In auto racing, this gear box condition is known as a BOX FULL OF NEUTRAL..! 73, Larry - W1GOR in installing. k3bz@arrl.net gonna Weather Stations", and lot's more. Call Toll Free, 1-800-333-9041 wit
I agree with Barry, W2UP... If you want a certain height, then THAT is the height you should apply for... If the powers-that-be see that you are willing to accept a lower height, then they can refer
Brett, One might ask N3DRK, "Upon what do you bias your opinion..?" 73, Larry - W2GOR is sir. Weather Stations", and lot's more. Call Toll Free, 1-800-333-9041 with any questions and ask for Sherman,
Phil, In general, tower guy tension is similar to sailboat rigging tension. I'm not familiar with Polygon guys, but I'd advise you to pre-tension the guys to 10 percent of the weakest material used.
Does anyone have an instruction sheet or manual for the Yaesu G-250 lightweight rotator..? The wiring is simple, six wires, one-for-one between the control box to the rotator... I've read that the st
Jerry, During the early 1990's, a 300 foot Rohn SSV tower was installed for the Long Island Rail Road. The foundations were 3 footings, 3 feet in diameter, and 20 feet deep in 3000 PSF soil. The auge
It would seem to make good business sense for one or more companies to acquire the manufacturing rights to some, if not all, of Rohn's products. Another possibility would be for one smart entrepreneu
Steve, My comments are the result of frustrating attempts to obtain technical information from Tashjian about an LM-470 tower. It has taken far too many e-mails and snail mails to even get their atte
Warren, Your query will undoubtedly bring forth many responses from the TowerTalk group. The design of your 'bulkhead' will need depend upon your individual needs, and the physical constraints of you
Joe, I like the 'bat house' idea... clever..! 73, Larry - W1GOR --Original Message-- From: towertalk-bounces@contesting.com [mailto:towertalk-bounces@contesting.com]On Behalf Of Joe Giacobello Sent:
Try McMaster-Carr on-line... 73, Larry - W1GOR I want to try titanium for a pin bolt, but can't find any suppliers locally. Does anyone know of a domestic source for a very small quantity of 1/2 inch
I recall a very valuable military technical specification: M I L - T F P 4 1 (translation: Make It Like The Freaking Print, For Once, Chapter 1 of R T F M) 73, Larry - W1GOR place or nuts that any We
Eric, I have designed Polyphaser and Joslyn devices into railroad communications systems and have had excellent results in protecting VHF, UHF, and digital Microwave systems from power surges and nea
Dudley, Our club uses several ladders and other supports for the field day full-wave loop... An extension ladder is a tool of many uses...! 73, Larry - W1GOR For years our club has used aluminum exte
Les, Try water well drilling companies... 73, Larry - W1GOR -- "Are you still wasting your time with spam?... There is a solution!" Protected by GIANT Company's Spam Inspector The most powerful anti-
Oh yeah, and Common Sense is the LEAST common of the senses... Larry in Maine Weather Stations", and lot's more. Call Toll Free, 1-800-333-9041 with any questions and ask for Sherman, W2FLA. ________
Dan, A low speed electric drill having a chuck capacity large enough to fit the (crank) shaft will allow you to raise and lower the tower. When not being used as the tower motor, it can be kept insid
Bob, Find, buy, borrow, rent, a tall extension ladder... The bigger, the better. Fasten (tie, clamp, etc) several large pulleys with rope lines to the top and middle of the extension ladder. Also fas
Jack, I suggest that you clean the aluminum elements with SCOTCHBRITE and NOT steel wool... Steel wool will leave steel particles, that will rust, embedded in the aluminum. I use Scotchbrite pads and
Noel, Like it or not, this device does exactly what you have indicated... I do NOT recommend products because I have a personal or business interest in any given company... I recommend a product beca