1. I have a NE beverage which is about 14 ft high and fed with about 250 ft of 75 ohm TV hard line. I don't know how long the beverage is because it goes through dense woods/underbrush/sticker bushes
Much less CRIMINAL charges for criminal mischief. People go to jail for this (if you can prove who did it). Chuck Dietz, KZ5MM -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/towertalkfaq.html Submissions:
Why would anyone rent a crane when it is so simple to pull or tram a beam up the tower? It is not at all dangerous if done properly. This is AMATEUR radio. Chuck, KZ5MM -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.cont
I think a 4 el 20 meter quad on a 30 foot boom will beat a 20 meter yagi on a 30 foot boom. However, when the boom gets longer, the yagi will have more gain. I have used many of each and this was my
<snip> You are right, Ward, I missed the "propagated" word. The closed loop is quieter overall, however, it will receive "propagated" noise at the same level as a yagi with the same gain and at the s
By the way, by sometime this summer, I will have a 4 el triband quad on a 30 foot boom and a 4 el 20 yagi on a 36 foot boom, both at 75 feet. Maybe i can report back then as to the differences. Chuck
They manufacture filters for computers which are built in to the power plug on the back. You have to remove the power plug and replace it with the filtered plug. Chuck, KZ5MM -- FAQ on WWW: http://ww
snip I think they have also mandated that neighbors must allow you to set guy posts in their yards. Chuck, KZ5MM -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/towertalkfaq.html Submissions: towertalk@con
Texas has a statute allowing subdivisions to change or add to restrictions by a 75% vote. Chuck, KZ5MM To: <towertalk@contesting.com> -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/towertalkfaq.html Submis
Get a map and figure out the orientation of the street in front of your house. Set your rotor on this heading and then line your beam up with the street (or roof if parallel). (Of course my street is
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Yes, me too, however, I was surprised to find out that USAA charges one of the highest rates for the tower/antenna rider to homeowners policies. Chuck, KZ5MM -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/
You don't want to know, Dick. The answer would blow you away! Chuck, KZ5MM -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/towertalkfaq.html Submissions: towertalk@contesting.com Administrative requests: to
I do. Use a short pipe until the resistance gets high, then a long pipe. The shaft of the screw anchor should be twisting at least 1/4 turn when you are finished. If the resistance gets too high to g
Imagine the INCONVIENENCE to your family of having to retrieve your lifeless form from the top of the tower! "Gee, Mom, Dad's been up there four days now!" "Don't worry, sweetheart. Some of his frien
It also works good with regular solder. I find this combination the most convienent for repairing beverage breaks. (Along with liquid tape.) Chuck, KZ5MM -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/tow
N5RP has perfected the "counterpoise-antenna-going-up-N5RP-coming-down-lookout-dog-at-the-bottom" system of raising beams, but that really is a different thread. Chuck, KZ5MM -- FAQ on WWW: http://ww
In our state, (as I understand it) if you move a mobil home on a lot on its wheels, it is personal property. If you take the wheels off, it is real estate. (Don't ask me to explain!) Chuck, KZ5MM --
The balloon is shaped like a manta ray. Fair radio Sales has a web page. You need to refill it each day, although it will only lose about 25% of its helium. They are $25 each. I rented a 80 cu ft cyl