**Tickets are selling very fast. There are only a few left. Orders must be completed by May 6** UPDATE!!!! We are honored to have Joe Taylor, K1JT as our featured dinner speaker this year. Joe was aw
If you want to enjoy the Dayton night life, here is a great chance to meet fellow station builders, contesters and DXers from around the world. Thursday, May 16, Friday, May 17 and Saturday, May 18th
**Tickets are selling very fast. Do not delay your order.** UPDATE!!!! We are honored to have Joe Taylor, K1JT as our featured dinner speaker this year. Joe was awarded the Nobel Prize for Physics in
The North Coast Contesters are pleased to announce: The 10th Annual Dayton Contest Dinner Tickets are on sale NOW. Master of Ceremonies is CQ Magazine Contest Editor and CQ Contest Hall of Fame membe
Could it be enough power to cause the 259 to overload? Absolutely. I have a similar situation with a nearby AM station on 1470 KHz at my QTH. The addition of the MFJ front end filter (MFJ model 731)
Do you guys know a web site that allows you to input two sets of coordinates so you can get distance and bearing? 73, Tim K3LR To: <towertalk@contesting.com> List Sponsored by AN Wireless: AN Wireles
You have a very nice site, but that calculator is not want I need. I need to be able to enter TWO independent sets of coordinates (not ONE set to a DXCC location). Thanks 73, Tim K3LR To: <towertalk@
I am having trouble with the mast clamp for my Create RC5-B3 rotor. The base of the each clamp has fractures and it is only a matter of time before they break. I notice the newest Create clamps have
Hi Rick: I have a similar set up at my station now. I use modified HyGain self supporting, base insulated HyTowers for the elements. They were modified to be single band 80 verticals and are now 75 f
Jim's method is very good. It is simple and very effective. With a little work the DC voltage to fire the relays can be run on the coax feedline as well. This exact design was used by Jim Lawson, W2P
Can someone tell me the size and length of the screws used to modify the coil connections on the CushCraft 402CD? The modification uses a through the insulator screw in place of the stock self tappin
A 40 meter 4 square with a good ground mounted radial system works very well compared to a 40 meter beam and rotates much faster! On 80 and 160, Comtek 4 squares are very effective. The F/B is very g
I would suggest you bypass all 8 wires with .01 uF 1 KV discs to a good earth ground at the control box. That should take care of the problem. 73, Tim K3LR List Sponsored by AN Wireless: AN Wireless
Are the bearings in the Rohn TB3 tower top thrust bearing stainless or plain steel? Is there any chance of rust or corrosion inside the TB3 race assembly? 73, Tim K3LR List Sponsored by AN Wireless:
Can someone tell me the outside diameter of Phillystran HPTG6700I? Thanks and 73, Tim K3LR http://www.k3lr.com List Sponsored by AN Wireless: AN Wireless handles Rohn tower systems, Trylon Titan towe
I am looking for a source of used AB-577 portable masts. Please pass along any info. Thanks and 73, Tim K3LR http://www.k3lr.com List Sponsored by AN Wireless: AN Wireless handles Rohn tower systems,
Several guys have sent me emails about the cost of building these chokes. Yes, they are expensive. The 100 beads you need are almost $50.00 on their own from Amidon. When you add in 48 inches of doub
This exact problem of the center pin pulling back was terrible problem when Doc, K8RR had his large contest station in Columbus, Ohio. All of his phasing and feedlines were "N" type and the majority
Several guys are assembling a bulk order for 3/8" white fiberglass guy wire (minimum order is 5000 feet from the factory). The breaking strength is equivalent to 3/8" EHS steel guy wire. We will also
I am looking for new or used M2 10M7 and M2 20M6, 20M6A Yagi antennas. Also need Hygain 203BA or CA antennas. Will work out pick up or shipping details. Please contact me if you have these antennas f