All: Was thinking about replacing my existing multi-band HF Yagi with 4 element M2 monobanders for 20 and 15 meters. Specifically the 20M4DX and the 15M4DX. The antennas would be mounted on the exist
All: Thanks for the replies regarding the mounting of 15 and 20 meter monobanders on a single mast. Although there might be exceptions, the general agreement seems to be that there is a slight detuni
All: Once again, thanks for the informative replies on stacking 20/15/10 meter monobanders on the same mast. I found Tom's (N6BT) article on Debugging an Antenna Systems informative. Tom mentions tha
All: Taking down the old antennas -- replacing with new and restoring the old. Crank-up tower needs inspecting etc. Questions: 1. What's the best product out there for cleaning, restoring and preserv
Greetings all... Would like to hear from anyone who has recently installed an M2 KT36XA and how they think it performs compared to other 10/15/20m tri-band Yagi's in the 33 foot boom class. The anten
All, Still pondering the idea of purchasing a KT36XA by M2. I received a few e-mails and would appreciate additional comments about it's performance before I make the purchase. I've been told that it
All, Have a 55 foot heavy-duty crank-up tower (HDX-555)and planing to mount a 4 element 20 meter monobander on a 35 foot boom (M2 20M4DX). I'd like to mount the antenna with the tower tilted over. Th
All, Any thoughts on the 20M4DX monobander from M2? Construction, logevity, performance? 73, Tony KT2Q _______________________________________________ See: http://www.mscomputer.com for "Self Support
All: The base of my crank-up tower (US.Tower HDX555) is mounted about 3 feet from the house and I was wondering if this might make it difficult to crank the winch on the TRX80 raising fixture? such a
Greetings all, Does anyone know the type of pulley used on the HDX555 tower with the TRX80 raising fixture? U.S. Tower sells the pulley for $93 dollars and was wondering if there's a cheaper way to g
All: Getting close to ordering a TRX80 raising fixture and was wondering about load capacity. The tower is a US Tower HDX555 (900lbs) and the antennas on the tower weigh about 110lbs total. The mast
All: Thanks for all the informaitve replies on the strength of the TRX80 raising fixture. The only "complaint" I recevied is that the structure tends to bow a little with the heavier masts and antenn
Al, Good point. I should have asked if there had been any rasing fixture failures. In Gary's defence, he said it should handle the load with no problem and then mentioned the winch capacity. I'm sure
All, Down to the wire here. Phone in-hand ready to place the order for a 20 meter monobander. It's either the Force12 5 element or the M2 4 element 20M4DX. Both have 1/2 wave booms - 36ft. I would as
All, What's the best way to protect electrical connections from corrosion? I have new antennas going up and would like keep the balun connections corrosion free as long as possible. Since there are t
Jerry, It looks like 3 X-class flares in the last 24 hours! I experienced the effects of todays flare (somwhere between 18:30z and 19:00z) on 17 meters. Propagation was fine on 18megs to Eu and Afric
All: The Waxoyl product John (G3JVC) mentioned sounds like a good idea for long-term protection against aluminum corrosion. It has an added benefit of keeping ice from forming according to John. I di
All: Before I go to the trouble of coating the exterior of my new M2 Yagi, is aluminum corrosion a real problem with the alloys used today? Shouldn't the natural oxydation protect the surface of the
Excellent point Frank. 73 Tony KT2Q _______________________________________________ See: http://www.mscomputer.com for "Self Supporting Towers", "Wireless Weather Stations", and lot's more. Call Tol
All: Checked an old PL259 connector and noticed some corrosion on the center pin. I was surprised since the connector was packed with "Stuff". Is there a better non-conducting anti-corrosion RF conne