Greetings, First, thanks for the input on my question about using various wire antennas for a temporary setup for 80 meters. I am still sorting out what to try. Now I am specifically seeking input on
Greetings all, I am still working on improving my 80 (and 160 meter) performance. I have thought about shunt feeding the tower but I have been cautious because of the fact that I have wireless Intern
Greetings, ALSO - how about the unit being sold by DX Engineering - don't know the model number but it uses (4) 102 inch whips. It seems very pricey for the system but I am curious. Any homebrew plan
Greetings, This RF Connection clamp type is: RFC1701C PL-259 Crimp RG-214 3.50 I will place an order and give this a try as I really don't do well with trying to fill up the braid holes on PL-259s. :
Hi, I have the ProSisTel, the model (number escapes me - but it is the one rated for 39 sq feet). I have been happy with it for the time I have had it in service - but that is only about 6 months or
The ProSisTel I used fit my Rohn45. I think they used to have the motor repositioned but not any longer. But I have no idea for other towers. Gary, N5PHT Will the ProSisTel fit if the motor is reposi
Then I have a question. The M2 2800 is rated to handle the MonstIR stated load. And if the M2 2800 can't handle it (as appears to be the case over and over - which is incorrectly rated - the M2 or th
Greetings, Well, this is the first little ice storm I have endured since putting up new beams. I have noticed that my Opti Beam (OB17-4) is effected on 40 meters (suspect the 'air coils' have ice on
Hi, Please post any answers you receive Noel. I have thought about the same but in my case I have a 1,000 feet or so (free) of 1/4 galvanized cable - the stuff they use to guy telephone poles. Gary,
Hello TT, I am thinking about doing some downsizing of the station and may be selling a couple of antennas. I have not decided for certain but would really like an honest opinion about their value -
Greetings, OK - I have made a few postings about my antennas, etc. I have reached a firm decision to downsize quite a bit. So, I have 2 antennas for sale. They are mounted at 80 feet (Rohn45 Tower) (
Hello, I have a G5RV (102 foot version) and I am very happy with the performance on 40 meters and 80 meters for my use. I have it mounted on the side of my tower (the ladder line portion runs about 3
Greetings, Having received 2 baluns from Cushcraft and both had the silver label covering the 2 tiny weep holes on the underside. Just a FYI - the weep holes are important I believe and both times th
Greetings, Several of you gave me some ideas/feedback on a Log antenna. Ended up with the Cushcraft log ASL2010. It is 8 elements on an 18 foot boom. Just got it up to the 80 foot level this past wee
I am need of a safety belt for tower climbing. I am a casual climber but still needs to be adequate. The size would be 'large' I guess (I wear size 40 pants - size Large shirt). Used is fine if a goo
Thanks for the various comments on the safety belt question. Ordered one today from Steve at Champion Radio. Gary, N5PHT _______________________________________________ ______________________________
Greetings, I have been using the Cushcraft 8 element log for awhile (about 1 month) - see eham reviews (ASL2010) if interested. My question: This log is a 'grounded' design it seems. The back (longes
Hi Bill and TT, No responses Bill - and that is a surprise from this group :-) OK guys - what do you think? (also - is the Tennadyne antennas likewise constructed?) My original post: month) to but th
Greetings, I had been silent and won't say much but my Optibeam got sold. The sale cost me lots of lost dollars. Mine was simply too big and needed some better building in my view. The new owner will
I am experiencing some interference problems with my wireless broadband connection. I am using a new 'radio' for the Internet and did not recall this problem with the old one - but it is possible it