Maybe that's why the one I launched from Vandenberg only made it half way to Kwajalein? ;-) Joe WDØM Colonel, USAF (Ret) At 11:08 AM 11/18/2004, Alan C. Zack wrote: One of the projects I worke
Hi Dave, Perhaps the easiest way (if you have an antenna analyzer or access to one) is to check the impedance at the antenna using an antenna analyzer. That will tell you which way to go in modifying
Good point - how close is "close enough" - but if you're doing it the first time, why not 'do it right" instead of having to do it over? :-) 73, Joe WDØM At 01:11 PM 11/18/2004, Pete Smith wro
Still not a problem Pete - but if he was asking how to reduce the SWR - receive or not - that still didn't answer his question....just told him to ignore it. 73, Joe WDØM At 01:32 PM 11/18/200
My practice as well. The standoffs let the cables slide through them, and collect on the ground. 73, Joe WDØM At 02:26 PM 11/18/2004, KJ0M wrote: Alan C. Zack wrote: Could anyone suggest a boo
Here in the Rockies, the professional tower installers use 1.5 inch wide copper strips, spread out across the rocks to disburse lightning strikes on their tower installations in the mountains. Based
2 Cents worth: A SteppIR can be "adjusted" for top loading - as you move the elements, you can see how it interacts on your system, and move the elements to the position that may optimize your instal
Hi Jamie, In a word, "yes". Having lived in Alaska for many years, and seen -82 F on the thermometer (not wind chill - that was off the charts at well over -100 F), I can say with a bit of authority
I too agree. Before I bought my home on 5 acres in an HOA controlled subdivision, I took pictures of where I wanted to put the tower, surrounded by some tall pine trees, then used Photoshop to place
May I concur with the statement below. 73, Joe WDØM At 02:00 PM 1/7/2005, bob finger wrote: I will third the praises of Champion Radio. My dealings with Steve have always been first rate and f
I now subscribe to Dish Network (previously used Direct TV for a year), and have no problems. I run an Alpha 87a at full limit on all bands 160 - 10 meters, and also operate at 100 watts on 6 meters.
Lived on the coast of Alaska for quite a few years - we had a heck of an ice storm, resulting in up to 3 inches of ice on my tower and antennas. There is a picture on my old web site: http://www.xyz.
I used a Cool Whip container, split up the side, and cut a hole in the bottom to fit the mast. That and a little duct tape and problem solved....cheap and effective. 73, Joe WDØM -- No virus f
Hi Keith, Yes there is - judging by your location in Tomball, TX, the separation should be approximately in Pagosa Springs, CO. I'd be happy to let you install your second tower on my 5 acres. 73, Jo
I don't use their hardware, although I do use their logging program, which includes all the setup arrangements required to integrate their hardware into the program and your station. I've beta tested
I agree - its a very unfair statement. Want to buy property in Washington? My brother is a realtor there AND a ham. It certainly is incumbent upon the BUYER to check things out - relying totally on a
Quite true - in fact, my contingency was that I would apply to the HOA first, and if they did NOT approve the tower installation, the contract would be null and void. It was interesting how quickly i
Same here - the negative comments seem to come from those who don't own one. Mine has been up for 18 months, survived heavy winds and up to 3 inches of ice - and keeps on ticking. Love it! 73, Joe WD
Better put your name on the waiting list now, Gary - in five years, there still will be a long list of people wanting them. Mine's already been through heavy ice and snow storms here in the Rocky Mou
I applied to the HOA for permission to install a 55 foot tower and SteppIR BEFORE I bought the house - the sale was contingent upon my receiving approval from the HOA. I got permission and bought the