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[TowerTalk] True north and recurring threads

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Subject: [TowerTalk] True north and recurring threads
From: dearborn@starnetinc.com (Jim)
Date: Wed, 11 Nov 1998 13:52:36 -0600
K7LXC@aol.com wrote:
> 
> In a message dated 98-11-11 07:38:33 EST, kn6di@groupone.net writes:
> 
> > I thought this subject was TABOO on this reflector, as it was beaten to
> >  death several months ago. If I remember Steve said NO MORE T--- N----.
> 
>     That was a "year" ago or more. Well, it was the historic first "Thread
> That Wouldn't Die". Kind of humorous when you look back on it. Nonetheless,
> there are lots of new TowerTalkians who want to know the answer(s) to this
> question as well as others. There's always a new group subscribing and that's
> why you see a lot of the same question(s) being asked. If you don't know the
> answer - it's news to you. Other popular recurring topics:
> 
> Where do I send my Alliance/Hy-Gain/etc. rotator for repair?
> What kind of mast should I use?
> Should I put anti-oxidant on my elements?
> What kind of antenna should I buy?
> My antenna quit working/has high SWR/etc., what's wrong with it?
> Where I can get a manual for my Mosley/Hy-Gain/etc.?
> 
>      Any other favorites out there?
> 
> Cheers,  Steve   K7LXC
> 
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Of course there is always:

Whats the proper way to install a pl-259?
Whats the better way to mount my tower, into the cement or pier pin?
How far out from my tower do I put my guy anchor?
Will my (insert choice) rotor fit into the pointy top Rohn 25#, and if
not what do I do?


Just a followup thought, I'm sure there are so many more.

Jim WA9FPT

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