- 1. [TowerTalk] SO-239 covers -Reply (score: 1)
- Author: TELLAM@mccarthy.ca (Tim Ellam)
- Date: Tue, 19 Jan 1999 13:24:28 -0500
- What can be used to effectively protect an unused SO-239 female connector from the elements? Example is the unused connectors at an antenna relay box mounted on a tower. I know that tape simply will
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1999-01/msg00343.html (8,467 bytes)
- 2. [TowerTalk] F12 ZR3 (score: 1)
- Author: TELLAM@mccarthy.ca (Tim Ellam)
- Date: Mon, 17 Aug 1998 09:54:52 -0400
- I am in the process of ordering(as soon as our $ recovers) a ZR3 from F12 for a low profile application(roof of a six floor complex). Tom has sent me all the specs on the ZR3 plus some jpgs and it ap
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-08/msg00504.html (6,970 bytes)
- 3. [TowerTalk] XM240 (score: 1)
- Author: TELLAM@mccarthy.ca (Tim Ellam)
- Date: Wed, 26 Aug 1998 12:11:42 -0400
- A fellow VE6 Ham has just received one of the first(if not the first) XM240 from Cushcraft-he reports that assembly has been a breeze and the construction is top notch. It goes up on Thursday and I w
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-08/msg00874.html (6,714 bytes)
- 4. [TowerTalk] F12 DXpedition vertical (score: 1)
- Author: TELLAM@mccarthy.ca (Tim Ellam)
- Date: Thu, 16 Jul 1998 15:22:42 -0400
- Force 12 has advised they no longer manufacture the 20M DXpedition vertical(the one that breaks down into 3' sections and has shock cord connections). Anyone interested in parting with one or have a
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-07/msg00490.html (6,746 bytes)
- 5. [TowerTalk] Need help with Force 12 C-3S -Reply (score: 1)
- Author: TELLAM@mccarthy.ca (Tim Ellam)
- Date: Sun, 26 Jul 1998 11:32:00 -0400
- I have been told F12 "no longer carries on business by email"! Tim VE6SH BTW check the dimensions on the C3S-a friend of mine just picked one up and found the predrilled holes were way wrong-had the
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-07/msg00850.html (7,577 bytes)
- 6. [TowerTalk] Vertical? -Reply (score: 1)
- Author: TELLAM@mccarthy.ca (Tim Ellam)
- Date: Thu, 11 Jun 1998 11:54:28 -0400
- I agree with Barry, the R7000 is inferior to the R7/R5 or even the R4. The Gap Titan suffers from its physical size and the need to guy it. I found the Titan had the edge over my R7 on 40, but they w
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-06/msg00346.html (8,308 bytes)
- 7. [TowerTalk] Vertical? -Reply -Reply (score: 1)
- Author: TELLAM@mccarthy.ca (Tim Ellam)
- Date: Fri, 12 Jun 1998 09:29:27 -0400
- The Titan does NOT require guying. Mine survived several years of Nevada breezes (80 MPH gusts) unguyed with no problems. It is triple-walled at the mounting area and double walled the next eight fee
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-06/msg00398.html (8,944 bytes)
- 8. No subject (score: 1)
- Author: TELLAM@mccarthy.ca (Tim Ellam)
- Date: Wed, 29 Apr 1998 09:28:37 -0400
- set nomail -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/towertalkfaq.html Submissions: towertalk@contesting.com Administrative requests: towertalk-REQUEST@contesting.com Problems: owner-towertalk@contest
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-04/msg00890.html (6,533 bytes)
- 9. [TowerTalk] small loop antennas -Reply (score: 1)
- Author: TELLAM@mccarthy.ca (Tim Ellam)
- Date: Tue, 10 Feb 1998 11:26:52 -0500
- I have used the AEA from the UK a couple of times-as Steve mentioned its not a bad compromise! I was sceptical at first, but for its size it works fairly well. I think the AEA unit is a bit better th
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-02/msg00293.html (7,423 bytes)
- 10. [TowerTalk] Local police and RFI problems -Reply (score: 1)
- Author: TELLAM@mccarthy.ca (Tim Ellam)
- Date: Tue, 10 Feb 1998 11:37:43 -0500
- We had a similar problem in Canada about 5 years ago. Two hams in Thunder Bay were charged under our Crimminal Code for "mischief"(s. 430) I was retained to give an opinion on jurisdiction. The Crown
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-02/msg00295.html (7,772 bytes)
- 11. [TowerTalk] Re: Antenna Height and Signal Strength -Reply (score: 1)
- Author: TELLAM@mccarthy.ca (Tim Ellam)
- Date: Mon, 16 Feb 1998 15:41:07 -0500
- Height is King!!! I am at a higher elevation than VE6NAO and can outperform 100 w stations with the right condition while running QRP(including NAO :-)) Height and a efficient antenna system will mak
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-02/msg00412.html (7,970 bytes)
- 12. [TowerTalk] Ice storm in eastern Canada/NE USA -Reply (score: 1)
- Author: TELLAM@mccarthy.ca (Tim Ellam)
- Date: Tue, 13 Jan 1998 13:09:10 -0500
- Quebec have lost antennas and towers due to the sheer weight of the ice. As the storm has knocked out commercial installations and cellular/PCS, amateurs in Quebec have been receiving good PR for pr
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-01/msg00221.html (7,418 bytes)
- 13. [TowerTalk] RCS8V (score: 1)
- Author: TELLAM@mccarthy.ca (Tim S. Ellam)
- Date: Mon, 02 Jun 1997 15:07:14 -0400
- I have had good luck with the old Drake RCS8 Remote Switch(which is a dead copy of the Ameritron or its succssor, but seems to be constructed better with heavy duty relays) mine has lasted for years
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-06/msg00065.html (6,794 bytes)
- 14. [TowerTalk] PCS (score: 1)
- Author: TELLAM@mccarthy.ca (Tim S. Ellam)
- Date: Tue, 24 Jun 1997 17:02:03 -0400
- Canadians should be very cautious if a PCS carrier wants to piggyback on your tower. Adding a commercial system will change your installation from a Type 2(no formal requirements) to a Type 1 instal
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-06/msg00827.html (7,492 bytes)
- 15. [TowerTalk] F12 Verticals (score: 1)
- Author: TELLAM@mccarthy.ca (Tim S. Ellam)
- Date: Thu, 06 Mar 1997 18:02:39 -0500
- Anyone have any experience with the F12 verticals?-the VXP1 purports to telescope into a 2' unit for travel Tim VE6SH -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/towertalkfaq.html Submissions: towertalk
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-03/msg00083.html (6,499 bytes)
- 16. [TowerTalk] [CQ-Contest] Anyone ever set up near a Ce (score: 1)
- Author: TELLAM@mccarthy.ca (Tim S. Ellam)
- Date: Thu, 13 Mar 1997 10:49:02 -0500
- This happened recently in Calgary-the cell tower is about 200m from an amateur installation and the op has not experienced any problems(mind you he is not a contester) The amount of rent he is receiv
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-03/msg00176.html (6,918 bytes)
- 17. Towers (score: 1)
- Author: TELLAM@mccarthy.ca (Tim S. Ellam)
- Date: Wed, 29 Jan 1997 18:36:02 -0500
- With all this discussion on the list with respect to hiring counsel etc, it would be remiss of me not to direct the Canadian list members to my article and guideline on Tower "legalities"on the RAC H
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-01/msg00552.html (6,558 bytes)
- 18. No subject (score: 1)
- Author: TELLAM@mccarthy.ca (Tim S. Ellam)
- Date: Thu, 21 Nov 1996 09:59:30 -0500
- SET NOMAIL -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/towertalkfaq.html Submissions: towertalk@contesting.com Administrative requests: towertalk-REQUEST@contesting.com Problems: K7LXC@contesting.com Sp
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1996-11/msg00177.html (6,558 bytes)
- 19. Top Rail (score: 1)
- Author: TELLAM@mccarthy.ca (Tim S. Ellam)
- Date: Mon, 07 Oct 1996 10:13:14 -0400
- I used some 10' top rail as a "temporary" mast for a GAP vertical last year. One good Chinook in March put so much pressure on the antenna that the mast simply split along the seam and folded! the s
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1996-10/msg00076.html (7,040 bytes)
- 20. Canadian Tower Info (score: 1)
- Author: TELLAM@mccarthy.ca (Tim S. Ellam)
- Date: Wed, 16 Oct 1996 20:23:13 -0400
- With all the discussion on towers and planning permission I would be remiss if I did not mention to the VE subscribers that the RAC Website has a fair amount of information for dealing with local aut
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1996-10/msg00218.html (6,570 bytes)
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