This is a follow-on to the comments re the MFJ RCS8V 5 pos remote antenna sw. I have used one for about two years to control a K1WA-type sloper array (40M). My experience is that one of the 5 relays
I would like to know if anyone out there in TowerTalk land knows of a crankup 'tower' of height 35 - 40 ft which will support 1.9 sq ft (HyGain DX77 vertical and some wires) that requires either no o
Frank: I appreciate your comments re Yagis and pricing. I thought I would toss in my two cents worth for fun. I am looking forward to putting up a Force-12 Magnum 340 (the 3 el yagi you used in your
I recall that in the past months, the subject of cleaning corrosion from aluminum tubing has come up. At the time, I had no need, but... I picked up an old Butternut vertical that I would like to res
I received three very useful email responses to my query. One was quite specific to the Butternet vertical maintenance and overhaul process that I am tackling. Thanks to those who sent notes N4OO , K
By popular demand, I am posting the overhaul notes from KS6Z re the Butternut HF6V. I hope these will be useful . Please direct further queries to him at the email addr give as I am just a middleman!
I have the full set of QST articles from which the book 'Reflections' was made. I will copy and mail out for a few pennies and a bit SASE! BTW: there is yet another reflector on ham books. email K7ON
The Reflections series , by M W Maxwell, W2DU, is in the following back issues Apr 1973 Dec 1974 Jun 1973 Aug 1976 Aug 1973 Oct 1973 Apr 1974 I hope this info is useful to those looking for the book
Towertalkians: I am planning a tower installation in a few years to include a significant antenna for 40 and 20. I have noted the price to be quite reasonable on the Tri-Ex LM-354, rated at 10 sq ft
Many thanks to the TowerTalk gang re my recent posting for experience/input on a slight overload of a LM-354 tower. The several varied responses have provided food for thought. Speaking of food: HAPP