Is there an advantage to using a trap dipole over a simple doublet if they are both fed with ladder line? Until just recently I could not figure any good way to get ladder line anyplace close to my r
Are the AB-577 antenna masts suitable for mostly permanent installations? I know that are being used this way, but have never seen on up close to know how it might hold up over time. Also, can they b
The one restriction my wife has put on my plan to install a tower is "NO Guy Wires." Despite this I sill think a slender tower with a few guy wires may look better that a massive self-supporting towe
Has anyone seen or used a Titanex "Complete HF Antenna System AKS 8010" http://www.titanex.de/frames/aks8010.html ? Even if you have not seen this system I am interested in opinions about it. As I ad
I picked up a Ten-Tec 1208 6m transverter at a ham fest last summer for a good price. I have only been able to use it a few times with my portable fiberglass mast. Now I am thinking of putting up a p
I am trying to avoid digging a new trench in the yard. So a control cable is out. If anyone has a design for a three-position switch that is controlled threw the coax that would work. It also must be
I am planning to feed an antenna with open wire. What is the best way to provide lightning protection? The open wire will stop at a balun. The last six to ten feet to the shack antenna tuner will be
What is considered a safe distance to locate a tower from power lines? The ARRL Antenna book number is 2 times the tower high, but I have seen may commercial and ammeter tower that would definitely h
I have been hoping to expand my antenna system beyond my simple random wire, but had not thought I would be able to do anything at this time because of the cost. Then I was offered a standing tower a
I am still trying to decide if I want the free tower that has been offered to me. If I do take it what is the best way to take down a 56-ft BX tower? I have contacted a ham that does tower work. He w
I am looking at the options to a large self-supporting tower. The Force 12 Towers look interesting. Has anyone seen the eve mounting bracket and base for these? Are these towers stable when braced to