsafe or dangerous practice.