Check with Tom K5RC at http://www.ConsultPR.com/antenna.htm I believe he still has a source in Texas, so shipping shouldn't be too bad for you. 73, Dick -- Dick Flanagan W6OLD CFII Minden, Nevada DM0
I was able to order the printed document -- all 800+ pages of it -- from the source you mentioned. Not only that, but free of charge! Thanks to both you and Eric N7CL for the pointer. 73, Dick -- Dic
She's an Extra, too. Hey, I told you I was lucky! :) 73, Dick -- Dick Flanagan W6OLD CFII Minden, Nevada DM09db (South of Reno) Visit http://www.qsl.net/cvrc/ -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.co
You will quickly find there are two near-religious camps on this issue. Just about everyone suggests using the manufacturer's standoff arms. The difference comes in regarding whether to physically s
See http://www.qsl.net/w6old/voyager.html 73, Dick -- Dick Flanagan W6OLD CFII Minden, Nevada DM09db (South of Reno) Visit http://www.qsl.net/cvrc/ -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/towertalk
Same here. I have an M2 2800 rotator in my 72 foot US Tower turning a 22 sq ft stack. It works just fine and we can get some hellacious winds up here in the High Sierras! It's US made, too. If anyth
I can only comment on a few of your questions: How long will the feedline be? In most cases lowering the tower will reduce the strain on the tower, but not necessarily on the antennas and rotor. Ofte
Hi, Arne. I am not the one who has the Mosley, but I am cc'ing him on this message so he can benefit from your experience. Thanks very much. 73, Dick -- begin forwarded text To: <towertalk@contesting
I recently installed a GAP Voyager DX 20-40-80-160 meter vertical antenna. Pictures of the installation and my comments are online at http://www.qsl.net/w6old/voyager.html for any interested in this
What about yours, Steve? 73, Dick -- Dick Flanagan W6OLD CFII Minden, Nevada DM09db (South of Reno) Visit http://www.qsl.net/cvrc/ -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/towertalkfaq.html Submissi
Have no fear, we will! :) 73, Dick -- Dick Flanagan W6OLD CFII Minden, Nevada DM09db (South of Reno) Visit http://www.qsl.net/cvrc/ -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/towertalkfaq.html Submissi
Where can this pub be obtained? Thanks. 73, Dick -- Dick Flanagan W6OLD CFII Minden, Nevada DM09db (South of Reno) Visit http://www.qsl.net/cvrc/ -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/towertalkfa
I just ordered a copy from the NFPA web site for less than $30 delivered. 73, Dick -- Dick Flanagan W6OLD CFII Minden, Nevada DM09db (South of Reno) Visit http://www.qsl.net/cvrc/ -- FAQ on WWW: htt
Hi, Mike. Take a look at http://www.qsl.net/w6old/antenna.html for my 6-10-12-15-17-20-40M solution on an HDX US Tower. It seems to be a balanced solution and plays wonderfully well. 73, Dick -- Dick
The OR-2800 can handle a vertical weight of 1800 pounds. Any other and you would be pushing it, but the M2 Orion is one helluva rotor! 73, Dick -- Dick Flanagan W6OLD CFII Minden, Nevada DM09db (Sou
When I installed my tower and grounding system, I bugged two good friends (and PolyPhaser engineers) for help every step of the way. On the subject of the number and position of lightning protectors
I agree. In my case, however, the run is less than 75'. 73, Dick -- Dick Flanagan W6OLD CFII Minden, Nevada DM09db (South of Reno) Visit http://www.qsl.net/cvrc/ -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.
For the record, I am NOT volunteering to put together a TT FAQ, but it sure sounds like someone should! 73, Dick -- Dick Flanagan W6OLD CFII Minden, Nevada DM09db (South of Reno) Visit http://www.qs
The problem I see is that you will be "stuck" with a smaller antenna, you won't be able to easily upgrade to a second or larger antenna. I would suggest you go with the larger HDX-572 if you can aff
Hi, Bill. 12' should be fine. That's what I used for my TH11DX and 402CD stack and it plays wonderfully. See http://www.qsl.net/w6old/antenna.html for pictures of the installation. 73, Dick -- Dick