I am trying to rebuild a damaged antenna and need the following: 2ea: 1-1/2" x 84" Thin Wall Aluminum tubing 1 ea: 1-1/8" x 72" Thin Wall Aluminum tubing I live in the Seattle WA area. Does anyone ha
I am looking for a used TRX-80 or TRX-80HD tower lowering/raising fixture for the HD series of US Towers. John Owens - N7SEJ _______________________________________________ __________________________
On a 40FT tower with a 20ft mast, which antenna would you put on the top of the mast, and which one on the bottom for the folowing antennas: Cushcraft 40-2CD 2 el 40M beam M-Square 4 element 20M beam
Does anyone know where I can get repairs for the Nye Viking MB-V-A antenna tuner. I understand that the manufacturer no longer sells or services them. The auto-ranging circuit that switches between 3
Using SLIPP-NOTT on and Orion 2800 rotator mast clamp might be akin to putting aluminum foil around a fuse. I would ask M Square before doing that. My 14 year old RC2800P slips, but I understand the
I disagree with those who say that the old specs are no good today. The science of loads and mechanics has not changed over the past 50 years or more and Tri-Ex did a good job providing these specs i
I looked at the pictures on the link and am pretty sure it is an older US Tower. If you will send those pictures to Gary Smith at US Tower (559)733-2438 (sales@ustower.com), he will tell you. I did t
What antenna considerations are appropriate when having a 2 el 40M beam (Cushcraft shorty 40) and any other antenna below it (20M mono, 15M mono, TH-11, etc.). Which might interract and what kind of
Steve: I have the EF180C still up in the air and it works fine (84 ft long). Not sure this is the same model you are talking about. Mine has 2 relays and 2 coils inside the box, and one external coil
I have an old tower that is available for free, local pickup only in the Seattle, WA area. It is a Tri-Ex 72ft HDX472 guyed tower that has minor damage and will require minor welding repairs to resto
I am looking for a Cushcraft 40-2CD 2 el 40M Beam, hopefully in the Dallas, TX area to avoid shipping issues. If reinforced to eliminate need for brace assembly, more the better. A similar size anten
I am looking for a used Butternut TBR-160-S 160M Ad On Coil Kit for the Model HF9V-X Vertical Antenna. Please let me know if you have one or know where I can find one. Thank You John Owens - N7TK ___
I would like to get in touch with others who have worked the problem of putting a "good" antenna system on and RV for HF hamming (Motorhome, Trailer, etc.). This is a unique set of problems to tackle
Phil: If your tower is the motor driven type (HDX-555MDPL), I have the 72 foot version of that tower. I have also wanted to change out my cables as they are 14 years old now, but in apparently good s
Phil: If your tower is the motor driven type (HDX-555MDPL), I have the 72 foot version of that tower. I have also wanted to change out my cables as they are 14 years old now, but in apparently good s
Steve: I don't know what the newer US towers use, but my approx 14 YO tower has u groove aluminum outer pulley sections, swaged to a center section of harder material. I thought it was bronze, bit is
Steve: Comments imbedded below: John QSL. The older ones use a bushing. But a lightweight lubricant still doesn't last very long. What do you recommend in lieu of oiling them?? Umm, is that the stuff
Dick (K5RR): I have had the same problem you are having with the stall upon raising the tower and have resorted to doing the same thing you do. If I briefly lower the tower and then switch to raising
I am looking for mating connectors for connection to the rear of my Kenwood TRS850 SAT that have the following type or part numbers. DIN13M DIN6M These are small round connectors with male pins and t