Shortwave (ham) Radio in Puna

[AlohaSteven]

"What help do you need?"

I'm looking for coaching on what are probably a standard set of newbie questions, such as:

-local regs and practical considerations in building an antenna tower (height restrictions, designs and materials to use or avoid based on local experience, permits needed, etc),

-the source of lightning rods which local operators are using to protect their systems,

-station equipment (makes and models) recommended for good quality and range in voice communication (versus Morse only) from the Big Island,

-if shortwave equipment problem diagnosis and repair is available locally, on-island, or must be shipped off-island ...and so on.

Since we are currently in the process of construction from afar and only actually on the Big Island once every few months at this point (and booked solid with business meetings while we are there) I've not yet had a chance to connect with the local group at all, nor do I currently have a shortwave system set up here in Alaska, plus which a public discussion --versus private emails-- sometimes benefits many by popularizing potentially useful information and perspective, and thus asking the question via Punaweb.

Thanks in advance for any comments or advice!


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