Airservices fallen radome

[Josh]

On a quick trip to pull out the IRLP KL450 repeater for servicing. Ray and I saw that the radome from the air service tower had fallen down. How that many fixing points come loose is a mystery.

EDIT: I've informed Air Services.

 

[vk3vsm]

must've been the apprentice that left a bolt or two off , what are all these spare bolts left over *over the shoulder they go*

 

[VK3ZYZ]

Have you managed to notify anyone about it Josh?

 

[Josh]

Have you managed to notify anyone about it Josh?

Yes I called the number on the Air Services building while I was up there to let them know and sent them some emails with photos.

 

[Josh]

must've been the apprentice that left a bolt or two off , what are all these spare bolts left over *over the shoulder they go*

Don't know, seems unlikely, its been up there 20+ years, Ray thinks that something perished rubber is the root cause. Note: I could not locate the "rear half" of the radome. possibly further into the bush.

 

[Josh]

circa 2010.


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