I have poured concrete bases (4 x 4 x 4 ft) adding many clean hard rocks (fist size and larger) to the mix. I would not use old concrete or make it soupy. Doug I wasn't born in Saskatchewan, but I go
This is amazing to repair an element using an extension ladder. http://www.pbase.com/df3kv/beam_repair Doug "There are some ideas so absurd that only an intellectual or lawyer could believe them." -
Now that's a clever idea. Make two adapters for each end of the feed coax and run AC up to the top temporarily on the coax. Pulling up an AC cord is much better than hauling a generator to the top. I
In those days men were men! Doug I wasn't born in Saskatchewan, but I got here as soon as I could. --Original Message-- I assume this is B- 4 OSHA :) http://www.ebay.com/itm/1955-Press-Photo-Two-Men-
Careful now; you will get the sidewalk supervisors telling us how to do our job. I have got to post that picture on my shack wall. Those fellows are braver than me. Doug _____ There is a famous shot
Yes and that is called 'thinning the herd'. A problem today is that we don't practice thinning the herd. Even idiots have to be protected from hurting themselves. Doug -- ORIGINAL MESSAGE --(may be s
I do a very similar thing but use thinner Al and place SS washers under the boxes feet to allow drainage from the drain holes you drill. Doug I wasn't born in Saskatchewan, but I got here as soon as
Using 2 saddle clamps as you describe is a good idea. I use that to support/clamp masts on top of a thrust bearing. Doug I wasn't born in Saskatchewan, but I got here as soon as I could. --Original M
Here we go again ... old subjects don't die. Viva free climbing. Ah the porcupine for lightning protection ... must work there. Doug I wasn't born in Saskatchewan, but I got here as soon as I could.
Obviously there is important information missing from that anecdotal story. Even if the Mosley was performing as a dipole he would have easily made the contact. By the fact the Mosley owner could hea
Mosley bashing (lynch mob) comes and goes every so often. Here is a towertalk post from 2006: I've used a stack of PRO-57*A* antennas for about ten years now. As my operating skills have developed en
Well put Dave. I would put the CC A3 in a similar category with the TA33. Short boom on 20m and a relatively poor performer on that band but a pretty good performer on 10 & 15m. Ask me how I know. I
People sometimes leave out important details in order to further their beliefs. For example which Mosley antenna was he using? On what band were you comparing? You say it worked fine for local and st
If you want to see some outrageous gain claims, take a look at the Telrex catalog: http://www.qsl.net/ve2eh/telrex_antenna_april_1985_ve2eh.pdf Doug I wasn't born in Saskatchewan, but I got here as s
Jim you make an interesting statement. Maybe it is similar to ranking receivers according to their narrow spaced dynamic range. I use a 756 Pro III which is way, way down on Sherwood's list and yet i
I think everyone knows that the Mosley gain figures on some of their antennas are incorrect. But let's go back many years when all antenna manufacturers were inflating their gain numbers. Back then w
PROPAGATION is a big factor. With excellent propagation one doesn't need a big antenna. Remember he is running only 5 watts and don't forget to factor in his wire antennas. And he is not operating fr
I don't understand why you are shortening the elements. You should lengthen to go from SSB to CW. My system is built for 3.55 MHz. I use 63.0 feet of 5 inch irrigation pipe and 60 quarter length radi
I used acetone in the lab. for years. Just use it with good ventilation and ignore the fear mongers. If you get it on your hands it will dry the skin. Just wash with soap and water. Try this experime
Get a Timken/Fafnir YJC series bearing. They are the best but not cheap. The don't make a 2" ; the closest is 1 15/16". If you need something a bit larger in diameter, I have had machinist mill the i