I just wanted to remind everyone about safety. Here in Philadelphia, a professional tower climber fell 500 feet to his death yesterday working on the WCAU TV antenna tower installing high definition
Hi, Does anyone know how reliable the shipping dates are that US Tower gives you when you place an order for a tower? The confirmation that sent to me said it would ship on October 16, 1998. I just e
Hi, Has anyone used any type of outdoor concrete floor paint to protect the exposed part of the concrete on their tower base? I have some leftover "Drylock" concrete floor paint and was wondering if
Hi All, What is the best way to drive in my 8 ft. ground rods? A big hammer? Mike KT3U -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/towertalkfaq.html Submissions: towertalk@contesting.com Administrative
Thanks everyone for the great suggestions. I used the sledge hammer and water method. I think my arms will be sore tomorrow. 73 Mike, KT3U -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/towertalkfaq.html S
To everyone waiting for Roadway Expewss to deliver their US Tower, in addition to the 800 phone number you can track your shipment at their web site (www.roadway.com). Mike, KT3U -- FAQ on WWW: http:
Hi All, I just downloaded the dimensions to convert my 105BA beam into the 105CA and noticed that some of the new dimensions are much different from the 105BA. Does anyone have any experience with th
Hi, I have a dumb question about stacking antennas. I'm putting up a 40' tower to hold my 5 element 10 meter beam and a 4 element 6 meter beam. I plan on a 5 foot spacing between the two antennas. Tr
Hi all, I'm having a little trouble with my new MA-40 rotor base getting the rotor into alignment. After mounting the rotor on the plate, it doesn't seem to be centered under the drive shaft. Also, t
Hi All, Is a balun necessary on a 105BAS? I have been using the coaxial coil type but I have to take the antenna down for service. Should I stick with what I have, use nothing or something different.
Hi everyone, I'm back again with some more dumb questions on constructing the rebar cage for my MA-40. The hole will be 3' X 3' X 4'. I'm having trouble interpreting the diagram in the US Tower instr
Hi all, I am trying to figure out the neatest way to bring my antenna cables into my shack. They will be running across the inside of my attic and I would like to drop them into the shack through an
Hi everyone, I am just about ready to pour the concrete base for my MA40 tower. Being a novice at concrete work, I need a little guidance regarding the actual pouring of the concrete. Once my form an
Hi, I just finished constructing the base for my MA-40 telescoping mast. Although I am still waiting for the tower to arrive, I was wondering if after the base is installed, should the exposed parts
Does anyone have any experience using or installing the US Tower MA-40 telescoping tower. I am considering installing one for my 10 & 6 meter antennas. It looks fairly easy to handle and install. Any
I will be installing a 40 Ft. US Tower telescoping tower. The base is 3' X 3' X 4' concrete. What is the proper way to ground this tower. Thanks for the help. Mike, KT3U -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.con
Hi all, What is the minimum spacing between a 10 meter beam and a 6 meter beam on a tower? Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks, Mike, KT3U -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/towertalkfaq.
Hi all, I'm about to start digging for the base of a new tower. It's the US Tower MA-40 telescoping tower and the base is 3' X 3' X 4'. I would appreciate any help or pointers regarding installing th