Thank goodness (God not PC anymore) Al Gore invented the internet, or I would never have known that such a facility exists. I plan to be the second visitor! Good thing there is one of TTT's towers in
Steve: Go to N3OC web page. Lots of pictures. We put up two 100 foot R 45 one day with a crane. Lifted the top 90 feet of each with 20+ foot chrome molly mast in a single pick Guys were pre-cut and a
We rigged it from the side because it was eaiser on the crane/operator. The crane was a 140 footer if memory serves, but only about 120 without the jib....and we avoided rigging the jib that way. If
Steve Maki wrote: Sure. Assuming a 100' tower, attach a c. 60' cable to the tower at the 100' level AND the 50' level... Now this sounds really dangerous! Might work fine but how do you control the m
Phyllistran must be under tension when putting on the grip. I hook the thimble to anything handy that is solid, like a bench vise handle or bumper hitch and have the XYL or other helper pull as hard
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For years I have used a bulkhead connector at the top of the tower to ground the coax at that point. A hose clamp holds a strip of stainless steel to the bulkhead and another hose clamp connects the
My first antenna was a 67 foot end fed hertz up at 35 feet with about 60 feet of open wire (I don't remember it was a long time ago). Used it on all bands. Worked lots of dx on the high bands and it
I can't get but one guy to come play at my station for free. And he has won from here. Perhaps charging would provide the needed incentive. Compared to the K1TTT farm tho they would have to pay me hi
Sure there is. It is called multiple antennas. Ever sit in a mm and have your choice of big monobanders pointed at EU SA and JA at the push of a button? I'm not knocking the SteppIR. It is however no
The OptiBeam OB16-3 is an elephant gun. Full sized 4 el on 20 and 15 and 8 el on 10. It is not an optimized single bander but for the tower challenged it is a terrific compromise. I'm in the process
K2EK@aol.com wrote in part: Lets face facts... you are not going to WIN a contest (I mean WIN the thing number 1 single op..) with a tribander. Maybe state, maybe section, bit... there are just too m
PB Blaster is the best of the liquid wrench types. Buy it at any auto parts store. The stuff is marvelous and if it will break free it will do so with PB Blaster. WD40 is designed for water displacem
I'm thinking of building a 75 meter vertical. It will be dedicated to 75 mtr dx as my 80 4sq won't go much above 3550. I have the choice of installing a full size insulated vertical (Marconi) or shun
I use "spider wire" that has the diameter of 6 pound mono but has the strength of about 30# test or so. Big factor is it is yellow so you can see it. With a slingshot and 4 oz weight I can easily put
Al: We are at the bottom of the sunspot cycle. It is doubtful the short yagi will do much for you over the next couple of years. During high sunspot years you will be AMAZED at how much better the 38
I agree with Mark re oiling the line. However, oil may destroy the line. To be safe I throw line away immediately after use if I have oiled it. And if you wind your oiled line on a big orange traffic
It's all in the tools. If you use the correct weight, correct slingshot, low friction line and low friction reel 120 feet is doable. Use garden variety stuff and I agree 60 feet is the norm. I have a
Pat: It is much better to keep a wench in the house. She will stay warmer and be more receptive to your needs. And kindness provides desired results far better than using a switch. HNY 73 bob de w9ge
Plant trees and wait a few years. In the meantime plant utility poles, or use aluminum tubing masts or fibreglass masting, either of which will require guys. Flag poles also work well. ARRL handbooks