Gentlemen: For a 40M 1/4 wave vertical at one end of my back yard, I have room for radials on the surface to run out 60' to the west, 30' to the east, 25' to the north, and only10' to the south. I'm
Chuck...I don't think it really matters whether you use insulated or bare wire for your radials. Also, I think very light wire is OK even with high power. I happened to spot a spool of #24 bare coppe
Tom....May I have the pleasure of wholeheartedly recommending the SteppIR yagi? http://www.steppir.com/ I am merely an extremely satisfied and happy user of the SteppIR 3L, one of the smaller units.
KK9A said "If the reason is really related to a Champion Radio dispute, it's just not right." The guy that was banished posted what he said was a copy of an e-mail to him from Steve K7LXC, that the r
I have several wire antennas supported by my freestanding tower, all pull towards the same side and same general direction. Should I be concerned about the extra stress on that side? Should I be inst
KK9A said "If the reason is really related to a Champion Radio dispute, it's just not right." The guy that was banished posted what he said was a copy of an e-mail to him from Steve K7LXC, that the r
To my fellow TT'ers: Steve has responded, and we are each free to draw our own conclusions according to our own values. We are each free to reach our own decision as to the appropriate way to react.
John...I'm no engineer, but I doubt that anyone could accurately provide such a figure, other than as a maximum, which would likely be the length of the tower. I think that's why it's not on Rohn's d
I've had a good experience with my Heights freestanding tilt-over aluminum tower, but my experience is probably not directly comparable with that of Bob N5KF, as my tower is only 40 feet, plus the 5'
So do I. From the photos, it is indeed an antenna disaster of major proportions. In an area prone to ice storms this kind of wipeout must happen periodically, though, and it brings to mind one of the
You know, Frank has a great idea. As an amateur, that's what I do too. Go and look. Do my best to copy what the pros do, but on an amateur scale. Be guided by actual practice, not just theory. I have
Here's a couple more ideas: I use a rubber boot called a "FERNCO" which is available in many sizes wherever plumbing products are sold. I got mine at Home Deep-o. They're used to adapt from one size
I turn a SteppIR 3L with a Yaesu G-800DXA rotator which does a fine, trouble-free job, and costs about $400. 73, Jerry K3BZ -- Original Message -- From: "Rick Karlquist" <richard@karlquist.com> To: <
What are you guys talking about? She's great looking AND she's apparently willing to operate machinery to install ground rods. That meets MY criteria for "hottie"... 73, Jerry K3BZ -- Original Messag
Geez, Bob... calm down. You'd think that he poisoned your dog or something, the way you're acting. Get a grip. You have a business disagreement with the guy, it's not the end of the world. You did th
As a DoD Contracting Officer for 25 years, and active when all that $600 hammer and $1000 toiletseat and $5000 coffeemaker stuff hit the fan, I can tell you (1) some $600 "hammers" are items that car
I'd suspect that the 2x,3x, or 4x shielding is one reason why we don't have nearly the TVI problems today that we had when I was starting out in the 50's and 60's. So bless 'em for that alone. 73, Je
Good question. I sure don't know the answer.... maybe one of our resident gurus might venture one. Without pulling the antenna downj to take a look, I'm not even sure how close the boom gets to the m
I have 100 BARE COPPER radials pinned to my lawn and waiting for Spring growth to absorb them into the thatch. Do I have to worry about small animals or my XYL walking out there when I'm transmitting
Hi, Jim... Which is it... a lightning GAP at the tower base? Or grounded coax at the tower base? Or didn't I understand you? And did you mean that as little as one loop in the coax between the tower