Sorry guys. The file was supposed to go to Larry only. 73 Bert, VE3NR Hi TT'ers I am designing a base plate for mounting an old TR-44 rotator and cannot find dimensions anywhere on the Internet. I me
Hi Larry, I have the manual for TR-44 but there is no drilling template. I found a template for the HAM III and I believe it's the same dimensions. I scanned the template for you. Good luck! 73 Bert,
Still not working. 73 Bert, VE3NR http://www.wirelessestimator.com/t_content.cfm?pagename=Southeast%20Tower%20 Construction thanks for the heads up .. bill ___________________________________________
Hi Jorge, Do you have the phasing lines installed? 73 Bert, VE3NR Hello I am installing a DXE 4SQ box. Just connected the first antenna to the position #3 on the antennas switch box. Tested it and SW
I wouldn't use WD-40. WD-40 isn't actually a true lubricant. WD stands for "water displacing" and its main use is as a solvent or rust dissolver. WD-40 is also hygroscopic and attracts moisture and c
Thanks Larry. It seems many groups demand you have extensive knowledge to be allowed to ask questions. If not not the "pros" will shoot you down and recicule you. It has happened to me. I made a comm
Hi guys, Trying to help a friend to find 60 ft of Rohn 45. If you have any or know of someone who does, please contact Conny/N5HC direct at conny@n5hc.com Conny is located in NM. Thanks. 73 Bert, VE3
I agree with you Gary. The Big Gator drill guide is a simpler, smarter and easier-to-use solution. Thanks for the tip. 73 Bert, VE3NR I'm the original poster. I actually have one of these, exactly li
Hi guys, Has anyone done a conversion of a D3W, rotatable dipole for 12/17/30M, for 40M? If so, any info would be appreciated. Thanks. 73 Bert, VE3NR _______________________________________________ _
If you used a locking device on each section cables wouldn't be such a big issue and would last a lot longer. Many european crank-up tower manufacturers use locking devices on their towers. Versatowe
A locking device would cost about $ 20.00 a section. I don't think that would turn off a potential buyer. If they can do it in Europe, why not on this side of the pond?? The market for crank-ups is p
Hi Bob, With locking devices in place cables and sheaves would last much longer. 73 Bert, VE3NR PS. Stainless steel cables is not such a good idea according to the experts. Galvanized is better as it
Hi Ian, I beg to differ with you. I have two friends with Versatowers in Sweden and they both have locks on all sections - one 3 section tower and the other 4 sections. Maybe the towers are delivered
When the locks are activated it's almost impossible to make them fail. Nothing is fool proof but this device comes close. 73 Bert, VE3NR PS. As you know, you should never climb a crank-up anyway, Ric
Hi Chris, Yes, you need one thin string/rope for each locking device down to ground level. Pulling the strings will realease the locks and you can lower the sections. Maybe inconvenient for some but
Hi Stew, I've had a D3W up at 50 ft for over 5 years and it's working great. Have fun! 73 Bert, VE3NR Wondering if anyone has installed the D3W WARC rotary dipole. I've read the reviews on Eham but a
Hi guys, My D3W has been up for over 5 years now and no issues. If properly installed the ingress of water should drain through the holes in the traps, unless you have "critters" building nests in th
4-5 turns with 4 x 2.4" OD #31 ferrites is more effective than the 30 turns on the PVC pipe! Probably double the choking impedance! 73 Bert, VE3NR A solenoid winding made of coax is more effective th
Why don't you make the cables yourself? Buy the cable, sleeves and crimping tool at a much lower cost than having them made. You don't have to be a rocket scientist to make cables for a crank up towe
Hi Wilson and all, If you're using galvanized wire you should use aluminum sleeves and copper sleeves for SS wire. 73 Bert, VE3NR Wilson - I'm assuming you mean the Nicopress sleeves? I've used both,