On February 1, 2003, Oahu RACES coordinator, Ray Moody, AH6LT, sponsored a J-Pole Antenna Construction Party for RACES members and non-members alike.

Kimo Chun, KH7U, generously provided space at the capacious Delta Communications facilities in Mapunapuna for the gathering.

Some twenty Oahu hams attended at 9 am, first time antenna builders and kibitzers alike. Greg Amancio, NH6ZS, a Copper J-pole veteran, "elmered" the group in measuring, cutting, soldering and tuning their "Copper Cactus Magic Radiators".

By noontime, ten proud hams carried their newly-created 60-inch DX-fishing-poles lovingly to their cars and future happy hamming. Congratulations.

Of course, what's a ham gathering without food? Mel Inouye, WH6UG, graciously provided slices of ono banana bread and muffins. Thanks, Mel.

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John Gwaltney, NH7LL watched with interest as Greg Amancio, NH6ZS demonstrated how to properly heat and solder a Tee on the antenna.

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Maude Williams, NH7IX happily positions her new Copper-J for a final inspection.