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1. [TowerTalk] WB0W Sheave - problem solved? (score: 1)
Author: ad4hw@citrus.infi.net (Dan)
Date: Sun, 21 Jun 1998 15:15:42 -0400
Hi folks, I bought a WB0W gin pole last year, and experienced the same problem with the flat sheave. The problem was readily solved as follows. I took the sheave off, mounted it on a bolt, and put th
/archives//html/Towertalk/1998-06/msg00746.html (8,060 bytes)

2. [TowerTalk] Ham IV rebuilding - help needed (score: 1)
Author: ad4hw@citrus.infi.net (Dan)
Date: Sun, 2 Nov 1997 18:50:26 -0500
Hi OM's I just rebuilt a Ham IV (my first one). Everyting seems to work OK, but the brake solenoid is REALLY LOUD. Any ideas for things to look for? Dan Long (W4TQ) 8035 Tokyo Pt. Dunnellon, FL 34433
/archives//html/Towertalk/1997-11/msg00038.html (7,025 bytes)

3. [TowerTalk] Antenna modeling - AO 6.5 or Elnec? - info needed (score: 1)
Author: ad4hw@citrus.infi.net (Dan)
Date: Sat, 4 Oct 1997 13:38:26 -0400
Hi OM's, I need the benefit of your experience concerning antenna modeling software. I'm considering buying Roy's Elnec or Brian's AO 6.5. I've had a bad experience with Brian, but I would still buy
/archives//html/Towertalk/1997-10/msg00086.html (11,770 bytes)

4. [TowerTalk] Ham-4 rotor motor repair - advice needed (score: 1)
Author: ad4hw@citrus.infi.net (Dan)
Date: Tue, 7 Oct 1997 19:42:15 -0400
Hi OM's, I'm repairing a Ham-4 rotor that has been submerged in salt-water. There were several problems that needed attention, but there is only one left to address. My question concerns the motor. T
/archives//html/Towertalk/1997-10/msg00208.html (7,635 bytes)

5. [TowerTalk] Antenna modeling - AO 6.5 or Elnec? - info needed (score: 1)
Author: ad4hw@citrus.infi.net (Dan)
Date: Thu, 16 Oct 1997 18:31:10 -0400
Hi Joe, Thanks for taking the time to tell me about your experiences with AO 6.0 & Brian. I was surprised at the number of responses I received that were very similar to yours. I recently purchased a
/archives//html/Towertalk/1997-10/msg00436.html (14,045 bytes)

6. [TowerTalk] PolyPhaser coax protectors still good? (score: 1)
Author: ad4hw@citrus.infi.net (Dan)
Date: Tue, 28 Oct 1997 05:51:47 -0500
I have several PolyPhaser coax protectors--some are many years old. Is there a test I can perform to assure that they are still functional? If possible, I would like to build a piece of test equipmen
/archives//html/Towertalk/1997-10/msg00734.html (7,221 bytes)

7. [TowerTalk] Polyphaser inductance calculations & grounding (score: 1)
Author: ad4hw@citrus.infi.net (Dan)
Date: Tue, 1 Jul 1997 21:08:39 -0400
Hi OM,s While studying the Polyphaser "The Grounds for Lightning and EMP Protection" (second edition, revised 1993), I have the following observations & questions. On page 3, there is an example of a
/archives//html/Towertalk/1997-07/msg00036.html (8,829 bytes)

8. [TowerTalk] Polyphaser inductance calculations & grounding (score: 1)
Author: ad4hw@citrus.infi.net (Dan)
Date: Tue, 1 Jul 1997 21:08:39 -0400
Hi OM,s While studying the Polyphaser "The Grounds for Lightning and EMP Protection" (second edition, revised 1993), I have the following observations & questions. On page 3, there is an example of a
/archives//html/Towertalk/1997-07/msg00037.html (8,811 bytes)

9. [TowerTalk] WARNING: Enough on Texas Towers already (score: 1)
Author: ad4hw@citrus.infi.net (Dan)
Date: Thu, 3 Jul 1997 21:16:59 -0400
Hi OM's, I have developed tremendous respect for Steve & he has been a great help to me in recent months. I really appreciate this reflector & the way Steve oversees it. However, I agree with Bill on
/archives//html/Towertalk/1997-07/msg00150.html (9,371 bytes)

10. [TowerTalk] WB0W gin-pole, need help (score: 1)
Author: ad4hw@citrus.infi.net (Dan)
Date: Sat, 12 Jul 1997 07:32:39 -0400
Hi OM's, I'm in the process of installing my first tower (Rohn 25). As a result of recommendations on this reflector, I purchased a WB0W gin-pole. It is really well made & I'm glad I made the purchas
/archives//html/Towertalk/1997-07/msg00421.html (7,911 bytes)

11. [TowerTalk] Force 12 Customer Service (score: 1)
Author: ad4hw@citrus.infi.net (Dan)
Date: Sun, 1 Jun 1997 10:36:58 -0400
Yes, I had a similar problem in getting information from Force 12. I wanted to know if I could get the C3 in a 120 MPH version. The lady who answered the phone did not know, and I never did receive t
/archives//html/Towertalk/1997-06/msg00008.html (8,936 bytes)

12. [TowerTalk] Manufacturer/Dealer Service (score: 1)
Author: ad4hw@citrus.infi.net (Dan)
Date: Sun, 1 Jun 1997 18:14:36 -0400
Excellent point Randy, The power of the internet is very impressive, but we have to be careful not to over-react to normal variations in customer service--none of them are perfect. If we stick to the
/archives//html/Towertalk/1997-06/msg00025.html (9,880 bytes)

13. [TowerTalk] Force 12 Customer Service Update (score: 1)
Author: ad4hw@citrus.infi.net (Dan)
Date: Tue, 3 Jun 1997 21:25:25 -0400
Hi OM's, I recently posted comments concerning my difficulty in getting information concerning the availability of the C3 in the 120 MPH version. Today I received a nice e-mail from Tom (N6BT) at For
/archives//html/Towertalk/1997-06/msg00126.html (7,071 bytes)

14. [TowerTalk] Should base section contact rebar? (score: 1)
Author: ad4hw@citrus.infi.net (Dan)
Date: Wed, 11 Jun 1997 20:23:07 -0400
Hi OM's I'm putting up an 80 ft tower, with Rohn 25 and 3 sets of uninsulated guys. I will be using a 3-band Yagi. I'm using a 5 ft base section, and a poured concrete base with rebar. I've read that
/archives//html/Towertalk/1997-06/msg00360.html (7,743 bytes)

15. [TowerTalk] Battle Creek Special? (score: 1)
Author: ad4hw@citrus.infi.net (Dan)
Date: Thu, 12 Jun 1997 19:19:36 -0400
Hi OM's, A recent story in CQ mentioned a "Battle Creek Special" as a good 40/80/160 antenna. Can someone tell me what it is, or where I can read more about it? Thanks & 73, Dan (W4TQ) Dan Long 8035
/archives//html/Towertalk/1997-06/msg00391.html (6,871 bytes)

16. [TowerTalk] Four-stake soil resistivity test - help please (score: 1)
Author: ad4hw@citrus.infi.net (Dan)
Date: Sun, 29 Jun 1997 09:40:29 -0400
Hi OM's, I'm installing a tower & ground system & I need to determine the soil resistivity. The soil at my location is 100% fine sand, but it does retain a lot of moisture. We have lots of lightning,
/archives//html/Towertalk/1997-06/msg00971.html (7,517 bytes)

17. [TowerTalk] Belleville washers source of supply? (score: 1)
Author: ad4hw@citrus.infi.net (Dan)
Date: Sun, 29 Jun 1997 09:51:47 -0400
Hi OM's, When I worked at Hobart Brothers (welding equipment company), we used belleville washers to provide uniform pressure on certain electrical joints with nut-bolt fasteners. For those who aren'
/archives//html/Towertalk/1997-06/msg00972.html (7,390 bytes)

18. [TowerTalk] Tower Falling Radius (score: 1)
Author: AD4HW@citrus.infi.net (DAN)
Date: Sat, 05 Apr 1997 13:48:42 -0800
Hi Bill, What in the guying system gave way? Did guy wires break, or did a termination slip or break? Thanks for posting your experience. 73, Dan - W4TQ -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/tower
/archives//html/Towertalk/1997-04/msg00152.html (8,445 bytes)

19. [TowerTalk] Lightning Protection Components (score: 1)
Author: AD4HW@citrus.infi.net (DAN)
Date: Thu, 10 Apr 1997 18:42:29 -0700
This advice contains some good information, and some dangerous information. Completely disconnecting your radio from all power, antenna, and ground connections is a good approach to protecting the ra
/archives//html/Towertalk/1997-04/msg00305.html (11,680 bytes)

20. Grounding tower legs (score: 1)
Author: AD4HW@citrus.infi.net (DAN)
Date: Thu, 07 Nov 1996 19:49:58 -0800
To: <towertalk@contesting.com> Ed, Conventional lightning theory holds that an excellent ground will not prevent lightning strikes. The purpose of having an excellent ground is to control the path of
/archives//html/Towertalk/1996-11/msg00043.html (10,415 bytes)


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