This is the first weekend in my temporary with. HTX-455 up with some good gain antennas so I have height and gain on my side any other advice? I so cant wait till the Virginia station is complete. Al
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View the qrz web site of NY6DX some good antennas there Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef> ________________________________ From: TowerTalk <towertalk-bounces@contesting.com> on behalf of Mit
As an electrician I get easy access to wire. For all my wire antennas I use#12 xlpe/use2 . Durable and uv protected. Ive had my wires up for years. Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef> ________
Scotch kote is best for that Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef> ________________________________ From: TowerTalk <towertalk-bounces@contesting.com> on behalf of Jim Brown <jim@audiosystemsgro
So I added a ground rod and a few extra radials to my 80 vertical and it raised the frequency from 3.650 to 3.890 wondering if I should lengthen it? Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef> _______
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Id go with a 40 foot crank up tower in that position. Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef> ________________________________ From: TowerTalk <towertalk-bounces@contesting.com> on behalf of Ross
If the budget it tight the th2mk3 is a great triband antenna. During the day 40 is not quite a option. You could rig a sloper or dipole down the road Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef> ______
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So my towers are up and aluminum going on. The 4 towers are spaced 350 ft apart. Any suggestions on what I can run from tower to tower for wire antenna supports? NY6DX _______________________________
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No pulleys it will span 350 and attached to the top of the tower most likely with turnbuckles. Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef> ________________________________ From: Jon Zaimes <jz73@veriz
Good point Steve. The longest wire for 160 meters is about 140 ft the towers are 150 Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef> ________________________________ From: TowerTalk <towertalk-bounces@con
Pass & Seymour seem very quiet. But its all depends on the grounding. Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef> ________________________________ From: TowerTalk <towertalk-bounces@contesting.com> on
I just had a similar problem, turned out to be a broken tape in the reflector. Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef> ________________________________ From: TowerTalk <towertalk-bounces@contestin
4i3a makes great products. I use his bandpass filters and antenna switch for remote operation. NY6DX Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef> ________________________________ From: TowerTalk <tower
Bill, Good to talk. To you Ill touch base next week with a sound commitment. Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef> ________________________________ From: TowerTalk <towertalk-bounces@contesting.
Is a master electrician I can tell you that certain AFC I breaker Zamorales susceptible than others. Eaten is notorious for failing on the RF conditions especially on 40 m. Get Outlook for iOS<https:
In my VA qth I have an extensive grounding halo with 20 ground rods cad welded to the conductor. Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef> ________________________________ From: TowerTalk <towertalk