[Lf] [Fwd: [Lowfer] Lowfer TV Documentary]

[Andre' Kesteloot]

les at highnoonfilm.com wrote:

> In a posting yesterday, I offered to edit a "lowfer documentary" that
> would allow operators to showcase their beacons and allow
> all of us to better share information with each other.
>
> It was suggested that each lowfer use a camcorder to tape this
> and then send them to me for editing. I would then sell VHS
> copies of the tape for cost (approximately $5).
>
> We've already gotten a lot of folks who seem to be interested in
> this idea, with firm commitments from at least five beacon operators!
>
> Here's exactly what we're looking for:
>
> Any format (virtually) is fine. We can handle DV, Mini-DV,
> VHS, High 8, and 8mm camcorder formats. What I am suggesting is
> that folks take nice, long steady shots of each area of their
> station (using a tripod if possible) and then record
> themselves discussing the station in detail.
>
> Focus on the main areas, including antenna, tophat, grounding,
> beacon keying, any measuring devices (RF Current meters,
> final amp current, final amp voltage, etc.)
>
> Also, feel free to send me audio recordings of your beacon or
> of other beacons. These can come to me on cassette or
> via e-mail if there are .wav files or the like. I can handle virtually
> any audio format and do have a ZIP drive as one person asked.
>
> Diagrams or digital stills are fine too. We have Photoshop 5.5 so
> almost any format will work. Images need to be sized for 640 X 480
> pixels to fit on a TV monitor.
>
> A few folks suggested that we ask for people to show us their
> receiving set up as well, including loops, pre-amps, beverages,
> etc. I think this is a great suggestion.
>
> WA is in, and I'm very interested in his set-up, as he's running
> those loops instead of a vertical...
>
> You can ship tapes to me at:
>
> Les Rayburn, KT4OZ
> 4919 Cox Cove
> Helena, AL 35080
> (205) 620-3473
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