Most 2-element Yagis and quads use a reflector as the 2nd element. I'm wondering what (if any) advantages a reflector has over a director as the parasitic element for 2-element Yagi/quad designs. Tha
Thanks for the info - like everything else, a trade-off - gain or F/B. John AE5X http://www.ae5x.com/blog _______________________________________________ _____________________________________________
Hello all, I'm in the process of putting up my first tower and am wondering of it's recommended to put anything on the tower section legs before joining them to the next section...grease, graphite, a
Thanks for all the info, both via the list & email. I did wire brush the legs yesterday and will pick up some anti-sieze compound today. 73, John AE5X http://www.ae5x.com/blog _______________________
I've got the first three sections (2 regular, one short base) together and used a very light coating of axle grease. Small jumpers of copper braid will ensure and electrical bond between sections. Th
Please pardon the dumb question...I'm on new turf: In a couple weeks, a crane will be coming to raise 30 feet of Rohn 25 tower (in one piece) onto the existing 20 feet already in the ground. How does
through an attic for the length of a house? My new tower is located at the opposite end of the house from the shack and I'd prefer to go the more direct route through the attic. That would save me 2
Thanks for the info, guys. I'll be grounding at the attic entry point. 73, John AE5X http://www.ae5x.com/blog _______________________________________________ _________________________________________
There are several brands of direct-bury coaxial cable - does anyone know of a similar type of rotator cable? Having one w/o the availability of the other would defeat the purpose for my planned insta
If you guys do set up a sked, I'm sure many of us pip-squeak stations would like to listen in to see if we hear any of that high-level ERP bouncing back our way. I'd appreciate the opportunity to lis
Hello all, I have a 50-ft Rohn 25 with a Hazer and C3 Yagi. Should the weight of the Yagi/rotator be supported by the cable/pulley or by the latch? John AE5X http://www.ae5x.com/blog ________________