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Lifting a Amateur Radio Repeater Tower with a Helicopter

A trip down memory lane when in 2015, I had the privilege of assisting with the amateur radio repeater tower, equipment and antenna lift to Mt Duncan in Tasmania’s North West.

A helicopter was required to lift the already assembled tower to the top of the 654m (2145 foot) high mountain. A GoPro was attached to the side of the tower leg during the lift. Also is some footage of the helicopter approaching the site and installation/climb.

Note too the repeater site is remote requiring solar power and requires a long walk to get to the top.

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