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141. Re: [TowerTalk] Ferrite or choke baluns? (score: 1)
Author: Doug Renwick <ve5ra@sasktel.net>
Date: Fri, 18 Jan 2008 19:15:06 -0600
Of course it's costly to handle onesy twosy parts orders, but hams should have reasonable access to 10-50 quantities at far better prices than what these parts sellers are doing. And they're selling
/archives//html/Towertalk/2008-01/msg00378.html (8,643 bytes)

142. Re: [TowerTalk] RG-6 connector issues/ rcv array (score: 1)
Author: Doug Renwick <ve5ra@sasktel.net>
Date: Fri, 18 Jan 2008 20:21:20 -0600
Bob, I used tools and supplies very similar to those used by DX Eng. and if correctly installed, provide a very good connector installation. Doug Mike - Are you using the connectors, crimp tool, and
/archives//html/Towertalk/2008-01/msg00380.html (8,080 bytes)

143. Re: [TowerTalk] [CQ-Contest] RG-6 connector issues/ rcv array (score: 1)
Author: Doug Renwick <ve5ra@sasktel.net>
Date: Sat, 19 Jan 2008 15:26:41 -0600
Here is a link that talks about center conductor pull-out: http://www.timesfiber.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/tech.specSheets/index.cfm ?act=download And here is a note about copper vs copper clad steel
/archives//html/Towertalk/2008-01/msg00412.html (10,074 bytes)

144. Re: [TowerTalk] 80 meter antenna comparison (score: 1)
Author: Doug Renwick <ve5ra@sasktel.net>
Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2008 17:04:20 -0600
A couple years back I did a comparison between my 80 four square and 3 L wire beam at 100 ft at the same QTH. On the short DX I couldn't tell the difference, however on the long DX the four square wa
/archives//html/Towertalk/2008-01/msg00543.html (8,529 bytes)

145. Re: [TowerTalk] 80 meter antenna comparison (score: 1)
Author: Doug Renwick <ve5ra@sasktel.net>
Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2008 11:08:21 -0600
Tonno, Thank you for this excellent objective comparison. Doug I have right now on 80 meters 3 element coil loaded Optibeam Yagi at 36m height on rotating tower and also full size 4 Square with 64 gr
/archives//html/Towertalk/2008-01/msg00567.html (9,906 bytes)

146. Re: [TowerTalk] De-soldering old, & Sold'g New, Flex-Weave,etc. Tips by DAVIS RF Co. (score: 1)
Author: Doug Renwick <ve5ra@sasktel.net>
Date: Thu, 07 Feb 2008 16:22:49 -0600
Let's think about this a bit more. Muriatic acid, Hydrochloric acid of around 20 Baume strength - in my experience it takes less than 1 minute soaking not 10 minutes. I also would highly recommend ri
/archives//html/Towertalk/2008-02/msg00083.html (8,178 bytes)

147. Re: [TowerTalk] Off-topic -- Pro III CW issues QRT PSE (score: 1)
Author: Doug Renwick <ve5ra@sasktel.net>
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 19:53:45 -0600
Tony, Don't worry about it. Appropriately you should have received a private email regarding this matter and with much friendlier wording. If I was the TT administrator I would send Steve a private n
/archives//html/Towertalk/2008-02/msg00385.html (9,499 bytes)

148. Re: [TowerTalk] Emoto Rotor (score: 1)
Author: Doug Renwick <ve5ra@sasktel.net>
Date: Sat, 29 Mar 2008 22:12:43 -0600
On the contrary. In all the rotors I rebuild in Saskatchewan, I use Canadian Tire low temperature grease, which is recommended for snowmobiles and I believe is NGLI grade 00. Doug "Those Island days
/archives//html/Towertalk/2008-03/msg00605.html (9,012 bytes)

149. Re: [TowerTalk] XM-240 Tuning Issues (score: 1)
Author: Doug Renwick <ve5ra@sasktel.net>
Date: Sat, 05 Apr 2008 21:57:53 -0600
Greg, Is this a brand new CC antenna? Something is wrong with the SWR ... you should see 1.4 or 1.5 at 7.062 MHz which is correct. The reflector on the XM is NOT grounded to the boom. The matching ne
/archives//html/Towertalk/2008-04/msg00074.html (8,735 bytes)

150. Re: [TowerTalk] XM-240 Tuning Issues (score: 1)
Author: Doug Renwick <ve5ra@sasktel.net>
Date: Sun, 06 Apr 2008 08:00:24 -0600
John, The CC balun is 1:1 but the XM 240 does not have any matching - gamma, T, hairpin, etc. That is why a 2:1 balun is a better choice. Doug Renwick "Those Island days are always on my mind, Someda
/archives//html/Towertalk/2008-04/msg00082.html (8,452 bytes)

151. Re: [TowerTalk] XM-240 Tuning Issues (score: 1)
Author: Doug Renwick <ve5ra@sasktel.net>
Date: Sun, 06 Apr 2008 19:23:48 -0600
John, The CC balun is 1:1 but the XM 240 does not have any matching - gamma, T, hairpin, etc. That is why a 2:1 balun is a better choice. Doug Renwick "Those Island days are always on my mind, Someda
/archives//html/Towertalk/2008-04/msg00125.html (8,143 bytes)

152. [TowerTalk] Coax as powerline (score: 1)
Author: Doug Renwick <ve5ra@sasktel.net>
Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 09:53:08 -0600
Has anyone successfully used ca RG-8 or RG-11 center conductor only to carry 120 or 240 volts in place of an underground power cable? I have some surplus coax that I was thinking of using in place of
/archives//html/Towertalk/2008-04/msg00294.html (6,563 bytes)

153. Re: [TowerTalk] Coax as powerline (score: 1)
Author: Doug Renwick <ve5ra@sasktel.net>
Date: Fri, 18 Apr 2008 09:47:09 -0600
Thanks for all the on and off list replies. The general consensus was that it could work but is NOT recommended. In a temporary, emergency 120V situation one would run two parallel runs of coax with
/archives//html/Towertalk/2008-04/msg00455.html (9,224 bytes)

154. Re: [TowerTalk] Most Connectors sold to Hams are JUNK (score: 1)
Author: Doug Renwick <ve5ra@sasktel.net>
Date: Sun, 25 May 2008 20:44:58 -0600
At Dayton 2008 the USA stamped silver/teflon PL-259s were selling between $24.50 and $26.00 for 10. What a price increase in the last few years when you could get these same connectors for about a bu
/archives//html/Towertalk/2008-05/msg00453.html (9,162 bytes)

155. Re: [TowerTalk] FW: Hindsight: Check your rotator bolts (score: 1)
Author: Doug Renwick <ve5ra@sasktel.net>
Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2008 09:06:48 -0600
Thanks Chuck and George, N4UA, for supplying the correct information. A jamnut reduces/prevents the NUTS from creeping. The nuts do nothing to reduce/prevent the threaded rod/shaft from loosening ove
/archives//html/Towertalk/2008-06/msg00240.html (10,231 bytes)

156. Re: [TowerTalk] Remote Antenna Switch (score: 1)
Author: Doug Renwick <ve5ra@sasktel.net>
Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2008 17:06:17 -0600
My Antenna Mart catalog from 1976 lists the SW-9 at $131.50 USD plus $3 for UPS shipping. He mentions a price increase for January, 1977. Doug --Original Message-- Does anyone have anything on this R
/archives//html/Towertalk/2008-06/msg00333.html (8,716 bytes)

157. Re: [TowerTalk] Rotator question (score: 1)
Author: Doug Renwick <ve5ra@sasktel.net>
Date: Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:17:07 -0600
Interesting. Let me tell you my story. In late February, 2008, I ordered a couple of keyer chips after receiving a quick response to my email. When the order did not arrive I began sending emails ask
/archives//html/Towertalk/2008-07/msg00063.html (9,063 bytes)

158. Re: [TowerTalk] Rotator question (score: 1)
Author: Doug Renwick <ve5ra@sasktel.net>
Date: Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:36:19 -0600
Why are you apologizing for passing on relevant information? Doug --Original Message-- From: towertalk-bounces@contesting.com [mailto:towertalk-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Richards Sent: Jul
/archives//html/Towertalk/2008-07/msg00086.html (8,547 bytes)

159. [TowerTalk] Mosley TA-33 Manual (score: 1)
Author: Doug Renwick <ve5ra@sasktel.net>
Date: Thu, 17 Jul 2008 09:22:47 -0600
Has anyone a scanned TA-33 manual that they can email me? Or point me to a spot where I can download the manual. Couldn't see any download at the Mosley site. Picked up a used TA-33 for the price of
/archives//html/Towertalk/2008-07/msg00440.html (7,137 bytes)

160. [TowerTalk] Mosley TA-33 Manual (score: 1)
Author: Doug Renwick <ve5ra@sasktel.net>
Date: Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:11:26 -0600
Thanks to all who so quickly responded. I now have many copies of the manual. Doug "Take my feet and let them be, swift and beautiful for thee." _______________________________________________ ______
/archives//html/Towertalk/2008-07/msg00447.html (7,124 bytes)


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