- 1. [TowerTalk] TH6DX, XX? (score: 1)
- Author: TOMK5RC@aol.com (TOMK5RC@aol.com)
- Date: Tue, 3 Nov 1998 22:05:27 EST
- Just acquired a used TX6DX or DXX. Is there a clever way to identify if it is a DX or DXX? Is there a kind soul who could FAX to me the assembly instructions and bill of material? Thanks!!! Tom Taorm
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-11/msg00070.html (6,817 bytes)
- 2. [TowerTalk] mast (score: 1)
- Author: TOMK5RC@aol.com (TOMK5RC@aol.com)
- Date: Thu, 8 Oct 1998 18:11:48 EDT
- There are two good articles on mast selection on my web site, www.ConsultPR.com Tom, K5RC/7 -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/towertalkfaq.html Submissions: towertalk@contesting.com Administra
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-10/msg00192.html (6,867 bytes)
- 3. [TowerTalk] Winches and Masts (score: 1)
- Author: TOMK5RC@aol.com (TOMK5RC@aol.com)
- Date: Thu, 8 Oct 1998 18:56:22 EDT
- << The size of the 118,000 psi yield strength chromolly mast I posted is: 2 inch O.D. x 3/16 inch tk wall. I use an 18 foot length for my mast. It weighs about 80 - 90 pounds (I don't know exactly, b
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-10/msg00196.html (7,523 bytes)
- 4. [TowerTalk] The last aluminum mast comment (score: 1)
- Author: TOMK5RC@aol.com (TOMK5RC@aol.com)
- Date: Fri, 9 Oct 1998 10:17:03 EDT
- Using aluminum mast is like bass fishing with 4 pound test line. It's great sport, but it is really frustrating when the big one breaks the line. Tom, K5RC/7 -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-10/msg00213.html (7,520 bytes)
- 5. Fwd: [TowerTalk] 402-CD Spacing with KT-34XA (score: 1)
- Author: TOMK5RC@aol.com (TOMK5RC@aol.com)
- Date: Tue, 13 Oct 1998 11:38:02 EDT
- This is a multi-part message in MIME format. --part0_908293083_boundary Content-ID: <0_908293083@inet_out.mail.aol.com.1> Content-type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII --part0_908293083_boundary Content
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-10/msg00353.html (9,160 bytes)
- 6. [TowerTalk] Driving Ground Rods (score: 1)
- Author: TOMK5RC@aol.com (TOMK5RC@aol.com)
- Date: Wed, 14 Oct 1998 13:38:09 EDT
- << What is the best way to drive in my 8 ft. ground rods? A big hammer? >> Most feed stores and home centers have fence post driving tools. They are a capped piece of tubing with two handles. Also us
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-10/msg00428.html (8,497 bytes)
- 7. [TowerTalk] Aluminum mast (score: 1)
- Author: TOMK5RC@aol.com (TOMK5RC@aol.com)
- Date: Fri, 16 Oct 1998 10:32:54 EDT
- << It may well have been published in the March/April issue of 1993 NCJ. It turns out that particular issue is missing from my files and I can't check it to see. That's the right issue, Stan. I'll sc
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-10/msg00497.html (8,133 bytes)
- 8. [TowerTalk] Antenna Mast Design (score: 1)
- Author: TOMK5RC@aol.com (TOMK5RC@aol.com)
- Date: Fri, 16 Oct 1998 10:35:21 EDT
- << The Antenna Mast Design article was reprinted in the NCJ 20th anniversary issue Jan/Feb 1992. It was originally printed in the Sept/Oct 1982 and March/April 1983 issues. Jim; There are two separat
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-10/msg00498.html (7,063 bytes)
- 9. [TowerTalk] Re: Create Rotors (score: 1)
- Author: TOMK5RC@aol.com (TOMK5RC@aol.com)
- Date: Sun, 18 Oct 1998 10:07:50 EDT
- << Tom, Do you still deal in Create Rotors? I didn't see any mention of same on your web sight. 73, Matt--K7BG >> Matt; EDCO has decided to stop importing the RC5 series of rotors, except as a specia
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-10/msg00575.html (7,564 bytes)
- 10. [TowerTalk] Create Rotor Motor (score: 1)
- Author: TOMK5RC@aol.com (TOMK5RC@aol.com)
- Date: Sun, 18 Oct 1998 10:27:59 EDT
- << Sorry to report that EDCO appears to be deadco -- I recently called them for an overseas friend and they are longer listed in the Vienna, VA telephone directory. Their ham retail store is also def
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-10/msg00577.html (7,527 bytes)
- 11. [TowerTalk] No Subject in the Subject (score: 1)
- Author: TOMK5RC@aol.com (TOMK5RC@aol.com)
- Date: Tue, 20 Oct 1998 08:54:54 EDT
- There's a bad trend developing of not including the subject of your post. Please, guys, I get over 100 e-mails a day. Common courtesy is to put a subject so they can be sorted in priority. Thanks! To
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-10/msg00697.html (7,103 bytes)
- 12. [TowerTalk] Create Rotor - Mast Slip (score: 1)
- Author: TOMK5RC@aol.com (TOMK5RC@aol.com)
- Date: Fri, 23 Oct 1998 09:13:23 EDT
- I have successfully used double-sided emory cloth that is made for machine shop use. It is impervious to oil and water. I don't have any on hand, so I can't be more specific, but an industrial supply
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-10/msg00844.html (7,227 bytes)
- 13. [TowerTalk] Snagging Dacron Rope (score: 1)
- Author: TOMK5RC@aol.com (TOMK5RC@aol.com)
- Date: Fri, 4 Sep 1998 11:02:59 EDT
- ust returned from a business trip to find my 80 meter dipole on the ground. There has been no severe weather here since last winter. Upon inspection of the failure mode, I found the rope had broken a
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-09/msg00113.html (8,002 bytes)
- 14. [TowerTalk] Cantankerous Phillystran Big Grips (score: 1)
- Author: TOMK5RC@aol.com (TOMK5RC@aol.com)
- Date: Sat, 5 Sep 1998 09:15:34 EDT
- Phillystran is unlike metal guys when using pre-formed grips. With metal cable, you generally wrap the short end the complete length of the grip, then wrap the long end. You can only get about 2 wrap
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-09/msg00134.html (7,428 bytes)
- 15. [TowerTalk] 160M Inverted Vee vs. Half Slopers (score: 1)
- Author: TOMK5RC@aol.com (TOMK5RC@aol.com)
- Date: Sun, 13 Sep 1998 10:24:00 EDT
- << Some people are successful grounding the unused wires to the tower, and using them as a ground or counterpoise. Before you decide on a half-sloper, model your exact configuration on AO. I have see
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-09/msg00324.html (7,676 bytes)
- 16. [TowerTalk] N/C/BNC/TNC Connectors (score: 1)
- Author: TOMK5RC@aol.com (TOMK5RC@aol.com)
- Date: Tue, 22 Sep 1998 10:22:13 EDT
- << N was never named. Because it has no name, they author had no idea why it was called "N". >> Aw, come on. Type "N" came from the first users of these constant impedance connectors because they are
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-09/msg00565.html (7,477 bytes)
- 17. [TowerTalk] Weird choke "balun" failure (score: 1)
- Author: TOMK5RC@aol.com (TOMK5RC@aol.com)
- Date: Mon, 28 Sep 1998 11:30:50 EDT
- One of the true drawbacks to using ferrite for anything is that the imperfections in the material can become significant hotspots for RF. I have seen it in baluns and in tank circuits. We need a camp
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-09/msg00715.html (7,705 bytes)
- 18. [TowerTalk] what 45G top section? (score: 1)
- Author: TOMK5RC@aol.com (TOMK5RC@aol.com)
- Date: Wed, 5 Aug 1998 10:09:48 EDT
- << AG2 is the best fit for a 2" OD pipe. >> Minor point, but it helps keep the right mind set. "Pipe" is for carying fluids and gasses and is sized by "ID", so it is never an even number (i.e. 1.913)
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-08/msg00106.html (7,367 bytes)
- 19. [Fwd: [TowerTalk] Parting comments] (score: 1)
- Author: TOMK5RC@aol.com (TOMK5RC@aol.com)
- Date: Fri, 7 Aug 1998 09:34:26 EDT
- << The aramid cable stretches more than steel for a given size. But the negative effect of excessive sag might offset the stretch. Have to do some head scratching to figure out how to evaluate it. My
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-08/msg00166.html (7,990 bytes)
- 20. [TowerTalk] Coax for crankup (score: 1)
- Author: TOMK5RC@aol.com (TOMK5RC@aol.com)
- Date: Mon, 10 Aug 1998 22:10:09 EDT
- << Good question. I've asked this before, but didn't get a definitive answer. I tried LM400UF on my crankup and it wasn't flexible enough. I ended up with RG/213. >> I have had very good success with
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-08/msg00265.html (8,370 bytes)
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