On 9/18/2010 11:12 PM, Sal M. Onella wrote:

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The narration says he's 30 miles from the repeater. He dialed up the
"OTAY" memory on his HT and the 146.640 machine is on Mount Otay, near
the Mexican border and well inland. He is definitely line-of site to
it from anywhere around the bay,

"Sal"
(KD6VKW)

What would be most interesting, and an assistance to your average
amateur, is have him tie a string which is somehow attached and held
fast but blown in an upwards direction, within the stream of water.
Then, you finally have the ability to tune, load and communicate on the
proverbial "wet string!" And, vindication of all those who have claimed
such in old times ...

One small step for him, one giant leap for amateurs! yeah!

Regards,
JS