- 1. [Towertalk] Dynatech D2-112Q10L Relay (score: 1)
- Author: abowen@nettally.com (ABowenN4OO)
- Date: Wed, 02 Oct 2002 14:06:06 -0400
- Local friend, K4MZ, has acquired a Dynatech coaxial relay. The former owner provided no specifications other than 12VDC, 500 W and DC to 1000 mhz. There are 3, N connectors for the cables. The big my
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2002-10/msg00080.html (7,075 bytes)
- 2. [Towertalk] EZ Way Differences (score: 1)
- Author: abowen@nettally.com (ABowenN4OO)
- Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2002 17:44:52 -0400
- == RBS 50 uses a #9 top section and a #12 base section. The drawing shows the 9 to 8 5/8" across the face. The 12 is 10 1/8" across the face. The rotor head at the top came with a 1.69 OD mast. RBX 5
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2002-04/msg00392.html (7,016 bytes)
- 3. [TowerTalk] W2DU Style Balun (score: 1)
- Author: abowen@nettally.com (ABowenN4OO)
- Date: Tue, 05 Feb 2002 13:37:16 -0500
- How many beads of what type material are needed to construct a choke balun, using RG303, for a balanced antenna operating 40M-10M? How many beads for the same thing operating from 80M-10M? I would li
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2002-02/msg00177.html (8,515 bytes)
- 4. [TowerTalk] *0M Vertical Design (score: 1)
- Author: abowen@nettally.com (ABowenN4OO)
- Date: Sun, 23 Dec 2001 06:48:39 -0500
- == Forrest Gehrke, K2BT, wrote a comprehensive, 6 part series on Vertical Phased Arrays. The final article, part 6, carried his tested recommendations for construction of 80 M elements. This article
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2001-12/msg00522.html (9,162 bytes)
- 5. [TowerTalk] Thread Locking Compounds (score: 1)
- Author: abowen@nettally.com (ABowenN4OO)
- Date: Thu, 08 Nov 2001 10:04:59 -0500
- There are at least 2 suppliers for thread locking compounds: LOCTITE and Permatex. Our local chain type auto parts store stocks the Permatex brand. I have seen LOCTITE at the large hardware/home supp
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2001-11/msg00177.html (8,205 bytes)
- 6. [TowerTalk] 4 Square Performance (score: 1)
- Author: abowen@nettally.com (ABowenN4OO)
- Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2001 08:44:55 -0500
- I do not disagree with any of the recent comments on this subject. I have the 2 el CC at 70 ft and it does a great job, but turning it is somewhat tedious. I do wish to make an observation however. G
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2001-11/msg00327.html (7,741 bytes)
- 7. [TowerTalk] Mosley CL 33 (score: 1)
- Author: abowen@nettally.com (ABowenN4OO)
- Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2001 08:28:38 -0500
- I am helping a new ham club member to refurbish/salvage a Mosley CL 33. The antenna was stored outside (I think discarded is a better word) so it is dirty and corroded in some places. The antenna is
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2001-11/msg00394.html (7,982 bytes)
- 8. [TowerTalk] Antenna Layout (score: 1)
- Author: abowen@nettally.com (ABowenN4OO)
- Date: Tue, 20 Nov 2001 08:53:23 -0500
- == I have been using a Suunto azimuth and elevation device. Suunto has a web site but they are also available from one of the forestry supply sources posted earlier. I got the idea from the guy who i
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2001-11/msg00428.html (10,371 bytes)
- 9. [TowerTalk] CL 33 Problems (score: 1)
- Author: abowen@nettally.com (ABowenN4OO)
- Date: Tue, 09 Oct 2001 10:16:06 -0400
- Several years ago, I put up a second hand CL33. Daily skeds with a /MM operator on the W7-KL7 run, showed a drastic reduction in performance from the previous antenna. Subsequent investigation showed
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2001-10/msg00187.html (7,805 bytes)
- 10. [TowerTalk] E-Z Way Towers (score: 1)
- Author: abowen@nettally.com (ABowenN4OO)
- Date: Fri, 24 Aug 2001 15:59:39 -0400
- == If the tower is an E-Z Way: E-Z Way made 6 models of tower that had 2 sections. They were the HD 40, RBS 40, CRS 40, RBX 40, RBS 50 and RBX 50. The extended heights were 40,41,41,42,51,52 feet res
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2001-08/msg00583.html (9,704 bytes)
- 11. [TowerTalk] MFJ 259B analyzer vs Autek? (score: 1)
- Author: abowen@nettally.com (ABowenN4OO)
- Date: Thu, 14 Jun 2001 13:20:34 -0400
- == Like a lot of other things, it depends. MFJ has a wider frequency range. You can check out your 6M and 2M antennas. The B model even gives you values of X, although they may not be really accurate
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2001-06/msg00356.html (9,503 bytes)
- 12. [TowerTalk] MFJ 259B vs Autek?, Correction (score: 1)
- Author: abowen@nettally.com (ABowenN4OO)
- Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2001 08:47:11 -0400
- == I said some things in my earlier posting that were not true. My posting should have noted that my experience was with the original 259 not the B model. A review of the instruction book for the B m
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2001-06/msg00378.html (8,047 bytes)
- 13. [TowerTalk] C3SS Assembly (score: 1)
- Author: abowen@nettally.com (ABowenN4OO)
- Date: Fri, 05 Jan 2001 09:13:05 -0500
- == I just put together a C3S, which is not much different than a C3SS. Best to allow 4-6 hours assembly time. There are a lot of pieces and a lot of motions required to complete the job properly. Eve
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2001-01/msg00135.html (9,505 bytes)
- 14. [TowerTalk] Autek RF-1 Analyst (score: 1)
- Author: abowen@nettally.com (Bowen, Arlan)
- Date: Fri, 19 Nov 1999 07:23:28 -0500
- I have owned an RF 1 for several years. Initially, I tried to measure and convert the R and X readings, then build L networks to match by plugging my readings into L network program from ON4UN or the
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1999-11/msg00387.html (9,049 bytes)
- 15. [TowerTalk] Forestport Antenna (score: 1)
- Author: abowen@nettally.com (Bowen, Arlan)
- Date: Wed, 17 Feb 1999 06:33:02 -0500
- To: <towertalk@contesting.com> Antenna Handbook. It was 1200 ft high and heavily top loaded to resonate at 80 kHz, according to the book. It was cited as an example of what can be done with top loadi
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1999-02/msg00384.html (9,163 bytes)
- 16. [TowerTalk] Cushcraft A50-3 (score: 1)
- Author: abowen@nettally.com (Bowen, Arlan)
- Date: Thu, 18 Feb 1999 10:05:49 -0500
- I would like to talk with someone who has an instruction book for the Cushcraft A50-3, 6M beam. I bought the antenna in new condition at the Orlando Hamfest flea market. I plan to donate it to an off
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1999-02/msg00405.html (7,553 bytes)
- 17. [TowerTalk] Trig and Other Design Info (score: 1)
- Author: abowen@nettally.com (Bowen, Arlan)
- Date: Mon, 21 Sep 1998 08:32:14 -0400
- A very handy tool that should be in the inventory of every amateur with a computer is HAMCALC. The 3 1/2" disk is available from VE3ERP, 77 McKenzie St., Orillia, ON L3V 6A6, Canada. Include $5 to co
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-09/msg00509.html (7,198 bytes)
- 18. [TowerTalk] Soldering (score: 1)
- Author: abowen@nettally.com (Bowen, Arlan)
- Date: Wed, 26 Aug 1998 08:55:42 -0400
- I use a stainless steel "toothbrush" to clean the tip of the iron. Doesn't get the rest of my tools wet when working remote sites. Sponges are fine indoors, but a bother to keep wetted and clean. Wea
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-08/msg00865.html (6,966 bytes)
- 19. [TowerTalk] Cleaning Tubing (score: 1)
- Author: abowen@nettally.com (Bowen, Arlan)
- Date: Fri, 1 May 1998 21:16:15 -0400
- I also use gun cleaning hardware. Copper alloy brushes for shotguns do the larger stuff, rifle sizes for smaller. Chuck 'em in a drill motor. Quick and effective. Wipe clean with a piece of wet paper
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-05/msg00041.html (6,801 bytes)
- 20. [TowerTalk] Rust Stain on Rohn 45 (score: 1)
- Author: abowen@nettally.com (Bowen, Arlan)
- Date: Mon, 18 May 1998 09:29:29 -0400
- I use a product called Rusticide. I purchased it at a large paint store in Clearwater, FL. Apply with brush or rag, rinse with soapy water and then clear water. Some scubbing may be required if the s
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-05/msg00441.html (9,567 bytes)
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