If people don't get this simple practice without it being on a test, then we might as well discount all common sense. I'm sure the two in this case KNEW to be careful and this is nothing more than a
Its easier to remove the cables and spray them. I stake one end on the edge of the yard with the cable laying on the CLEAN concrete side walk. I'll lift the cable in my hand using a rag behind it to
I was asked by them to provide pictures and video from the KFI tower re-guy and my trip up the tower to replace the last insulator. They also wanted my pictures of the new tower coming down and the a
http://tashtowers.com/pdf/WT51-01.pdf Dino - K6RIX dino@k6rix.com Help, fellow Talkers: Does anyone out there can tell me where I may obtain a Tri-Ex W-51 installation manual, ie: base iron work/reba
Its a Cushcraft...you didn't pay good money. You got what you paid for. You pay good money for a M2 or a Force 12, but not for a Cushcraft. Sure it works, everything works, but don't expect a silk pu
Its a GINpole. Here are a couple of links... http://w9iix.com/ii00008.htm http://www.wb0w.com/wb0winc/ginpole.htm Dino - K6RIX dino@k6rix.com _______________________________________________ _________
You should never guy a self-supporting tower UNLESS the mfg says its OK. I've seen guyed crank-up towers (Triex made a TON for the TV market). These towers have mechanical stops that goes in between
This is sold at DX Engineering, Ham Radio Outlet, Radio Works, etc... 3/16 should do it. 5/16 if you really want to be sure. I don't have the specific answer to your question however. http://www.synt
If you want to find TRUE NORTH, Google Earth is your friend! I use it when setting up antennas and rotors. If anyone wants me to go into detail on how to do this, just ask. It also works real well if
Sure. But there is always that level of UNKNOWN. We have big boulders rolling down the hills here in Southern CA all the time. At the very least, be willing to loose the tower system and if it falls,
Hey Ol' Man, check again, its a VULTURE, not an Osprey! :-) Best to have you affairs in order! (I almost have my true-north webpage done. As soon as I do, I'll post the URL.) Dino - K6RIX dino@k6rix.
It means to ruin the threads with a punch. You actually strike the nut and the bolt threads. This prevents the nuts from backing off. I don't recommend it. If you are worried about it, double nut or
It airs this Wednesday too... http://www.locatetv.com/tv/worlds-toughest-fixes/season-1/5937030 Here is an article of one of the crew... http://www.sierrasun.com/article/20081201/NEWS/812019981/1066&
Some video footage... http://video.aol.com/partner/nationalgeographic/most-dangerous-job-in-america/ngs-ngc_dangerousjob/?icid=VIDLRVLIF05 Dino - K6RIX dino@k6rix.com Did anyone catch the NATGEO prog