The rohn 25 tower section dwg sez: (3) each , 1/4" and 5/16", 1 1/2" long, UNF thread. So, that's 1/4-28 and I can't remember what a fine thread 5/16 is. 73, geo - n4ua I took down my tower a few yea
That's an interesting claim, Gary. What would be the science behind it? 73, geo - n4ua --Original Message-- From: towertalk-bounces@contesting.com [mailto:towertalk-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf
Try www.tessco.com 73, geo - n4ua I'm looking for a shop or dealer in U.S. who sells Polyphaser coaxial protectors in very small quantities (5-10pcs). Any answer will be appreciated. 73 Morel 4X1AD 4
Gerald, It does have a certain symmetry to it -- I like it! 73, geo - n4ua As an aluminum supplier, Texas Towers recommends the following procedure in case of stuck aluminum: Your aluminum options ar
You must be talking about rohn 25 torque arms, but I have bought the larger 5/8" bolts and the heavy hex nuts for Rohn 45 from McMaster Carr, all hot-dip galvanized. geo - n4ua arms. 3/8 -- raising a
If it is, in fact, a tribander, and element with three traps on each side doesn't sound right, as does an element with one on each side, since the remaining element has two on each side. What's the c
I haven't been able to locate this reference to zinc ground strap in my code book; would you please provide a section number? geo - n4ua -- This message is for the designated recipient only and may c
You might try: http://www.jschmidtstainless.com/products.htm I have bought a bunch of ss u-bolts from them... geo - n4ua pass "Wireless with -- This message is for the designated recipient only and m
Indeed, fill dirt is worth something. Find a neighbor that needs the dirt, and get him to help you dig the hole for the privilege of hauling the dirt away. 73, geo - n4ua You "Wireless with -- This m
And after all that soaking with penetrant, take advantage of the different coefficients of expansion of the two materials. Aluminum will expand about twice what steel will at the same temp. Put a hea
Jerry is absolute correct on the physical relationship required between the steel and the aluminum for the differential expansion scheme to work. It never occurred to me that the aluminum legs would
Because it would eliminate all the Structural Engineers and CEs that answer all the tower base questions here, and the ornithologists that cover the owl issues... 73, geo - n4ua year -- This message
Andy, If I recall correctly, the Control Transformers are the least useful of all the Selsyn stuff. I think they are three-phase on both rotor and stator, but I can't remember why. I have hooked them
Jack, I am just now putting up a slightly smaller 40m 3-el, with a 10m beam above it, and I faced the same decision. My mast weighs just over 100 pounds, the 40m weighs about 130 pounds (it started l
Perhaps he's lying on a log table... 73, geo - n4ua "Wireless with -- This message is for the designated recipient only and may contain privileged, proprietary, or otherwise private information. If y
Try heat. Put a heat gun on the area and get it up to 200 F or so, wiggling the ss stub periodically. The aluminum expands about twice as much as the steel, so it's worth a quick test. 73, geo - n4ua
When Cinta was first introduced about 3-4 years ago, it had issues, mostly with dimensional variability, I think. Understand that Cinta is just a clone of Times' LMR series, so if it wasn't an exact
Steve, Fred and the list, No question, the special pins are the best way to go, but if I needed one on a Saturday afternoon, I would not hesitate to drill one out. It certainly does not require CNC m
Digikey, I think... 73, geo - n4ua -- This message is for the designated recipient only and may contain privileged, proprietary, or otherwise private information. If you have received it in error, p
I had some 45 sections re-galvanized in Bristol, VA (I can't remember the name of the place) about 2 years ago. The fellow in charge of the plant used to be a supervisor at another galvanizing plant