Hi - Has KLM changed their phone #? I have 360-794-2923, but no answer all day. Anyone have updated info? Thanks in advance, 73 de Jeff K2KV -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/towertalkfaq.html
This may be old hat to some, but before we put up our KLMs, we always drill and place 1/8 inch rivets everywhere except the cap tubes. Holds it all together for a VERY long time, and if you have to t
So, this discussion begs the question - what will actually happen if the limit switches fail, at top and/or bottom?? 73 de Jeff K2KV k2kv@reallybig.com http://reallybig.com - "The Complete Resource f
Hi all, After some months of non-use, we got on the air yesterday only to discover that my KLM 40M4 is having problems, for the first time. With an AEA Analyzer, the SWR is reading around 6.6:1. Afte
Hi all, I use Yaesu rotors and big KLM antennas, and have tried it both ways. Obviously, there is no way to keep the KLMs from turning in the puny Yaesu clamps, so I've opted to pin. However, if you
Why not call KLM? They are quite phone-responsive, and will out you on the right course. 73/Jeff K2KV -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/towertalkfaq.html Submissions: towertalk@contesting.com
Hi Doug, As I recall from dwindling memory, if you open up the box you will find a single IC which runs the whole mess. It's only a buck or two, and it can't take much emf. They would occasionally bl
Based on Thom's rather extreme parting comments, I'd say we are all better off, and we should not try to pursuade him to return to our fraternity. Most seasoned computer users prefer NOT to open any
Y'know, Barry, With all due respect (and I mean this most sincerely), I have been reading the mail regarding this thread, and I think you are missing the point completely. I am one who would be quite
Hi Pete, We use several grades of steel wool and some small wire brushes on the KLMs. It can take some work, depending upon how bad the oxidation is, but the job gets done nicely. We loosen, remove,
Hi Jack, The GAP Voyager is not great, but sometimes it's the best 160-meter antenna in the yard. We always make contacts and score points and mults with it, and many folks have less. Just don't expe
I've never had a problem with Yaesu backing up ANY product! I've dealt with numerous manufacturers over the years, and Yaesu warranty and repair priorities have, in fact, been far superior to the oth
Uh, Let's not get carried away Stan. Many folks get to put up towers and enjoy them without all the dramatic hysteria! I think the purpose of this thread is to HELP Gerry accomplish what he can with
Hi guys - Who guys a crank-up? Unless specifically called for by the manufacturer (generally with puny aluminum towers), you should NEVER add guys to a crank-up tower. Guying will add tremendous down
Chad - I've built (and rebuilt) a number of kt-34A & -XA antennas, and have always enjoyed superb swr and performance. Besides the problem of occasionally having to dip the tubes into the pool to get
This is definitely NOT normal behavior. I have G1000 & G2800, and the speed controls both directions. 73 de Jeff K2KV --Original Message-- I bought a used Yaesu G-1000SDX at a hamfest earlier this ye
Del, While you're correct that the control unit from the Yaesu rotators leaves a bit to be desired, it is no indication of how the rotator itself is constructed. I don't believe I am alone when I tel