I realize this is off topic, but this group has so many great hams I decided to ask. The manual for my Icom 756 was destroyed by accident. If anyone has an old nasty dog eared and coffee stained copy
What is the cheapest source for pre-stretched copper? Gary The clock is running ....... List Sponsored by AN Wireless: AN Wireless handles Rohn tower systems, Trylon Titan towers, coax, hardline and
Several years ago I had the exact same problem with a AL-80B. Turned out to be a physical warp (as in slight bend or mis-shape) on the 12vdc relay. It would stick! Cleaning the contact points made no
I thought this antenna was a loaded up folded dipole. Is this incorrect? Is it a true vertical after all? I understand it gets out fairly well considering the inherent limitations. 73... N1MSV Gareth
interesting comments snipped >> I heartily agree with Carl's comments regarding both ice and the avoidance of connectors in the pvc. What are the arguments for and against the new "Direct Burial" coa
. The first one was OK so I rotated the dipole the other way and when I This has been a very interesting discussion on A3S swr problems. Ya learn something new everyday. It also adds yet one more sk
My favorite from way back when was the "Cruelty to trees" saga. (xyl's hugging trees:>) de ... N1MSV Gareth http://www.capecod.net/~gareth/n1msv.htm -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/towertalk
We have big wind very frequently on Cape Cod. I almost always wind up doing antenna work on cold, windy, wx crummy days. I have found that a small plumbers propane torch with a narrow stream wind shi
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Holy Catfish! Do you have a dog named "Lucky" by any chance? de ... N1MSV Gareth http://www.capecod.net/~gareth .....at the dawn of the New Age of Man, they will abide with us. Their glory and fire
Here on the Cape Cod beaches we often have a problem with stinging jellyfish. The cure used most frequently on Craigville Beach is a to make a water and Adolph's meat tenderizer paste. Liberally appl
Boy This story really sucks! (sorry gentlemen - I could not control my fingers) de .... N1MSV Gareth http://www.capecod.net/~gareth -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/towertalkfaq.html Submissi
The last info I have about Antennas West is that Wayne Smith took over the business and is operating as: Antennas & More 1038 South 350 East Provo, UT 84606 801-373-8426 It is my understanding that W
I was discussing this exact subject with Art just before he left Cushcraft and he agreed that some manufactures grossly overestimate gain figures. They are basing gain figures on some theoretical iso
snip .. This was a wonderful post Guy, and I agree with your logic concerning anecdotal evidence. My great aunt was sitting in the kitchen of her farmhouse whipping up some brownies when a softball s