I am a new subsriber to this list, but I have read most of the relative threads back for the past 8 months or so. After reading Jim Brown's K9YC articles, I am more convinced that ever that I can do
Thanks to all those who responded off line. Thank you for taking the time to send me an email; the questions and comments are good ones, and should help define the need. I think what prompted this wa
Thanks again to the comments; Steve's idea of just putting up a US Tower MA40 and a 3 element SteppIR sure sounds good, of course HRO says the shipping on the MA40 will be way up there but if you are
This thread has undoubtedly been covered sometime in the past, but now I am doing the research to put up a tower and I am looking for ideas and suggestions. My last tower was a self-supporting 30' un
This is just a short note to say thanks to Joe (K4XZ), Roger (K8RI), and the rest of the hams who took the time to respond to my questions regarding Rohn towers; pier pin bases vs. short section in c
The purpose of this email is to seek a solution for getting a hex beam up about 30+ feet. It is Thanksgiving morning here in Montana and I am sitting in the shack thinking about a couple of things in
Thanks to Wilson (W4BOH) and all those who sent an email off line. The vast majority suggested a tower, either Rohn 25G or 45G, and some suggested a tilt base, but I am guessing that the tilt base wo
I am in the process on ordering a Rohn 25G kit and the question that I am dealing with is whether to purchase the free-standing base or the free-standing hinged base. I do not think that I will have
Thanks for the comments regarding hinged bases and lifting towers with Rohn 25G; especially those who took the time to respond off-line with their experiences, pictures, and suggestions. It was great
The purpose of this post is to ask where might be the best source for anchor bolts for a crankup foldover tower. I believe it is a universal tower which may be about 30+ years old (but in good shape)
Good morning and thank you Bryan (WA7PRC) and KM5VI for the advice on where I might get new anchor bolts without paying too much. I really appreciate the help. 73s and have a good day. Roger W7RIP P.
I have been reading each posts on this thread with a great deal of interest. I am getting ready to install a crank-up, fold-over (total height of 44 ft or so) but I have a fairly small backyard in wh
So what I am taking away from the thread on Grounding HDX-555 is that if you are going to put up a tower you absolutely need to ground it. I hope to be putting up a tower in a few weeks and had not r
Thanks those who posted a response to my question on grounds and the strength of concrete, especially those who sent me a direct email. I have probably just been lucky these past 35 years of being a