There is a BIG difference between the type of incident we have decried and other types of miss-deed; This one puts others in danger (at 150 feet away!) and reflects very badly on Hams, in general. It
Really- I think Boyscouts would be a last resort. They usually learn knots as a display art, and not by repeated use where your life depends on your skill. IMHO, the best "Knotters" come from the ran
my defense--I really have nothing against the Scouts. In fact, I donated one of my boats to a local Sea Scout troop. (in good, sea-worthy condition, with sails and trailer, and NOT as a tax write-off
Pete- Too bad we dont live closer-. I have a grove of "Structural" Bamboo, with many taller than you need. Bill-W4BSG - Bill Aycock -- Persimmon Hill Woodville, Alabama, US 35776 (in the N.E. corner
To: <towertalk@contesting.com> be ready *. The local club ( mentioned also by N4KG) has the proper stuff ready to go, and has practiced the process of set-up many times. They can do it fast, and- saf
Tom- funny- my first thought was that at least, it was easier than trying to put ball bearings on the rungs. Bill-W4BSG - Bill Aycock -- Persimmon Hill Woodville, Alabama, US 35776 (in the N.E. corne
I know of no one better to deal with for coax, etc, than Press Jones, the Wire man. try www.thewireman.com good luck- Bill-W4BSG - Bill Aycock -- Persimmon Hill Woodville, Alabama, US 35776 (in the N
Of course a 2dB shift is noticeable- you just have to care, pay attention, and have the right things to "notice" with. Bill-W4BSG - Bill Aycock -- Persimmon Hill Woodville, Alabama, US 35776 (in the
Steve, etal There is a lot o good stuff on Antennex, but there is almost as much Crap, too. The problem with newcommers using it as a reference, is, there is NO discrimination, or sorting of the junk
Torque from a stepper motor is also a function of speed, at least on the ones I have worked with. I had to take over a failed project that used steppers, and found two problems taking the Amp out, be
TomI think you were very kind in your comments. The "Bliss" tuner is an example of very poor design, from several views. Your comments are directed mostly at the electrical characteristics, which is
I am a retired "Aerospace" Engineer, who started his professional career called an "aeronautical" Engineer. At that time, we dealt mostly with low-speed aero characteristics, which is what we are con
I have an older CDE rotor, the "HAM III", and the dial light has just gone out. The bulb type is "s 1820", a bayonet type. None of my catalogs list this type, although they list others with numbers n
I got lots of answers, fast, and I want to thank all who were so helpful. The answers did have what I needed, but raised some other questions.- I will try to answer. 1. the diagram for a HAM iv shows
I found some answers, and created a new mystery. I really did not think that the nearfield from a Yagi was that directional at a depressed angle of about 41 degrees down. It is. The interference was
Billy- The software was one of my first questions- With one exception, I closed all programs, with no effect. The one exception was Windows 98, and its sub parts. It is almost impossible to cut W98 o
Gene- I know its not fixed, just dormant. It's just waiting for me turn my back, so it can bite me in the rump. HI Thanks- Bill-W4BSG - Bill Aycock -- Persimmon Hill Woodville, Alabama, US 35776 (in
Billy- I am just going to have to wait till it "Bites". As to trying different programs- my computer is on 24/7, and I have left the radio on, tuned to the noise, just sitting there as I work with ma