[CRAPRS] K0HAM-9 digipeater tower sold

[Ron Tonneson]

K0HAM-9 went silent at at about 1409 CDT on October 12.  This leaves us with a large gap in 
coverage along I80 and US30 to the west.  To make matters worse KC0NFA-2 in Newton went off 
several weeks ago and so far attempts to contact KC0NFA regarding its status have been 
unsuccessful.

I finally did get in contact with Jerry Helleso (previous tower owner where K0HAM-9 was located) 
tonight.  He said that the new owner "pulled the plug" as he did not want to pay for the power. 
  He also said the there was a Christian radio station going in there.  I told him that I could 
coexist with it if we could work out the power problem.  He was in his car and did not have the 
new owners name or phone number.  I am to call him back on Wednesday as I guess the new owner 
will be there then.

We may end up needing to move it to the Chelsea tower.  I have plenty of coax, will just have to 
get an antenna.

Ron - K0QVF