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301. [TowerTalk] Tower Safety and Deaths (score: 1)
Author: "Doug Renwick" <ve5ra@sasktel.net>
Date: Thu, 30 Jun 2016 08:52:30 -0600
Couple of interesting reads: The building of the CN tower in Toronto without proper worker fall protection resulted in zero fall deaths. http://wirelessestimator.com/articles/2016/tower-workers-compe
/archives//html/Towertalk/2016-07/msg00000.html (7,145 bytes)

302. Re: [TowerTalk] Duo band 20/15 meter beam (score: 1)
Author: "Doug Renwick" <ve5ra@sasktel.net>
Date: Fri, 4 Nov 2016 19:08:01 -0600
Some of us remember Wilson antennas. Wilson sold aluminum and if their antennas had any significant gain you were fortunate. Doug I wasn't born in Saskatchewan, but I got here as soon as I could. --O
/archives//html/Towertalk/2016-11/msg00086.html (8,978 bytes)

303. Re: [TowerTalk] Long Tangent U Bolts (score: 1)
Author: "Doug Renwick" <ve5ra@sasktel.net>
Date: Tue, 11 Apr 2017 09:36:08 -0600
You can do something similar using the saddles from 4 'muffler' clamps and a couple of long bolts. Doug "Political correctness is a weapon used to silence people who tell the truth" - Ayaan Hirsi Ali
/archives//html/Towertalk/2017-04/msg00097.html (10,728 bytes)

304. Re: [TowerTalk] Hy-Gain HDR300 Rotator - Brake Release Solenoid (score: 1)
Author: "Doug Renwick" <ve5ra@sasktel.net>
Date: Mon, 22 May 2017 10:58:50 -0600
Hi, I have lots of HDR parts including the solenoid. E-mail me if interested. Doug ve5ra@sasktel.net Hi Folks, My olde Hy-Gain HDR300 rotator's brake release solenoid has gone open. It appears the OE
/archives//html/Towertalk/2017-05/msg00178.html (8,937 bytes)

305. Re: [TowerTalk] 40 Meter Yagi (score: 1)
Author: "Doug Renwick" <ve5ra@sasktel.net>
Date: Sun, 18 Jun 2017 11:02:02 -0600
Hi, I junked my Hygain Discoverer and replaced it with the XM-240. The linear loading wires near a bend at the end would keep 'breaking'. Keep in mind the XM-240 balun is a piece of junk. The rest of
/archives//html/Towertalk/2017-06/msg00233.html (10,313 bytes)

306. Re: [TowerTalk] HyGain 155CA dampening rope (score: 1)
Author: "Doug Renwick" <ve5ra@sasktel.net>
Date: Wed, 21 Jun 2017 10:45:40 -0600
It would be silly to not install dampening rope. I place dampening rope in all my elements, even when not called for in the instructions. It is good insurance and easy to do when the antenna is on th
/archives//html/Towertalk/2017-06/msg00284.html (16,420 bytes)

307. [TowerTalk] Spun director (score: 1)
Author: "Doug Renwick" <ve5ra@sasktel.net>
Date: Tue, 20 Feb 2018 22:04:14 -0600
Jim, I have used my modified A3S on DXpedtions from 3D2DX, ZF1MM, VP2MRA and 8P9HG years ago. Was a good transportable beam antenna back then. Excellent performer on 10 and 15m, not so good on 20m be
/archives//html/Towertalk/2018-02/msg00250.html (11,609 bytes)

308. Re: [TowerTalk] Big Rak and HDX-555 (score: 1)
Author: "Doug Renwick" <ve5ra@sasktel.net>
Date: Mon, 27 Aug 2018 07:46:34 -0600
Neither has my Orion mast clamp slipped. And I am turning large stacked yagis on a 2" galvanized chrome moly mast. Don't understand why some are having problems. Doug/VA5DX "Political correctness is
/archives//html/Towertalk/2018-08/msg00240.html (14,262 bytes)

309. Re: [TowerTalk] Half Wave (score: 1)
Author: "Doug Renwick" <ve5ra@sasktel.net>
Date: Fri, 18 Jan 2019 19:59:07 -0600
Dave you nailed it! That's the best response to these control freaks I have seen. Doug "The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits." Albert Einstein Here's another guy
/archives//html/Towertalk/2019-01/msg00125.html (8,707 bytes)

310. Re: [TowerTalk] OT: Inductor Calculator (score: 1)
Author: "Doug Renwick" <ve5ra@sasktel.net>
Date: Fri, 1 Mar 2019 09:12:43 -0600
On my XM-240 the traps have 67 turns. Interesting small difference 68 vs 67. Doug "The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits." Albert Einstein <It just seems for TV st
/archives//html/Towertalk/2019-03/msg00003.html (10,579 bytes)

311. Re: [TowerTalk] Thrust bearing discussion (score: 1)
Author: "Doug Renwick" <ve5ra@sasktel.net>
Date: Tue, 12 Mar 2019 09:55:10 -0600
Fafnir. Doug "The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits." Albert Einstein --Original Message-- I'm wondering which thrust bearings do people like best, Rohn, Yaesu, or
/archives//html/Towertalk/2019-03/msg00170.html (7,303 bytes)

312. Re: [TowerTalk] Remote coax switch with no wires? (score: 1)
Author: "Doug Renwick" <ve5ra@sasktel.net>
Date: Thu, 18 Jul 2019 11:26:02 -0600
It's a model HD-1481 and I have one for sale. Contact me off list if interested. Doug "The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits." Albert Einstein I used a 4 position
/archives//html/Towertalk/2019-07/msg00219.html (9,462 bytes)

313. Re: [TowerTalk] Basic Email/Reflector Hygiene (score: 1)
Author: "Doug Renwick" <ve5ra@sasktel.net>
Date: Mon, 4 Nov 2019 10:47:37 -0600
There is an easy fix, don't waste your time, just hit your delete key and move on. Folks who have something important to say respect their readers. I treat bottom posters the same way ... delete, del
/archives//html/Towertalk/2019-11/msg00015.html (7,764 bytes)

314. [TowerTalk] NEW NanoVNA Vector Network Analyzer 50KHz-900MHz (score: 1)
Author: "Doug Renwick" <ve5ra@sasktel.net>
Date: Fri, 15 Nov 2019 20:12:59 -0600
I see the NEW NanoVNA Vector Network Analyzer 50KHz-900MHz is on sale for $40USD. Anyone reviewed this instrument? Doug There is nothing so dangerous as speaking the truth. __________________________
/archives//html/Towertalk/2019-11/msg00165.html (7,322 bytes)

315. [TowerTalk] FW: NEW NanoVNA Vector Network Analyzer 50KHz-900MHz (score: 1)
Author: "Doug Renwick" <ve5ra@sasktel.net>
Date: Fri, 15 Nov 2019 21:39:39 -0600
I see there is a users group at Nanovna-users@groups.io Doug "The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits." Albert Einstein I see the NEW NanoVNA Vector Network Analyzer
/archives//html/Towertalk/2019-11/msg00167.html (8,117 bytes)

316. [TowerTalk] FW: NEW NanoVNA Vector Network Analyzer 50KHz-900MHz (score: 1)
Author: "Doug Renwick" <ve5ra@sasktel.net>
Date: Fri, 15 Nov 2019 21:46:28 -0600
Here is a 56 minute youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKi6s3WvBAM Doug "The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits." Albert Einstein I see the NEW NanoVNA Vector
/archives//html/Towertalk/2019-11/msg00168.html (7,718 bytes)

317. Re: [TowerTalk] Shunt Feed Woes (score: 1)
Author: "Doug Renwick" <ve5ra@sasktel.net>
Date: Sun, 8 Dec 2019 14:50:51 -0600
I thought the definition of a half sloper was that the coax shield was bonded to the top of the tower. I use a quite a number of Balun Design baluns and can find no fault with them keeping in mind th
/archives//html/Towertalk/2019-12/msg00022.html (10,071 bytes)

318. Re: [TowerTalk] Shunt Feed Woes (score: 1)
Author: "Doug Renwick" <ve5ra@sasktel.net>
Date: Sun, 8 Dec 2019 16:57:28 -0600
Yes we should all try to make a better product. But sometimes good enough is just good enough. The oxygen tank failed on Apollo 13. Does that make the rest of the space craft junk? Until you have act
/archives//html/Towertalk/2019-12/msg00025.html (10,066 bytes)


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