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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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@
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
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
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,
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
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
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