Hi guys, I scanned the roof top tower plans I used for my permit and uploaded it to my web site. This shows how I decided to mount the tower to the roof. It also may be a good start for others wantin
Hi guys, I will be putting up the tower on Saturday. However, I have found that my rotor will not accomidate a 1" pipe that the Hexbeam requires. In recommendations on getting it to fit? I was thinki
I just noticed that my garage uses 2x4's for trusses (why I did not pick this up before I will never know). The GM instructions show 2x6's. Can I still put this thing up? The city is giving me a hard
Hi Chris, I talked with a guy that has done construction for years and he recommends reinforcing the 2x4's by bolting 2x6's to the 2x4's (running the complete length of the rafter) a piece of plywood
I have been reading Polyphasor's site about lightning protection. And it seems that a roof tower is probably the worst type of mounting you can have (great!). However, it mentions what can be done ab
the What about the antenna itself? The tower will be grounded like crazy, the antenna is only "half-grounded" with the shield being grounded. The rotor cable will of course be grounded as well. Than
Tower progress continues... thought the comments from the engineer was interesting. In my packet of information to submit for my building permit, I drew up some plans showing the grounding I plan to
Hi guys, Wanted to thank you all for your help on my roof tower setup. Wanted to share some pictures of the installation for those who may be considering a roof top tower. I will add more detail as I
Hi guys, Finished installing the tower... however, I noticed something about my rotor. When I start at 0 degrees and then rotate it around 360 degrees it is not at the exact same place as before. It
Hi guys, Wanted to let you know I have the rotor fixed. Thanks to those who responded... I am totally green to this stuff. It was the adjustment screw on the back as some of you who responded indicat
Hi guys, The RT1832 just arrived today along with the lag screws, thrust-bearing, side-arm, etc. I have some questions regarding climbing the thing. GM recommends not doing it. However, how in the he
Hi guys, I am sure you get this question alot... and I have not found an efficient way to search through the archives of the list to find the answer. I am going to be installing a 25G at about 40 fee
Thanks for the comments, but I think I am just going to go to a 750 model Universal Tower. I think that will be best. That way, I can put up a decent beam. Plus, not worry about house bracketing. Tha
Hi gang... Thanks to the ham that pointed me in the direction of searching the list. Got alot of good information. I am debating between a Trylon and a Universal Tower. Some questions I have (and I a
Hi gang, I think I found a good compromise solution for my tower quest. The city wants me to go through alot to get the permits and being that I am a casual DXer and contester, I really don't want to
Thanks for the comments guys. The only thing about the US Tower is that it is really expensive to have delivered (a ham in FL paid 900.00 to have one shipped!!!) So it may actually cost me more. I wo
Hi guys, I talked it over with the XYL and she said she does not care what I do (within limits). She says just let her know when I am done!!! (After all... she gets the kitchen she always wanted!! he
Jon, for That seems to be the consensus. I think I will just stick to my 40M dipole for 40M. roof! Hehehe... I see. The difference in my mind is an Elecraft K1!! HIHI Will do. I would have no problem
Hi guys, Since I am getting a new beam and will have it about 40 feet, I was thinking of getting an amp. More of an afterthought really. Anyways, is there a commercially available 300W amp? Thanks! J
Thanks Jon, comments below: Thanks... I appreciate that. I will tailor my response below to put the thread back on topic of the list. or help good Thanks for the recommendation. I am stepping up from