In a message dated 12/29/04 5:41:10 PM Greenwich Standard Time, w8ji@contesting.com writes: When I have a small claim under a few thousand dollars, I just pay it. The savings in my policy premiums fr
If I'm correct, isn't W0AIH well into his 70s and still putting up towers for other guys. There is a W4 in FL who was climbing well into his 70s. Bill K4XS (Old fart of 58 and climbing my 200 footers
Alan I picked my harness up from Champion Radio at Dayton (K7LXC) a couple of years ago....I like it. Be sure you get a complete harness and not just a belt....much safer! I suggest an adjustable lan
The further the better. However, I have a 65 footer with a KT34XA on it about 80 feet from my 200 foot 40 meter tower. I don't really think there is any minimum distance, as far as interaction goes.
My guess is the unit might have had previous damage from the tower failure that wasn't bad enough to totally kill the shaft. Only now, did it totally let go. Bill K4XS (with 9 T2X units in use) _____
In Florida, the insurance companies are currently prohibited by the state from canceling any insurance policies, including auto until this spring. Also, no increases may take place until that time. A
Yup....I have had 6 el 15 meter beams on a 2 inch boom tear up the Ham IV....upgrade! The T2X should work fine. Bill _______________________________________________ See: http://www.mscomputer.com for
Rather than attacking the problem of weight balance vs 'weathervane effect' of the KT34XA, wouldn't it be easier to put some extra weight inside the boom on the director end, and move the boom to mas
Rohn bolts for 25 are fine threaded and are grade 5. However, they usually turn to rust in a short period of time. My advice for guys putting up short tower (40-50) is to pick up galvanized bolts at
I like the T2X rotors...built well, been around forever, and easy to get parts for. I have ten in use for my monobanders. Bill K4XS _______________________________________________ See: http://www.msc
Why are we getting the political posts again? This concept was addressed several months ago We don't care if you thought Ronnie was the greatest thing since sliced bread, and that Powell was just won
Not a job for the faint of heart......cleaning KLM tubes and straps. What I have found works best, is to use a VERY fine grade of sandpaper inside the curved part of the strap and on the outside of t
Easiest way to do a ground is to hook a hose to a 1/2 inch copper pipe (the ground rod) and jet away. Unless your soil is rock, you can do this in no time at all....not recommended for winter time si
Michael If you plan to use it with 20 or 25 sq ft of loading, I hope you don't live in an area of high wind. I would not feel comfortable with more than my 13 sq ft 4 el KLM on it, unless you want to
I talked to a guy at the factory and tried to find out where to buy it. Apparently, it is an acid and as such, is a hazardous chemical to ship. He told me another product which they have is just abou
Daniel Rohn 25 is not meant to be freestanding at that height. Maximum freestanding for what you are putting up is around 20 to 25 feet. Recommended hole is 2.6 by 2.6 by 3 feet deep. Bill __________
In a message dated 1/29/05 9:08:43 AM Greenwich Standard Time, tom@klient.com writes: In other words, I really don't think you want 60 feet of unguyed 25G. Thats way outside Rohn's specifications. An
I had 70' of Rohn 45 up, unguyed, at one time, and it was scary. I got it guyed right away. Rohn 25 would be scarier. 73 - Rich, KE3Q xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
They'll break, especially when inserted into a non-stainless environment..... ie: threads in bell housing of most all rotors. A chemical reaction occurs, degrades the bolt....... a three year old can
In a message dated 2/1/05 9:48:39 PM Greenwich Standard Time, w8ji@contesting.com writes: Most rotor cases are weak, soft, cast materials. I can't imagine a quality stainless bolt galling or breaking