Author: "J. Gordon Beattie, Jr., W2TTT" <w2ttt@att.net>
Date: Mon, 4 Sep 2006 09:08:09 -0400
John, You might want to point it up when moving. That would produce the least load. Facing down might create an effect similar to a wing and provide lift! Vy 73, Gordon Beattie, W2TTT 201.314.6964 w2
Author: "J. Gordon Beattie, Jr., W2TTT" <w2ttt@att.net>
Date: Mon, 4 Sep 2006 09:12:44 -0400
I have an AT&T Worldnet (w2ttt@att.net) account and it works fine. Vy 73, Gordon Beattie, W2TTT 201.314.6964 w2ttt@att.net w2ttt@att.com w2ttt@arrl.net --Original Message-- From: towertalk-bounces@co
Author: "J. Gordon Beattie, Jr., W2TTT" <w2ttt@att.net>
Date: Tue, 5 Sep 2006 08:07:30 -0400
Hi everyone! Well here in New Jersey we have a complication...a bow is classified as a firearm in this state and the discharge of an arrow is a crime almost everywhere. Now I will tell you that I kno
Author: "J. Gordon Beattie, Jr., W2TTT" <w2ttt@att.net>
Date: Tue, 5 Sep 2006 08:09:25 -0400
Jim, An EasyHang is a sling-shot and is also a firearm in New Jersey...hope you have nice neighbors! Vy 73, Gordon Beattie, W2TTT 201.314.6964 w2ttt@att.net w2ttt@att.com w2ttt@arrl.net w2wg, speakin
Author: "J. Gordon Beattie, Jr., W2TTT" <w2ttt@att.net>
Date: Tue, 5 Sep 2006 09:52:10 -0400
Tom, Perhaps such an innovation should be forwarded to Detroit, before the foreign makers use it as a "stylish" improvement and sell more cars with that "feature"! Vy 73, Gordon Beattie, W2TTT 201.31
Author: "J. Gordon Beattie, Jr., W2TTT" <w2ttt@att.net>
Date: Tue, 5 Sep 2006 14:27:58 -0400
Paul, Perhaps a ball of regular steel wool in doubled zip-loc bags might do the trick at much less cost? Also, the critters won't tear at the steel wool since it is in bags. Vy 73, Gordon Beattie, W2
Author: "J. Gordon Beattie, Jr., W2TTT" <w2ttt@att.net>
Date: Tue, 5 Sep 2006 15:05:46 -0400
Gene, That should work, but metallic or plastic material still is subject to pilfering by critters making their nests, so I would make a "pillow" of the material with a doubled set of zip-locs. Vy 73
Author: "J. Gordon Beattie, Jr., W2TTT" <w2ttt@att.net>
Date: Wed, 27 Sep 2006 09:38:15 -0400
I'm really daunted by the thought of the 2000# and 6000# "wenches". I'm also disturbed by the application of 12V TO THEM and all the talk about legs, mounting and sitting on plates. I also totally be
Author: "J. Gordon Beattie, Jr., W2TTT" <w2ttt@att.net>
Date: Wed, 27 Sep 2006 09:46:54 -0400
Dave, I've made some comments on this issue, but missed one... Why would anyone want a 2000# or 6000# wench or a hazer? Just seems like one is trading one set of problems for another! Vy 73, Gordon B
Author: "J. Gordon Beattie, Jr., W2TTT" <w2ttt@att.net>
Date: Tue, 31 Oct 2006 23:52:17 -0500
Mike, I had another tower like that...I forget the brand, but I packed the base with 8x16 inch patio blocks and then filled the gaps with either sand or clay soil depending on the size of the gap. Du
Author: "J. Gordon Beattie, Jr., W2TTT" <w2ttt@att.net>
Date: Thu, 9 Nov 2006 22:32:27 -0500
I had a similar problem when the electricians wired up my CO detector in the house and it was triggering because of a loose ground wire at one of the detectors in the system. In my house, they are al
Author: "J. Gordon Beattie, Jr., W2TTT" <w2ttt@att.net>
Date: Thu, 9 Nov 2006 22:44:13 -0500
Dave, Dave et al, As one who lives at +50ft MSL and is down a bit (20-60ft) within a quarter mile in many directions, I would agree! One can operate and have lots of fun, but man oh man, there is not
Author: "J. Gordon Beattie, Jr., W2TTT" <w2ttt@att.net>
Date: Mon, 20 Nov 2006 01:44:40 -0500
Hi Folks! Would you use BR400 instead of LMR400? I have noted that it seems to be an equivalent cable, but wanted to check the list for the opinions of others. Another question...I know it may not be
Author: "J. Gordon Beattie, Jr., W2TTT" <w2ttt@att.net>
Date: Mon, 20 Nov 2006 23:13:34 -0500
Dale, I'm looking for a decent tradeoff on the losses at 432, 903, 1296 and perhaps 2304, though I'm inclined to use LDF4-50 for 1296 and 2304. One other suggestion was to not use a jumper at all (se
Author: "J. Gordon Beattie, Jr., W2TTT" <w2ttt@att.net>
Date: Wed, 22 Nov 2006 14:27:19 -0500
Jim, I agree! In every group there are those with vision, flights of fancy, adventure etc., as well as those lacking those characteristics. There are elements of the H Frame that are bigger than my l
Author: "J. Gordon Beattie, Jr., W2TTT" <w2ttt@att.net>
Date: Thu, 23 Nov 2006 22:17:46 -0500
Ted, I agree! Drainage of the elements, maximizing ice melt and ease of maintenance would be my driving factors here in New Jersey. Happy Thanksgiving & 73, Gordon Beattie, W2TTT 201.314.6964 If I re
Author: "J. Gordon Beattie, Jr., W2TTT" <w2ttt@att.net>
Date: Thu, 23 Nov 2006 22:22:37 -0500
Mike, The list reflector doesn't allow for attachments. Could you please send it to me or post a URL where it can be seen? Vy 73, Gordon, W2TTT W2ttt@att.net Mike, You had sent an encouraging e-mail
Author: "J. Gordon Beattie, Jr., W2TTT" <w2ttt@att.net>
Date: Thu, 23 Nov 2006 23:23:31 -0500
Pete, Don't you think that there would be better melting of ice on top? Also, any U-bolts should be "U" up so that water clears off first and minimizes corrosion. Enjoy! 73, Gordon, W2TTT W2ttt@att.n
Author: "J. Gordon Beattie, Jr., W2TTT" <w2ttt@att.net>
Date: Sun, 17 Dec 2006 00:15:20 -0500
Bob, That is like a "gold star" on one's sleeve and just wrong. If you want to talk with folks who know CW, then work it...I do! There have always been too many bone heads on each and any of the band
Author: "J. Gordon Beattie, Jr., W2TTT" <w2ttt@att.net>
Date: Fri, 22 Dec 2006 01:02:26 -0500
Excellent!!! Back just in time for Christmas: WENCHES! You can use the wench to tighten the bolts and the nuts on the other wenches' capstans. Winches and wrenches are less fun than wenches, but for