I'm building a new house in Mercer Island (Seattle area) that will have a 30' roof over two stories where I'd like to locate my antenna tower. I would like to place another 30' of tower above the roo
Jim - I'm now on your page after strugging with alternatives. For my QTH, the MA-550 seems perfect -- neighbor and code friendly in terms of appearance and ability to lower it below the roofline of t
I'd appreciate any advice on a letter I'm about to send to my local authorities re applying for a building permit for my tower. I'd like to use your collective experience.... I am applying for a perm
I'm installing a concrete base for a Universal Towers MA-550. The mfg's dwg calls for a base 2.5' x 2.5' x 5' deep in undisturbed soil, using 2.5 cubic yards. I passed this by my soils engineer, who'
The more I read about this, the more I'm liking my emerging plan to dig a hole with a truck mounted auger rig -- no forms, no backfilling, relatively small diameter surface. We're looking at a 2' dia
I'm building a new house and want to prepare it for mounting a roof antenna "support structure" to the garage. I'd love to get any and all advice re completing framing and roofing, for later tower in
This is for a 40' 25G tower, roof mounted, using a Hazer to support SteppIR antenna. Hinged plate would make it easier to erect, but is it reliable over the long haul? Is it sturdy enough to support
I got some ugly QRM/N on 2 meters in the Seattle area with my Yaesu FT-51R. I'm thinking an intermod filter would be a good investment. I've noticed several on the web: -- Par Electronics - notch fil
I am installing ground straps between a garage roof mounted tower (at h=30' above ground), and a grounding system consisting of a perimeter loop of #2 ground wire, multiple ground rods, and several U
Good point Tom. I should have said "flashing" instead of strap. Any great benefit to 6" over 3"? David Is this strap or copper flashing? If it is strap, I'd never use it for anything in a lightning g
Thanks for the response. I should have said "flashing" instead of "strap". Strap is a more efficient geometry than tubing bcause it supplies a lower impedance from its larger surface area; tubing > s
I'm planning my first beam, mostly work 40&20 (with a Carolina Windom now). I'll place it at 35 to 45' height, and would like to keep the turning radius <15' and visual impact low. $$ not too big a c
I'm interested in obtaining an Optibeam OBW10-5 for my first beam. I'm located in the Seattle area. Anybody have one for sale? Is it hard to break it down for shipment, then reassemble it? David WA6P
To: Steve K7LXC We really appreciate what you do for the ham society, Steve! David WA6PXX Actually I don't moderate anything, but I did start this in the 90's and have made so many posts on TT that t