Those look nice, but a quick google search didn't reveal any pricing. I'm thinking they are pretty expensive; not sure it would yield a savings over other methods (exothermic). Chris KF7P that's beca
Hi Dick, I'd use a falling derrick to do it that way if I were you. It can be as easy as a couple long 2x4's bolted together at the top to make an "A". Your cable will go right over the crotch of the
Copper to aluminum buss bar mismatch can be handled by using anit oxidant grease on the connection point. I thought that the dis-similar metal problem is only a problem with the introduction of moist
I just replaced the feedline on my T6 from the feed point to the top of the tower (water ingress, similar high SWR). I would start by looking at the feed point and how the coax was weatherproofed. Al
What are the section leg diameters? You could compare them with known towers to get a rough idea. Chris John, HZN-354 by Tri-Ex. Weighs 750 lbs. Extended height 54 ft. Nested height 20' 11". Top sect
In theory and if you followed the tower mfg. directions, the top of the concrete pad will be crowned and water will not be trapped around the protruding anchor bolts. Before I poured concrete, I pain
Some of us who upgrade to different towers don't want to start over by digging a new hole, and using TriEx's huge base fixture, and pouring more concrete when there is a perfectly good concrete base
So put it in a box and leave the lid off? Chris KF7P _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTalk mailing list TowerTalk@contesting.com h
Roger, If one chain isn't strong enough, just put two in parallel. Chris KF7P How much torque is involved I have mounted bike sprockets on V-belt pulleys with bolts, so if you can find anything with
Hey Mario, I think you're going to want to have the tower have its own system of radials and ground rods...several radials with ground rods spaced twice their depth apart (the usual). I can't see how
Don't mean to lead the topic astray, but were there any signs of cable wear before the accident? Maybe the rest of us can prevent a future mess... Chris KF7P _________________________________________
Anyone here have a HG54HD? Is is the "heavy duty" 50-ish foot crank up, has 1.5", 1.25", and 1" leg diameters of the three sections. I need a quick measurement. If you have one of these, email me dir
Here's how Bill does it: http://www.kc4pe.com/lub.JPG If you scroll to the bottom of the page here http://www.kc4pe.com/amateurshack.htm (it takes a while to load) you can see some more details. Hope
Oops, hit reply to the wrong thread. This was about the cable lubing, not replacing cables thread. Chris Here's how Bill does it: http://www.kc4pe.com/lub.JPG If you scroll to the bottom of the page
I'm with you, I'd like to see attachments. Open at your own risk! Chris KF7P _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTalk mailing list Tow
Anyone here know Allan, VE7SZ? If you do, have him contact me por favor at this email. Thx Chris KF7P _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ T
Correct, "veneer" brick is ridiculously easy to tear down. We did a remodel and removed some brick in the front, did it all with a small sledge hammer and I could not believe how easy it came apart!!
yes, it's called a wind switch, like this one: http://www.inspeed.com/Wind%20Switch%20Selection%20Page.asp Chris KF7P Is there a manufactured device out there that when attached to the control box of
Cool! What was on the end of that pull rope? A car? Winch? 800 pound gorilla? Chris KF7P take a look http://s1266.photobucket.com/albums/jj529/wrtc2014/WRTC%20Station%20Test%202012/K1RX%20Photos/ als
Here is another similar way to do it with a 50' aluminum tower. We have since added an additional 10' section of tower and put an A4 on top without any problems. http://www.kf7p.com/KF7P/Ham_Radio/En