- 21. [TowerTalk] Moxon questions (score: 1)
- Author: r miles <greenacres113@charter.net>
- Date: Thu, 16 Dec 2010 11:58:40 -0500 (EST)
- I have a problem with a 30m Moxon. It is a two element yagi with aluminium elements & wire to make the rectangle. The wire is #16 silver coated stranded with teflon jacket. The wire broke yesterday a
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2010-12/msg00284.html (8,556 bytes)
- 22. [TowerTalk] With utilities you never know (score: 1)
- Author: r miles <greenacres113@charter.net>
- Date: Sat, 15 Jan 2011 23:03:52 -0500 (EST)
- When I was in IL my clay waste pipe to the sewer system clogged with roots. When the contractor dug to replace it with PVC my yard flooded. The incoming city water line was wrapped around the waste p
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2011-01/msg00238.html (7,138 bytes)
- 23. [TowerTalk] small tribander (score: 1)
- Author: r miles <greenacres113@charter.net>
- Date: Sun, 13 Feb 2011 14:29:22 -0500 (EST)
- I've had a TA33 up 35 yr.s. No problems. Survived a tornado & several ice storms. Gud SWR. They are all similar. I never liked the Hygain mechinicals. A TH3 is not a baby TH7. Installed a Cushcraft I
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2011-02/msg00271.html (7,066 bytes)
- 24. [TowerTalk] Bag concrete question (score: 1)
- Author: r miles <greenacres113@charter.net>
- Date: Mon, 28 Mar 2011 18:53:49 -0400 (EDT)
- I just purchased a used HyTower & I'm getting ready to dig the hole. I've poured a bit the concrete before. Either redi-mix or small bag jobs. I have looked several places at the 60 lb. homeowner typ
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2011-03/msg00404.html (6,886 bytes)
- 25. [TowerTalk] HyGain HyTower questions (score: 1)
- Author: r miles <greenacres113@charter.net>
- Date: Mon, 28 Mar 2011 18:44:45 -0400 (EDT)
- I just picked up a used one.It was disassembled already. One part I can't locate in the list. Maybe it was homemade & added. It's a 1 inch x 1.5 inch x 1/16'' thick copper L. It has what appears to b
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2011-03/msg00405.html (7,280 bytes)
- 26. [TowerTalk] Concrete answers (score: 1)
- Author: r miles <greenacres113@charter.net>
- Date: Mon, 28 Mar 2011 19:57:52 -0400 (EDT)
- Tnx Guys I think I have it. K9IL _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTalk mailing list TowerTalk@contesting.com http://lists.contestin
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2011-03/msg00408.html (6,661 bytes)
- 27. Re: [TowerTalk] HyTower (score: 1)
- Author: r miles <greenacres113@charter.net>
- Date: Mon, 28 Mar 2011 21:49:28 -0400 (EDT)
- Tnx guys. It came from Fl & a few guys think it was a homebrew spark gap arrester to drain the static off. ......... Think I've got a plan for the concrete. ..... Tnx fast replies........ K9IL ______
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2011-03/msg00411.html (6,797 bytes)
- 28. [TowerTalk] Unknown antenna traps (score: 1)
- Author: r miles <greenacres113@charter.net>
- Date: Mon, 27 Jun 2011 15:16:04 -0400 (EDT)
- I found two blue/green traps in one of my old parts boxes. Size is total length 8.25''. coil size is 6'' long X 1.5'' diameter. Ends have 1'' aluminium stubs. One end is .5'' OD & the other end is .7
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2011-06/msg00227.html (7,196 bytes)
- 29. [TowerTalk] tower paint (score: 1)
- Author: r miles <greenacres113@charter.net>
- Date: Mon, 4 Jul 2011 11:34:33 -0400 (EDT)
- 2 of my back towers were painted Camo. With a tree background they are hard to see. 2 of my towers at the end of the driveway are painted Forest Green. Hard to see coming up the drive. Used enamel pa
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2011-07/msg00054.html (6,533 bytes)
- 30. [TowerTalk] Wilson rotor WR 500 questions (score: 1)
- Author: r miles <greenacres113@charter.net>
- Date: Mon, 17 Oct 2011 23:16:04 -0400 (EDT)
- A new ham friend just got one in working order. Anyone have a manual? Any one know if it fits the Rohn 25 rotor plate? Any info helpful. Pse off reflector.Tnx K9IL K9IL @ arrl.net ___________________
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2011-10/msg00297.html (7,048 bytes)
- 31. [TowerTalk] Wilson WR 500 (score: 1)
- Author: r miles <greenacres113@charter.net>
- Date: Mon, 17 Oct 2011 23:21:24 -0400 (EDT)
- A new ham friend just got one in working order. Anyone have a manual? Any one know if it fits the Rohn 25 rotor plate? Any info helpful. Pse off reflector.Tnx K9IL greenacres113@charter.net _________
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2011-10/msg00298.html (6,951 bytes)
- 32. [TowerTalk] Wilson WR 500 rotor questions (score: 1)
- Author: r miles <greenacres113@charter.net>
- Date: Mon, 17 Oct 2011 23:23:55 -0400 (EDT)
- A new ham friend just got one in working order. Anyone have a manual? Any one know if it fits the Rohn 25 rotor plate? Any info helpful. Pse off reflector.Tnx K9IL ___________________________________
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2011-10/msg00299.html (6,568 bytes)
- 33. [TowerTalk] Wilson WR 500 (score: 1)
- Author: r miles <greenacres113@charter.net>
- Date: Tue, 18 Oct 2011 07:51:11 -0400 (EDT)
- Looking for manual. Any info. Anyone using one. K9IL _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTalk mailing list TowerTalk@contesting.com ht
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2011-10/msg00300.html (6,996 bytes)
- 34. [TowerTalk] Wilson WR500 help (score: 1)
- Author: r miles <greenacres113@charter.net>
- Date: Tue, 18 Oct 2011 15:49:41 -0400 (EDT)
- Tnx guys for the help. Got what he needs I think. 73 BOB K9IL _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTalk mailing list TowerTalk@contesti
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2011-10/msg00306.html (6,497 bytes)
- 35. [TowerTalk] Outdoor soldering (score: 1)
- Author: r miles <greenacres113@charter.net>
- Date: Mon, 2 Jan 2012 18:40:51 -0500 (EST)
- Not easy & in cold WX tough. I have 3 of the old wood handle irons. The power cords are cloth wrapped. They were my late father in laws. Probably 150w but can they solder a PL 259 in a wind storm in
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2012-01/msg00043.html (7,425 bytes)
- 36. [TowerTalk] Guy wires (score: 1)
- Author: r miles <greenacres113@charter.net>
- Date: Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:40:05 -0500 (EST)
- I use the bright blue corrigated cable protectors available at home stores. I cut them in half [5'] & slide them on the guys as I assemble the gnd. mounted guys. I find them bright enough to see as I
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2012-01/msg00559.html (6,718 bytes)
- 37. [TowerTalk] Dipole (score: 1)
- Author: r miles <greenacres113@charter.net>
- Date: Fri, 18 May 2012 08:15:48 -0400 (EDT)
- Most 2 el yagi designs are driven element & reflector. I used R L Cebiks designs for several yagis. If you get it a half wave high apx 2 S unit gain. This is just real world results not serious math.
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2012-05/msg00207.html (6,675 bytes)
- 38. [TowerTalk] wasps (score: 1)
- Author: r miles <greenacres113@charter.net>
- Date: Wed, 12 Sep 2012 20:24:18 -0400 (EDT)
- Most become inactive below 38 deg. F. If you can, find the old type CO 2 fire exting. or tuner cleaner that sprayed on very cold. Remember how things frosted up when u sprayed it? They are in suspend
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2012-09/msg00225.html (7,499 bytes)
- 39. [TowerTalk] Phillystran questions (score: 1)
- Author: r miles <greenacres113@charter.net>
- Date: Thu, 20 Dec 2012 15:31:09 -0500 (EST)
- Today I lost my HyTower. 70+ MPH gust tore it loose & broke the 3 cone shaped insulators. Antenna is in very gud shape as it fell onto very soft wet soil. I have the old T base & it's a bit kinked bu
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2012-12/msg00103.html (7,393 bytes)
- 40. [TowerTalk] 30m antenna (score: 1)
- Author: r miles <greenacres113@charter.net>
- Date: Mon, 24 Dec 2012 19:38:56 -0500 (EST)
- I use a homebrew 2 el Moxon designed by R L Cebik who wrote for CQ. Small as a 2 el 20m yagi. Weighs 20 lb.s & it wrks great. Direct 50 feed with low [ under 1.4 to 1 ] SWR. Very little DX I hr. on 3
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2012-12/msg00130.html (6,736 bytes)
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