So from what Kelly says, a tower IS legal in San Jose... we're just talking about HEIGHT and where the tower is located. If it's on, beside, or somehow attached to an existing structure, apparently t
Now that is the true spirit of the courageous American individualist. There's a good reason why all those others did what they did. If the city of San Jose is being unreasonable, to heck with 'em. Do
Amen, brother... race what you brung. 73, Jerry K3BZ so I feet. develops, not ... I price. Weather Stations", and lot's more. Call Toll Free, 1-800-333-9041 with any questions and ask for Sherman, W2
Ed K4SB wrote: "As for me, I refuse to remain a member of a reflector whose administrator tolerates this." As much as I might sympathize with a situation like the one Ed describes, there is no way th
What is a "bazooka 1/4-wave balun" ? An article I'm reading makes reference to using a "balun... or even better, a bazooka 1/4-wave balun" at the feedpoint of a quad element, using a 50-ohm coax feed
Many thanks to the guys that responded. I have some good leads on this now. 73, Jerry K3BZ webpages get Weather Stations", and lot's more. Call Toll Free, 1-800-333-9041 with any questions and ask fo
Tom...read your website, thanks. I'm looking for a good balun at 6M. I suppose a 1/4 wave length of braid from an old section of large-diameter coax could be slid onto 50 ohm coax feedline, but you s
Um.... I don't see why it's such "Bad News" or such a "sad day"... the FCC is not proposing to PROHIBIT the use of CW... 73, Jerry K3BZ http://www.fcc.gov/Daily_Releases/Daily_Digest/2005/ddtoday.htm
Any recommendations for tower installers that will service eastern Pennsylvania? Please contact me off-list k3bz@arrl.net thanks 73, Jerry K3BZ _______________________________________________ _______
I read on the reflector that it's not a good idea to guy a freestanding tower, because of forces applied that the tower is not designed to handle. On that same basis, is it OK to use a free-standing
Hi, DeJohn.... First, I guess I don't see what power that manager has to force you to take down your antenna. I'm quite sure Perth in Western Australia is just as much governed by the rule of law as
When I'm trimming wire antennas I don't start longer and cut off a little at a time. It's too easy to cut too much off. I start longer and roll up the wire on a dowel or even my finger until it's too
Hi, Jason.... your idea will definitely work... no doubt about it. You will be able to radiate RF well enough to make it well worth trying. Beyond that, it's the sort of thing you simply have to try
For once someone went and did some authoritative research instead of just speculating.... thanks, Bob. This also indicates surge suppressors are useful on the rotator control cables. 73, Jerry K3BZ -
Try getting rid of the owl. Reverse psychology. 73, Jerry K3BZ -- Original Message -- From: "N6KI Dennis Vernacchia" <n6ki_73@sbcglobal.net> To: <towertalk@contesting.com> Sent: Friday, December 22,
Roger Halstead (K8RI and ARRL 40 year Life Member) N833R - World's oldest Debonair CD-2 wrote....."I probably have better skills, but I don't have the built in road maps nor do I have instinct causin
Gary.... prepare yourself for yet another problem. After you eventually get approval of your tower without antennas the way the plans were approved, when you wish to put antennas on it they may requi
In his well-stated list of grounding advice, Gene AD3F includes: "3. You ought to ground each coax cable shield to the tower at the top and at the bottom of the tower." I've seen this advice before,
Randy, WB4UNA...Do I understand correctly that you have a 20 foot aluminum mast with 2 feet of it in the tower and 18 feet sticking out the top with antennas on it ?? 73, Jerry K3BZ _________________
same That's wrong, Dick, sorry.... if you want a balanced installation, half must face one way, and half the other. 73, Jerry K3BZ _______________________________________________ ___________________