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1. [TowerTalk] Tower Surveying Tools? (score: 1)
Author: K4MK@triad.rr.com (M. Kent Miller)
Date: Tue Jun 10 14:45:04 2003
I use the same method as does Steve - K7LXC, but with a little addition that I find helpful. After " sighting " through the tower to see approximately where the anchor points should be, I tie a strip
/archives//html/Towertalk/2003-06/msg00160.html (11,229 bytes)

2. [TowerTalk] Combo guyed base, free standing tower (score: 1)
Author: K4MK@triad.rr.com (M. Kent Miller)
Date: Sun Jun 22 14:28:19 2003
Sounds like a pretty " shaky " idea to me, Douglas, but let' s see what the experts say. 73, Kent - K4MK -- Original Message -- From: "Douglas B Rupp" <rupp@gnat.com> To: <towertalk@contesting.com> S
/archives//html/Towertalk/2003-06/msg00351.html (9,478 bytes)

3. [TowerTalk] Create RC5A-3 Rotor- long cable run (score: 1)
Author: K4MK@triad.rr.com (M. Kent Miller)
Date: Mon Jun 23 17:00:56 2003
Is anyone using this rotor with a relatively long run of cable ? I will need to use about 650 feet and plan to use cable with 2 # 12' s and 6 # 16' s. I am guessing that wire size will handle it just
/archives//html/Towertalk/2003-06/msg00405.html (6,781 bytes)

4. [TowerTalk] Re: Create RC5A-3 rotor - long cable run (score: 1)
Author: K4MK@triad.rr.com (M. Kent Miller)
Date: Tue Jun 24 15:46:59 2003
Thanks to all who replied with good ideas about the long rotor cable run. It appears the best solution is to parallel some heavier wire with the two high current wires in the cable. That' s what I pl
/archives//html/Towertalk/2003-06/msg00445.html (6,603 bytes)

5. [TowerTalk] CB operator charged under new city law (score: 1)
Author: K4MK@triad.rr.com (M. Kent Miller)
Date: Wed May 21 21:28:51 2003
I agree with Steve -- I think it is great and I wouldn' t care if they locked that scumbag cb' er up..........that' s the kind of person that has given the general public a bad impression of ham radi
/archives//html/Towertalk/2003-05/msg00298.html (16,526 bytes)

6. [TowerTalk] re 40m dipole (score: 1)
Author: K4MK@triad.rr.com (M. Kent Miller)
Date: Tue Mar 25 07:43:39 2003
Greg, Mike -W9RE - sells the strengthening kit for the 40-2CD Cushcraft yagi. I installed one of these on mine and the elements drooped down only slightly during the relatively heavy ice storms that
/archives//html/Towertalk/2003-03/msg00339.html (8,819 bytes)

7. [TowerTalk] Remote Antenna Switches (score: 1)
Author: K4MK@triad.rr.com (Kent Miller)
Date: Sat Feb 1 13:37:28 2003
I' ve got one too--been using it several months--it appears to be well designed and built and works great. It easily handles 1500 watts. 73, Kent - K4MK
/archives//html/Towertalk/2003-02/msg00008.html (9,048 bytes)

8. [TowerTalk] Re: My favorite tower tip, etc. (score: 1)
Author: K4MK@triad.rr.com (M. Kent Miller)
Date: Mon Feb 10 11:58:17 2003
As I frequently have to work alone on my own antennas/ towers ( which I know is not wise from a safety standpoint ) ...I always carry a small cellular phone with me. I figure if a problem occurs and
/archives//html/Towertalk/2003-02/msg00197.html (6,530 bytes)

9. [TowerTalk] Coax cables (score: 1)
Author: K4MK@triad.rr.com (M. Kent Miller)
Date: Wed Feb 12 15:39:33 2003
Been doing it successfully for 47 years now, Geo.. But then, I " re-use " cars for at least 30 years before I replace them too ... 73, Kent - K4MK Weather Stations", and lot's more. Call Toll Free, 1
/archives//html/Towertalk/2003-02/msg00297.html (9,539 bytes)

10. [TowerTalk] phased dipole matching (score: 1)
Author: K4MK@triad.rr.com (M. Kent Miller)
Date: Tue Feb 25 22:19:43 2003
Hi Danny, I' ve been using variations of a phased dipole system for over 20 years at several different qth's. At present, it is installed with one 130 foot tower used as a reflector. I use heavy duty
/archives//html/Towertalk/2003-02/msg00480.html (8,054 bytes)

11. [Towertalk] T2X disassembly (score: 1)
Author: K4MK@triad.rr.com (Kent Miller)
Date: Mon, 06 Jan 2003 08:15:47 -0500
Very good advice from W9OL.... I, too, learned the hard way- Once you have numerous ball bearings rolling around on the workshop floor, you learn quickly how not to do it. 73, Kent - K4MK
/archives//html/Towertalk/2003-01/msg00118.html (10,619 bytes)

12. [Towertalk] 40 m yagi matching (score: 1)
Author: K4MK@triad.rr.com (Kent Miller)
Date: Wed, 02 Oct 2002 10:40:41 -0400
Hi Mark, How high is your swr on the upper end ? My 40-2cd is tuned for 7.150, but at the worst case at 7.000 the swr is only 2.2 to 1.0 and at 7.300 it is only 1.7 to 1.0....... My antenna is at 130
/archives//html/Towertalk/2002-10/msg00066.html (9,660 bytes)

13. [Towertalk] 40 meter yagi matching (score: 1)
Author: K4MK@triad.rr.com (Kent Miller)
Date: Wed, 02 Oct 2002 12:06:10 -0400
I should have said it is 350 ft. of Bury-Flex, not just plain 52 ohm coax -- the loss very well may affect the swr readings some, but at 7.0 Mhz., I would consider the loss negligible with this coax.
/archives//html/Towertalk/2002-10/msg00072.html (6,696 bytes)

14. [Towertalk] Guy wire tension (score: 1)
Author: K4MK@triad.rr.com (Kent Miller)
Date: Thu, 12 Sep 2002 10:27:40 -0400
Gentlemen: I have one 100 ft. tower that was professionally installed and one 130 ft. tower ( both 25G ) that I and other hams installed. In all the years that I have had towers I have always checked
/archives//html/Towertalk/2002-09/msg00403.html (7,147 bytes)

15. [Towertalk] Need Antenna Advice! (score: 1)
Author: K4MK@triad.rr.com (Kent Miller)
Date: Fri, 13 Sep 2002 13:48:33 -0400
Ed, The comments I 've seen on the SteppIR antenna are good...I can' t say a thing against it....however, after having enjoyed my TH-11 for several years, I don' t think you will go wrong if you go a
/archives//html/Towertalk/2002-09/msg00441.html (9,007 bytes)

16. [Towertalk] Coax opinions (score: 1)
Author: K4MK@triad.rr.com (Kent Miller)
Date: Tue, 06 Aug 2002 20:32:45 -0400
John, All of those types you mention are good. I have had excellent results with " Bury-Flex " by Davis RF. I use it for runs up to and exceeding 400 ft, on all bands including 50 Mhz. It is tough,fl
/archives//html/Towertalk/2002-08/msg00158.html (8,737 bytes)

17. [Towertalk] Water accumulation in tower legs (score: 1)
Author: K4MK@triad.rr.com (M. Kent Miller)
Date: Wed, 29 May 2002 00:03:37 -0400
The soil in this area is practically impermeable and drainage for a tower base, even with the recommended gravel fill, is a problem. Knowing this, when I constructed the base for my last tower ( 125
/archives//html/Towertalk/2002-05/msg00754.html (7,156 bytes)

18. [TowerTalk] Antennas in trees- support line (score: 1)
Author: "M. Kent Miller" <K4MK@triad.rr.com>
Date: Mon, 8 Sep 2003 08:30:45 -0400
I have a variety of wire antennas supported by trees and I have found 1/16 inch galvanized cable to be the most reliable and abrasion resistant support line. Its not quite as flexible as rope, but is
/archives//html/Towertalk/2003-09/msg00231.html (7,009 bytes)

19. [TowerTalk] Create rotator Model RC5A-3 - Need Manual (score: 1)
Author: "M. Kent Miller" <K4MK@triad.rr.com>
Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2003 17:55:35 -0400
Does anyone have a RC5A-3 manual that you would be willing to copy for me ? Or -does anyone know of a source from which to obtain one ? I' ve tried all the usual manual suppliers that I am aware of w
/archives//html/Towertalk/2003-09/msg00355.html (7,093 bytes)

20. Re: [TowerTalk] Replacement relays for the Ameritron RCS 8V (score: 1)
Author: "M. Kent Miller" <K4MK@triad.rr.com>
Date: Tue, 16 Sep 2003 16:51:56 -0400
Bill, I just ordered and received 2 relays from Ameritron to replace some that were lightning-zapped in my 10V. I suspect you can get those for the 8V direct from them also. Those for the RCS-10 were
/archives//html/Towertalk/2003-09/msg00430.html (8,726 bytes)


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