- 1. [TowerTalk] Coax breakin? (fwd) (score: 1)
- Author: "k4sb@worldnet.att.net"@worldnet.att.net (Edward W. Sleight)
- Date: Sun, 03 Aug 1997 20:29:53 -0700
- I've written the ARRL a number of times about this issue. It's high time they realized the technical knowledge level of the ham population has has greatly deteriated over what it used to be. ( and no
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-08/msg00080.html (8,631 bytes)
- 2. [TowerTalk] Coax breakin? (fwd) (score: 1)
- Author: "k4sb@worldnet.att.net"@worldnet.att.net (Edward W. Sleight)
- Date: Mon, 04 Aug 1997 00:34:06 -0700
- Merv does bring up one interesting point, that it would be well to require more education, but that, in contrast to today's "just give it to them" is completely unrealistic. I do not intend to demea
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-08/msg00102.html (10,293 bytes)
- 3. [TowerTalk] Radio Shack remote-reading wattmeter (score: 1)
- Author: "k4sb@worldnet.att.net"@worldnet.att.net (Edward W. Sleight)
- Date: Mon, 04 Aug 1997 05:43:11 -0700
- Rolfe, the next time you want to key the rig from the shack while up the tower or so forth, place your rigs' mike near the speaker of your two meter radio. Set for VOX, and then use a handheld from t
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-08/msg00123.html (9,008 bytes)
- 4. [TowerTalk] Gap Vertical, Verticals in general (score: 1)
- Author: "k4sb@worldnet.att.net"@worldnet.att.net (Edward W. Sleight)
- Date: Wed, 06 Aug 1997 21:29:11 -0700
- Must agree with Tom's comments. Many years ago, DXers followed the notion that "higher is better" and included verticals in that thinking. directions". I believe the next significant improvement in v
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-08/msg00260.html (8,211 bytes)
- 5. [TowerTalk] Antenna Gain Figures in QST Ads? (score: 1)
- Author: "k4sb@worldnet.att.net"@worldnet.att.net (Edward W. Sleight)
- Date: Thu, 07 Aug 1997 10:00:29 -0700
- Translation:" The more unconfirmed data we allow will increase out revenues." -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/towertalkfaq.html Submissions: towertalk@contesting.com Administrative requests
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-08/msg00298.html (7,700 bytes)
- 6. [TowerTalk] Remote Coax Switches (Summary) (score: 1)
- Author: "k4sb@worldnet.att.net"@worldnet.att.net (Edward W. Sleight)
- Date: Wed, 13 Aug 1997 21:35:38 -0700
- I believe this post is one of the most informative I have ever seen, and Dick deserves a resounding "well done" for his efforts. For what it's worth, I have 4 of the Antenna Mart switches, ages 10 to
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-08/msg00464.html (7,517 bytes)
- 7. [TowerTalk] Wind whistle (score: 1)
- Author: "k4sb@worldnet.att.net"@worldnet.att.net (Edward W. Sleight)
- Date: Wed, 13 Aug 1997 21:38:59 -0700
- This may seem like an over simplification ( and I have never had the problem ) but wouldn't drilling a couple of extra drain holes solve the problem? 73 Ed -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/to
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-08/msg00465.html (7,624 bytes)
- 8. [TowerTalk] Heat Shrink diameters (score: 1)
- Author: "k4sb@worldnet.att.net"@worldnet.att.net (Edward W. Sleight)
- Date: Sat, 16 Aug 1997 20:08:29 -0700
- Am working on a coil loaded 40 meter beam. Does anyone know the largest size heat-shrink tubing available?... ( actually, will need something in the 2-3" range. 73 Ed -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contes
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-08/msg00502.html (7,078 bytes)
- 9. [TowerTalk] Re: MORE on: Heat Shrink (score: 1)
- Author: "k4sb@worldnet.att.net"@worldnet.att.net (Edward W. Sleight)
- Date: Sun, 17 Aug 1997 00:13:00 -0700
- Why I didn't think to use the WEB to look for the answer, I don't know. 5 whacks with the rittysnith accepted. Summary in case anyone else is interested. 3M, http:www//mouser.com, Newark Electronics
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-08/msg00506.html (7,496 bytes)
- 10. [TowerTalk] Heat Shrink diameters (score: 1)
- Author: "k4sb@worldnet.att.net"@worldnet.att.net (Edward W. Sleight)
- Date: Mon, 18 Aug 1997 21:01:14 -0700
- -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/towertalkfaq.html Submissions: towertalk@contesting.com Administrative requests: towertalk-REQUEST@contesting.com Problems: owner-towertalk@contesting.com Sea
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-08/msg00556.html (7,748 bytes)
- 11. [TowerTalk] wire antennas (score: 1)
- Author: "k4sb@worldnet.att.net"@worldnet.att.net (Edward W. Sleight)
- Date: Fri, 04 Jul 1997 02:52:18 -0700
- I would think Ohm's law would do quite nicely along with the information in the handbook about the maximum current a particular wire size is capable of carrying. 73 Ed -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.conte
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-07/msg00137.html (7,302 bytes)
- 12. [TowerTalk] True north? (score: 1)
- Author: "k4sb@worldnet.att.net"@worldnet.att.net (Edward W. Sleight)
- Date: Fri, 04 Jul 1997 03:00:00 -0700
- GOD BLESS YOU!!!! -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/towertalkfaq.html Submissions: towertalk@contesting.com Administrative requests: towertalk-REQUEST@contesting.com Problems: owner-towertalk@
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-07/msg00138.html (8,879 bytes)
- 13. [TowerTalk] COAX LENGTH (score: 1)
- Author: "k4sb@worldnet.att.net"@worldnet.att.net (Edward W. Sleight)
- Date: Mon, 07 Jul 1997 05:34:59 -0700
- MFJ has a very detailed explanation of how to determine 1/2 and 1/4 wave lines in the instruction manual? Resistors aren't required in any case. Why not just do it that way? And a good trick to use i
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-07/msg00271.html (7,611 bytes)
- 14. [TowerTalk] COAX LENGTH (score: 1)
- Author: "k4sb@worldnet.att.net"@worldnet.att.net (Edward W. Sleight)
- Date: Mon, 07 Jul 1997 06:14:16 -0700
- Sorry Eric, but not so. You may use any multiple of an electrical half wave you want, ( as long as it is an electrical half wave at the lowest frequency of operation )and it is frequency independent.
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-07/msg00273.html (8,384 bytes)
- 15. [TowerTalk] Figuring Noon (score: 1)
- Author: "k4sb@worldnet.att.net"@worldnet.att.net (Edward W. Sleight)
- Date: Mon, 07 Jul 1997 10:53:24 -0700
- Fine, but is it really necessary to continue to harp on this subject forever? If you think any yagi in the HF region has a -3db beamwidth less then 15 degrees, then dream on. The archieves are full o
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-07/msg00282.html (8,951 bytes)
- 16. [TowerTalk] Rotor Removal (score: 1)
- Author: "k4sb@worldnet.att.net"@worldnet.att.net (Edward W. Sleight)
- Date: Sun, 13 Jul 1997 05:52:00 -0700
- The easiest way in the world is to put a muffler clamp in place right above the thrust bearing. Crowbar the mast up a little and then make sure the clamp is against the TB and tighten it up. 73 Ed --
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-07/msg00474.html (7,252 bytes)
- 17. [TowerTalk] RE: "Ground Crew" @ tower installation (score: 1)
- Author: "k4sb@worldnet.att.net"@worldnet.att.net (Edward W. Sleight)
- Date: Sun, 13 Jul 1997 05:58:13 -0700
- snip Or tower climbers either. 73 Ed in, KG5U -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/towertalkfaq.html Submissions: towertalk@contesting.com Administrative requests: towertalk-REQUEST@contesting.co
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-07/msg00475.html (9,951 bytes)
- 18. [TowerTalk] Force12 EF330 More (score: 1)
- Author: "k4sb@worldnet.att.net"@worldnet.att.net (Edward W. Sleight)
- Date: Sun, 27 Jul 1997 21:45:07 -0700
- Mike, before you start adjusting the meter of your 259, be advised there is a specific, but simple proceedure to realigning the whole thing. You can't just adjust one of the pots to make the SWR agre
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-07/msg00787.html (8,675 bytes)
- 19. [TowerTalk] A general antenna question (score: 1)
- Author: "k4sb@worldnet.att.net"@worldnet.att.net (Edward W. Sleight)
- Date: Mon, 28 Jul 1997 06:22:58 -0700
- 73 Ed -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/towertalkfaq.html Submissions: towertalk@contesting.com Administrative requests: towertalk-REQUEST@contesting.com Problems: owner-towertalk@contesting.c
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-07/msg00798.html (7,228 bytes)
- 20. [TowerTalk] MFJ 249/259 Calibration Procedure (score: 1)
- Author: "k4sb@worldnet.att.net"@worldnet.att.net (Edward W. Sleight)
- Date: Mon, 28 Jul 1997 21:18:43 -0700
- Rick's comment is surprising, since MFJ sent me the complete calibration procedure a few months ago, but FWIW, here is the SWR and Impedence procedure. 1. Set the unit to the 1.8-4 Mhz band. 2. Make
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-07/msg00812.html (9,630 bytes)
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