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21. [TowerTalk] Hosting a commercial service (score: 1)
Author: Edwin Karl <edk0kl@centurytel.net>
Date: Tue, 21 Jan 2014 21:01:00 -0600
Ponder this: They will need fiber for their own purposes, your access is a no cost for them. Typically they rent ground space, apply for a tower, etc. The building is generally prefab, concrete (grav
/archives//html/Towertalk/2014-01/msg00310.html (8,063 bytes)

22. Re: [TowerTalk] Rohn foundation information (score: 1)
Author: Edwin Karl <edk0kl@centurytel.net>
Date: Wed, 19 Feb 2014 18:59:40 -0600
Rohn 55 I used AN Wireless, 90 feet ... like a battleship. Overdid the foundation with 21 yards of concrete, Check out the website 73 ed Ko0KL On 2/19/2014 11:28 AM, Alfred Watson wrote: In looking a
/archives//html/Towertalk/2014-02/msg00156.html (8,469 bytes)

23. Re: [TowerTalk] Welding Rebar (score: 1)
Author: Edwin Karl <edk0kl@centurytel.net>
Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2014 23:41:48 -0500
Roger, As part of my mis-spent youth I was an iron worker, worked at it for about 6 years. We were referred to as "rod busters" by some. In any event installed lots of iron in the new York area. Now
/archives//html/Towertalk/2014-04/msg00257.html (12,185 bytes)

24. [TowerTalk] Welding Tower Legs (score: 1)
Author: Edwin Karl <edk0kl@centurytel.net>
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2014 18:44:12 -0500
I would suggest you think of what you are doing to the galvanizing ... then, I was always taught don't mess with the leg, it's a live load. Can you attached to the excess thread in a connecting bolt?
/archives//html/Towertalk/2014-04/msg00535.html (7,039 bytes)

25. [TowerTalk] Cadwelding (score: 1)
Author: Edwin Karl <edk0kl@centurytel.net>
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2014 18:47:07 -0500
In the way back, I repaired the grounds to an AM station by silver soldering the copper together. Had to use Oxy-Acetlyne to get it hot enough. AFter I burned throuch several splices I got the hang o
/archives//html/Towertalk/2014-04/msg00536.html (6,599 bytes)

26. [TowerTalk] AN Wireless/ Ground (score: 1)
Author: Ed K0KL <edk0kl@centurytel.net>
Date: Sat, 26 Apr 2014 13:09:47 -0500
I would be worried about anyone that's cavalier about messing with the iron of a tower. Always a no-no in my book ... ed K0KL -- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus p
/archives//html/Towertalk/2014-04/msg00543.html (6,615 bytes)

27. Re: [TowerTalk] 10 throu 20 beam traps or no traps (score: 1)
Author: Edwin Karl <edk0kl@centurytel.net>
Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2014 21:44:56 -0500
I have been using an Optibeam 16-5 at 100 ft for 7 years. Built like a battleship. Performs exceptionally well. I can't praise the antenna or support from the factory more. You put it together, no tu
/archives//html/Towertalk/2014-06/msg00186.html (9,385 bytes)

28. [TowerTalk] trap antennae (score: 1)
Author: Edwin Karl <edk0kl@centurytel.net>
Date: Fri, 20 Jun 2014 20:18:59 -0500
In the early 70's I had a Hy-Quad. A three band 2 element quad. Aluminum wires spreader broken up with heavy plastic. all gamma matched, single feed. It was 50 feet up, lived on Long Island. Survived
/archives//html/Towertalk/2014-06/msg00218.html (7,446 bytes)

29. Re: [TowerTalk] Tower and Ladder Line Interaction (score: 1)
Author: Edwin Karl <edk0kl@centurytel.net>
Date: Wed, 23 Jul 2014 17:08:04 -0500
Kelley; I have 450 ohm ladder line about 18 inches from the tower. It feeds an 80 meter inverted Vee centered at 80 feet. I twist the line say 12 times from top to bottom to equalize any interaction
/archives//html/Towertalk/2014-07/msg00204.html (9,229 bytes)

30. Re: [TowerTalk] Cleaning Tarnished Wire (score: 1)
Author: Edwin Karl <edk0kl@centurytel.net>
Date: Sat, 02 Aug 2014 17:42:58 -0500
Requires use of gloves, but I have used toilet bowl cleaner (caustic) for this purpose, works real swell ...! ed K0KL On 8/2/2014 8:31 AM, Gedas wrote: As much as I hate to admit it, at times I have
/archives//html/Towertalk/2014-08/msg00065.html (8,887 bytes)

31. Re: [TowerTalk] Cleaning Tarnished Wire (score: 1)
Author: Edwin Karl <edk0kl@centurytel.net>
Date: Sun, 03 Aug 2014 08:28:39 -0500
Ketchup on a hot dog is un- American John KK9A Ketchup, I seen this on Ricks Restoration. Ed N5DG On 8/2/2014 8:31 AM, Gedas wrote: As much as I hate to admit it, at times I have been guilty of leavi
/archives//html/Towertalk/2014-08/msg00077.html (8,735 bytes)

32. Re: [TowerTalk] short survey (score: 1)
Author: Ed K0KL <edk0kl@centurytel.net>
Date: Wed, 27 Aug 2014 14:48:51 -0500
I no longer do, legs gave out one day at 70 feet, just couldn't go up any more. Use a boom crane and bucket truck now (from commercial supplier), so I still have the belt. I'm 73 ed K0KL Best 73 de,
/archives//html/Towertalk/2014-08/msg00482.html (9,557 bytes)

33. Re: [TowerTalk] Use a TRI-EX Base for a US Tower Antenna? (score: 1)
Author: Edwin Karl <edk0kl@centurytel.net>
Date: Thu, 11 Sep 2014 22:26:16 -0500
I'm not sure I would trust tied all thread solely in a situation like this. Better drill holes, use galvanized iron rods and epoxy to connect to the base. Use the regular base for the tower, with the
/archives//html/Towertalk/2014-09/msg00110.html (8,599 bytes)

34. Re: [TowerTalk] Fwd: Climbing (score: 1)
Author: EdK0KLl <edk0kl@centurytel.net>
Date: Fri, 03 Oct 2014 23:53:03 -0500
Unless you are still smoking, in which case all the safety devices are wasted effort ... 73! ed K0KL 73 de, Hans - N2JFS --Original Message-- From: ve5ra <ve5ra@sasktel.net> To: towertalk <towertalk@
/archives//html/Towertalk/2014-10/msg00011.html (10,645 bytes)

35. [TowerTalk] Climbing (score: 1)
Author: EdK0KLl <edk0kl@centurytel.net>
Date: Tue, 07 Oct 2014 16:01:43 -0500
Actually folks you are missing the point ... in practice the safety equipment enables a person to work on the tower with /*both hands*/, i.e. you can let go of the iron and do some 2- handed work. Th
/archives//html/Towertalk/2014-10/msg00067.html (8,305 bytes)

36. Re: [TowerTalk] Long pole / simple, tall construction for small antenna (score: 1)
Author: Ed K0KL <edk0kl@centurytel.net>
Date: Mon, 27 Oct 2014 11:24:47 -0500
I once used aluminum tubing inside of tubing (for stiffness). Might work on the bottom of such a support. One thing to consider, twisting moment. Not that the rig up would fail, but on windy days the
/archives//html/Towertalk/2014-10/msg00372.html (10,260 bytes)

37. Re: [TowerTalk] Painting a tower (score: 1)
Author: Ed K0KL <edk0kl@centurytel.net>
Date: Mon, 27 Oct 2014 11:52:00 -0500
By the way ... Easy way to paint is with a sheepskin covered mitt. Just dig in the bucket and wipe away ... No one will judge the job for neatness (like paint on guys, etc) just don't do home, autos,
/archives//html/Towertalk/2014-10/msg00374.html (9,449 bytes)

38. Re: [TowerTalk] correction......Tennadyne Log periodics (score: 1)
Author: EdK0KL <edk0kl@centurytel.net>
Date: Fri, 21 Nov 2014 21:23:50 -0600
Better to be pissed off thank pissed on ... 73! ed K0KL On 11/21/2014 8:40 PM, n8de@thepoint.net wrote: Not to be 'political', but, in 2010, I WON the "formula" class with almost 20 more DXCC worked
/archives//html/Towertalk/2014-11/msg00431.html (12,039 bytes)

39. Re: [TowerTalk] : Nube rebar question (score: 1)
Author: edk0kl@centurytel.net
Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2014 21:08:23 -0500 (EST)
I'm not sure tying the legs of a tower to a concrete base by putting part of it in concrete. Most big towers taper down to a small point. That point rests on some iron tied to the concrete. The guyed
/archives//html/Towertalk/2014-12/msg00215.html (11,241 bytes)

40. Re: [TowerTalk] [Bulk] Re: : Nube rebar question (score: 1)
Author: edk0kl@centurytel.net
Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2014 23:39:21 -0500 (EST)
Well said Gene, I used to be an ironworker, mostly on reinforced concrete jobs. Gravel for the bottom of a foundation beam is fine, I prefer to use firebrick (made from concrete), also have used brok
/archives//html/Towertalk/2014-12/msg00276.html (15,593 bytes)


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