W7RR Robert J. 'Bob' Evans Jr Hillsboro, OR QCWA # 30071

The adventure of amateur radio begins with Robert's Novice station in July of 1958.
Transmitting with a 75W crystal controlled cw transmitter on 40 meters, age 14 years.
(Modified ARC-5 Rcvr, Globe Chief Xmtr, J-38 Key, Hallicrafters Rcvr. Bob, NØUF, Webmaster)


My interest in RF amplifiers and antennas began at an early age.
This amplifier was a pair of 4-1000's in Grounded Grid for 40 meters that I built in 1963.
I'm grateful for the many mentors of that era willing to teach an enthusiastic 19 year old ham.


Leaping from 1958 to 2011, W7RR's snow covered QTH 25 miles (40 KM)
SW of Portland, Oregon at approximately 1100' (335 meters) in elevation.


Photo from tower top towards Portland, Oregon and Europe.


W7RR QTH as seen from valley below, about approxametly 4 miles (6km) away.


Three element yagi at 47 meters, OWA (Optimized Wideband Array) design. Driven element
computer designed by K7EM, rotator is an WW2 Prop Pitch.

August 11, 2013