I run the C4S and I agree, trying to get the 40m dipole tuned is a pain in the ass. I will be selling this sucker soon and replacing it with a C31XR. I plan on getting a 40m double bazooka from KB5HO
At 11:37 AM 3/19/2004, Neal Cox wrote: I have a Rohn HDBX tower that contains sections where the galvanizing has failed and the metal is rusting. I've considered rust stabilizer coating, "cold galvan
You're kidding right? If you want it done right, 4" drill stem or maybe I beam and 1.5 yards of cement.... At 12:32 AM 3/24/2004, you wrote: I'm planning on using earth anchors for 100 feet of Rohn 2
I just used the white schedule 40 crap... its heavy... No problems to date. 73 de w5gm At 10:35 PM 4/14/2004, Rich Hallman - N7TR wrote: What type of PVC Conduit Tubing is being used to protect contr
I recommend the OptiBeam. It is pricey but you will appreciate it once its up. The opti has some killer bandwidth. You will hate the force12. It doesn't meet spec. Just ask W5JK and K5GH At 10:00 PM
I have had my G1000SDX for 2 years and have it loaded with a M2C4S, 7ele 6m yage, 18ele vhf yagi, and a 18ft tall 144/440 vertical. Not a single problem ever.... 73 de W5GM At 12:23 AM 4/22/2004, you
Hey Gerald, What about using that DB Products stuff called "baby shit"? The way n5dxt and myself seal all the connections we set is first a layer of 3m super88 then baby shit (coax seal) than a finis
Rick Bowden has dreamed up some neat stuff surf to http://www.rickstowerservice.com At 11:38 AM 4/22/2004, you wrote: I am looking for published info regarding trams and trolleys in the erection of a
Have a tower would like to have I.D. I have pics,Thanks Jay kg4rmd. _______________________________________________ See: http://www.mscomputer.com for "Self Supporting Towers", "Wireless Weather Stat
I think i have one of this antenna anyone have a manual could give me some measurements or possibly scan a copy thanks Jay.. _______________________________________________ See: http://www.mscomputer
Dear TTalk Readers, I have been told by a number of friends that the TTalk reflector was once again active with Prosistel/ Alfaspid bashing. As many of you know I am the importer of Prosistel from It
I'd be even more interested in the details of the "Navy approval"... Thanks for the request, I have posted the brochure for the antenna/positioner system, which includes the mil-specs it meets for sh
Questions: Now that Rohn has been acquired and has been running under the new parent for a while, has quality improved? What's the opinion out there on the Nello products, specifically 55N? My one ex
I obtained the following in a telephone conversation with K6SOJ whose property borders the site where W7IX was killed. Dave was present when Ray Balch SK, the former owner, built his contest/DX stati
Ken, I use Alreco here in Denver for thick walled aluminum masts: Alreco Bob Doerksey 303-287-7210 73's Jay - KT5E -- Original Message -- From: "Barbara Waites" <barbiekenw@yahoo.com> To: <towertalk@
Gary, Yes, this is a special piece of equipment. A friend of mine that works for Sprint has one and has used it at my place. You can buy one at www.tessco.com. Tessco is also a great source for climb
I bought a harness setup from www.tessco.com. The fall arrest connects to the back D-Ring and splits into two 6 foot shock absorbing lanyards and positioning on the front >>>> "Flex-NoPac Twin Leg Sh
I am putting together a used C4SXL and have some questions about tuning the 40 meter elements. Anyone who has put one of these antennas together that could give me some guidance? 73, Jay N4OX _______
I am in the proces of erecting a new tower (60 feet of Rohn45G) and plan to have multiple yagis on the mast. I have a CC402CD, Force 12 4BA and a Hy-Gain 204. What should the order of placing these a
Merlin, I bought a full harness from www.tessco.com. Jay - KT5E _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTalk mailing list TowerTalk@contes