Towertalkers, http://www.groundhawgs.com This tool was mentioned on the reflector a while back. Has anyone used one of these? I am upgrading the grounding at my tower sites this summer and it looks l
Anyone have info on the feasibility of sidemounting (probably fixed, but maybe rotated if practical) an F12 C4XL at the 30-35' level on a T500 72' Trylon? The top would have another C4XL on a rotator
You will also need FCC and FAA approval: start here - the page was down but the link will get you started:wtbwww05.fcc.gov Ron - WA9IRV -- StripMime Report -- processed MIME parts -- multipart/altern
John W0UN and Lew W7EW, I really eat it up when you cunning linguists have such a stimulating debate. John, I'm afraid Lew licked you on this one. 73, Ron - WA9IRV
........and being able to have a little highbrow , or in my case lowbrow (real lowbrow) fun, is one of the great things about this reflector. 73, Ron - WA9IRV
Time to upgrade my lightning protection. Anyone have alternate (cheaper) sources for 1/8" copper plate and 1-1/2" copper strap. I have the Polyphaser info. 73, Ron - WA9IRV
I am looking for a straight section of Rohn HW (also called 35). It has been discontinued for years. Hoping to find a section laying around somewhere in the upper midwest that I can pick up. Any lead
that it should NOT be brought to resonance on and around the desired operating freq. So, where do I tune the trap? I could place it at 14.2 but 14.2 would be my desired operating freq!<< I would not
Talkers, How about opinions on crimp-on connectors from those who have some experience with them. Ron - WA9IRV At 06:31 PM 1/4/2004 -0600, you wrote: Back to soldering PL-259's - is anyone using Sold
TT'ers, While we're on the subject, is there any reason not to include my drilled well casing in my ground system? Its conveniently near my entrance point. 73, Ron - WA9IRV __________________________
If you can't kill 'em, at least you can p** 'em off !! Ron - WA9IRV At 08:35 AM 11/9/2004 -0500, Pete Smith wrote: There's some dandy critter repellent liquid sold at our local farm supply -- based o
Jim, For posts like this, it would help a lot to say where you are so we know whether or not is makes sense to respond. 73, Ron KK9K At 10:33 AM 12/27/2004 -0600, Jim & Martha Flake wrote: New and Us
"If you want to be happy for the rest of your life, never make a pretty woman your wife" Gary "U.S. Bonds" At 08:45 AM 1/24/2005, Jim Jarvis wrote: Hey, Bryan...she's a lot better looking than Michae
TT'ers, Two alert reflectees exposed my fading memory by pointing out that "If You Wanna Be Happy" was a hit for Jimmy Soul and not Gary U.S.Bonds. One more reminder to do your research before shooti
Scott, From years in business and having learned the hard way to nip problems in the bud, I strongly second Bernard's take on your dilemma. It sounds like your dream QTH will become increasingly nigh
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I think someone here is confused. RG8U's name (nyme, as he pronounced it) was Belden, and he operated from somewhere in the South Pacific. He used to hang out on 75 in the early 70s. He would genera
TT'ers Looking for a used BPH25G hinged base plate and 4 used sections, Rohn 20 or 25, in Florida. 20 preferred for its lighter weight as it is for temporary walk-up DXpedition use, and must be shipp