New E – M – E Station under construction
There’s plenty of bits and bobs lying around the club including a “newish” but damaged bottom tower section. Some members expressed an interest in working satellites and E M E type of operating. So why not make an EME station? Well it’s under way. Hole dug out, tower section cut ready for the first phase of fabrication and install – (22/06/20)
Now that’s it underway time for some fabrication and hard work. Welding , cutting, grinding and some soldering on the electronic controller – (09/07/20)
Ross MM0OBT has been working on an Arduino controller to be used in the EME setup. 
The 6mm mild steel plate marked and drilled ready for cutting and mounting . 
GM6DX on the “tack”welding 
Tower gets lined up for hinge welding 
some supports to make sure its plum / level during the concrete stage 
hinged section fabricated by GM6DX 
The tower in it’s glory – wood in a square to hold the concrete whilst setting – timber supports to ensure mast is plum / level during construction
Now that the concrete has took hold time for some testing – (11/07/20)
GM4UYE testing out GM6DX welding 
tilts over perfect 
plenty of clearance around for full tower to rest on the ground
15/07/20 – Ok, so having tried tilting it over it was noted that it was a bit difficult when lining up the front bolt. So I welded a 10mm mild steel pad and washer to allow the tower leg to rest on the ground mounted leg, which makes the front bolt securing effortless.
