My experience is with one on an elevated (chimney strap) type of insulated mount. It well outperformed a GAP Titan at the same height on 80 & 40 meters. I used 4 elevated radials on 80 and 6 on Forty
To all Towertalk & Topband Folks: If anyone is interested in obtaining a copy of the Orion OR-2300 Antenna Rotator Manual, please let me know & I'll be happy to send you one. This includes the hand d
Hi: Sorry, but I seem to have misplaced information regarding your request for a copy of the Orion 2300 Rotor Manual. Please contact me again. 73 Les Nuhn, NN6K ______________________________________
If you can't easily get "equipment" in to dig your hole, consider hiring a fence company to do the work. They can bring in men & either electric or compressor powered jackhammers and make a quick job
In the nautical sense, the term "line" is applied to anything less than a 600' coil of rope. A "D" ring provides an uneven pull & I have never seen one used on boats. They are typically used to faste
Rob, no antenna farm here at the house in the middle of San Francisco, but last night around 1900 local time, I felt the house "shudder & vibrate" a couple of times due to the winds. The rain was sec
Hello All: I have not been active since the VU4 folks provided the final country I needed to "have 'em all worked." Now, there are 2 "new ones" I need. Having had some previous problems with obvious
Hi to all. I received about a dozen replies to my problem described here yesterday regarding my 25 year old KT 34 XA & the damage it caused to my station equipment over time. All of you provided stra
Bob & Others: Orson Wells may have made that statement about aging wine ... but in recent modern times, like the last 20 or so years ... it was Carlo Rossi of Rossi Vineyards who had a TV commercial
I've been using a T2X to turn a KT34XA since 1981. At one time, there was even a 13 element 2M KLM Long Boom Antenna mounted on the very top for about a dozen years. I'm guessing, but I think the fir
Bee's Wax. Bee's Wax is readily at ship chandleries ... or "marine supply stores" that somewhat cater to sailboat type of people. Bee's Wax is used to coat the twine used in sail repair ... if such r
After reading your description of the antenna ... my first, and gut reaction ... was that is is/was Hy Gain's Model TH-5. I have a friend who had one ... and used successfully for many years before g
steve65@suddenlink.net Steve: I have a friend who once lived about 500-800 east of a pair of BIG double power lines that ran north & south. He had a 2 element tri-band quad at about 45 feet as an ant
I personally visited the factory in Fresno on January 2, 2008 and picked up two antennas. Both Wyatt & Jeremy were personally there and we had a nice chat as well. Their Shipping Man, Glenn ... was a
Earlier today, I spoke with Jeremy at M Squared Antennas about a matter totally unrelated to the thread that has circulated here recently. With my issue settled, the matter of the recent thread on th
Hello All: Does anyone have the exact dimensions (length) for the tower lifting cables for a TX-455 tower? I thought I'd send out this request before starting some dialogue with US Tower. I know the
Brian: I would suggest replacing all of them. They are not that expensive consider the work they do to keep your tower in the air & you sleeping with one less thing to think, or worry about. I would
My neighbor has a large loop ... either on the surface, or slightly buried beneath the ground on his 1/2 acre parcel next to mine. I have not heard any RFI or "spurts of RFI" from his system. I don't
Hello All: I am seeking information on a Wilson Antenna Rotor Model 6000. I have the rotor & control box ... but need information on hooking it up as well as the Specs. about what it can safely carry
I may have had the wrong model number when I asked about a Wilson Model 6000 Rotor? Perhaps it is the Model 1000 in reality? This was pointed out to me by Tim, K3LR. Does anyone have any information,