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The following photos and videos were taken by W5ATO during a August 6th, 2009 trip to the 146.820 Christmas Mountain site to replace batteries etc.
Lots more videos and photos about this trip can be found HERE.

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Helicopter
The only way to fly!

Elephant 2
Approaching the Elephant Mountain from the north.
Elephant 3
Closing in on Elephant
. Elephant 4
Our antennas are located on the left tower.
Elephant 5
We are in the big building on the right...
the one that needs a roof.
 
Xmas 1
The so-called 'road' that leads to Christmas Mountain.
This is the way that non-helicopter peons get to the top.
Xmas 2
Our stuff is on the right.
Xmas 3
Another view of the site.
Xmas 4
Charge controller.


Just select the play button on the bottom-left to play any video.


Lift-off from the Christmas Mountain site.



Passing Twin Sisters (left) and Big Hill (right).

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