Does anyone have experience with US Tower's MA550MDP? I'm considering getting one to use with my new SteppIR 4 element antenna. Plans are to use the rotating base with this tower. My HOA agreed to my
Fellow TTers, Having just moved to a new home in Pagosa Springs, Colorado, I find that I am facing a problem of locating a tower base on/in bedrock. I've received several suggestions from contractors
Would anyone using the US Towers TX-472 with the motorized system let me know if there is an alternative to purchasing the remote control kit from US Towers to raise/lower the tower from the shack? B
I failed to mention that my tower is fully visible from the very large window in the shack. Many folks have suggested that I rethink the wisdom of controlling a tower sight unseen. And they have a go
A good thought Mel - hadn't gotten around to thinking of that option! 73, Joe WD0M At 06:44 PM 11/1/2003, Mel Whitten wrote: One or more cameras with mics will allow you to monitor the tower as it is
I just bought a used TX-455 with the raising fixture. Unfortunately, the tower has a part missing where the raising fixture cable attaches. Can anyone tell me if there is a pulley missing (and where
I'm interested in the Tripp Lite surge protector system (and may still buy one or two), but I notice that the warranty is only for an "AC power transient". Not sure if a lightning strike would consti
Thought I'd take a shot - anyone have a "surplus" raising fixture cable pulley that is mounted on the TX455 tower itself? Just bought the tower used and that pulley is missing. If so, please contact
Phillystran non-metallic guy wires: http://www.phillystran.com/ Distributors: http://www.texastowers.com/philly.htm http://burghardt-amateur.com/ Good luck on the non-metallic tower. 73, Joe WD0M At
Only problem I've ever had with Texas Towers is that when Iived in Alaska, they refused accept my order for an Icom 756 Pro because they were concerned it would be damaged in shipment. Despite trying
Love my Palstar AT4K. Pricey, but worth it! 73, Joe WD0M Anyone care to offer an opinion on a good legal-limit HF tuner for the buck? Jerry K3BZ _______________________________________________ See: h
I just poured a base for a self-supporting US Towers TX-455 - the local concrete guys said 7 days is sufficient. I used 4000 psi concrete, and the daily highs were in the 50s, lows sometimes into the
Same story that I got from my local concrete guys (and a cousin who is in the concrete business). Must be true! 73, Joe WD0M At 01:34 PM 12/5/2003, gdaught6@stanford.edu wrote: On 5 Dec 2003 at 10:50
Hi Steve, Get in touch with NL7Z, Kevin, who lives in the Wasilla area. Kevin has my old callsign. He works 160 meters regularly. I'm sure he can give you some "on the ground advice". When I lived in
Interesting - definitely cheaper - $39.95, vs $76.72 (cheapest I could find on a quick search.) The worm gear rating is 2000 pounds, vice 1500 pounds, and the ratio is 40 : 1, as opposed to 5 : 1 wit
PY3CEJ uses a fresh water lake and has a 160 vertical in the middle of it - an amazing setup - he has a well that goes under the vertical for the "other half" of the vertical, as well as other ground
No - we "thank" management. They make the ultimate decisions. Joe WD0M Colonel, USAF (Ret) At 06:52 PM 12/12/2003, Barry wrote: No, we thank unions. BTW, for the fellow that asked, NAFTA is the North
Aw geez, Conrad - don't let this discussion make you part ways with TT. Stick around. Don't feel bad....you'll be missed. 73 and Happy Holidays Joe WD0M At 08:53 AM 12/13/2003, Conrad Nasatka wrote:
Beautiful photos, great stories, good information - but the tower climbing school is Alaska (AK), not Alabama (AL). 73, Joe WD0M (ex-WL7M) At 12:19 PM 12/13/2003, WF3H@ptdprolog.net wrote: While on r
Since we're talking about PowerHam and Kennewick, WA, it was pointed out to me that there's an ad for a Quadra on QTH com advertised as new for $3700. It is for sale by a tech licensee - listing #388