- 1. [TowerTalk] Lightning rod on top (score: 1)
- Author: dbcolter@mail.tds.net (Dave Colter)
- Date: Mon, 04 May 1998 19:31:59 -0400
- Mark - Since the tower itself and the mast are effectively grounded, an additional rod on top is not really needed. However, if you really like overkill, you could attach a pointed bronze lightning r
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-05/msg00148.html (10,293 bytes)
- 2. [TowerTalk] concrete base type (score: 1)
- Author: dbcolter@mail.tds.net (Dave Colter)
- Date: Tue, 05 May 1998 15:50:02 -0400
- The answer depends on what you plant to put on the tower. For most ham applications, a pier pin base is not necessary. This arrangement is used to reduce stress on the legs caused by the twisting ind
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-05/msg00194.html (9,561 bytes)
- 3. [TowerTalk] Is M2 still in business (score: 1)
- Author: dbcolter@mail.tds.net (Dave Colter)
- Date: Thu, 07 May 1998 07:54:03 -0400
- Try their web site for more info - they are still around. http://m2inc.com/ Dave, WA1ZCN -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/towertalkfaq.html Submissions: towertalk@contesting.com Administrativ
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-05/msg00256.html (8,284 bytes)
- 4. [TowerTalk] DANGER...RE: HDBX series of towers!! (score: 1)
- Author: dbcolter@mail.tds.net (Dave Colter)
- Date: Thu, 07 May 1998 07:51:15 -0400
- Actually, it may be that Rohn never designed this tower. It was a line they purchased from Spaulding Tower way back when, and was referred to as the "Spaulding Series" of towers for a while. Dave, WA
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-05/msg00257.html (8,530 bytes)
- 5. [TowerTalk] Guy Wires (score: 1)
- Author: dbcolter@mail.tds.net (Dave Colter)
- Date: Fri, 22 May 1998 15:26:43 -0400
- I use a cable type comealong to pull in guy wires, and only use the turnbuckle for fine tuning the tension. I place an "auxiliary guy anchor eye" available from most utility supply companys on the an
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-05/msg00581.html (10,880 bytes)
- 6. [TowerTalk] Raising mast? (score: 1)
- Author: dbcolter@mail.tds.net (Dave Colter)
- Date: Sun, 24 May 1998 11:03:50 -0400
- The concept is good, but beware of lifting heavy loads on hardware store eye bolts. It is safer to use welded or forged eyebolts designed for heavy loads. The actual strength of hardware store bolts
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-05/msg00621.html (9,697 bytes)
- 7. [TowerTalk] Raising mast? (score: 1)
- Author: dbcolter@mail.tds.net (Dave Colter)
- Date: Mon, 25 May 1998 20:08:33 -0400
- Yes, this idea would work but not without some problems. Remember that the 25/45 gin pole isn't designed for very heavy loads, so you need to watch the mast's weight. Also remember that the rope is g
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-05/msg00643.html (10,126 bytes)
- 8. [TowerTalk] Antnenna suggestions (score: 1)
- Author: dbcolter@mail.tds.net (dbcolter)
- Date: Mon, 20 Apr 1998 21:43:36 -0400
- Here's one for the dreamers! If you could choose the four best and most rugged (assuming that those terms are not mutually exclusive) monobanders for 10, 15, 20 and 40, (with an emphasis on 20 and 40
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-04/msg00574.html (7,278 bytes)
- 9. [TowerTalk] TIC ring rotators (score: 1)
- Author: dbcolter@mail.tds.net (dbcolter)
- Date: Sat, 25 Apr 1998 15:59:07 -0400
- Hey folks - anyone have the address/phone for the people who make the TIC ring rotator? Can't find 'em on the net or in any of the mags I have here. 73 Dave WA1ZCN -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contestin
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-04/msg00704.html (6,863 bytes)
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