Hello all and TU to those who fixed the sever, Am working with the local township on drafting new ordinances and would like to know if there are any concrete studies showing that a tower will fall wi
Never wanted to use a spliced connection outside due to the water problem mentioned earlier. How good are these trailer devices, and, if they are not plugged in and out constantly what is the likelyh
I agree with Joe, sounds like you need some expert engineering from a local ham club. Better to be safe than sorry (killed). 73, Bob, K3GT -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/towertalkfaq.html S
I agree Phil. My TH11 interacts with a Hy-Gain 402BA that is 10' above it. Had an old Wilson System One that did not interact at all, so FWIW, take down the 40ty or live with it! 73, Bob, K3GT XM240)
Hi John. I have successfully fed a crank up at its lowest position for many years. I chose to resonate it at its lowest position so I could operate when the winds start howling at -20 F. None of the
I've shunt fed my EZ-Way RBZ-66 in its lowered position (TH11 at 40', 402BA at 50') and it works very well. Never had any problems and can work just about anything. Its not a yagi or 4 square, but it
Hi Joe, Its an old model, 66' extended, 30 some odd totally retracted. It's matched at the 40' level for 80 and 160. 80 works great, 160 is fair due to its low height. Yours should be easier to match
Just bought one from Champion Radio...nice product...and same price as was listed in QST review. Talk to Steve, K7LXC. Standard disclamer applies! Bob, K3GT -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/t
You may want to try Mike Dudy of Lightening Bolt Quads. Has a web site but not sure what it is. 73, Bob, K3GT -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/towertalkfaq.html Submissions: towertalk@contest
This is a multi-part message in MIME format. --=_NextPart_000_000A_01BEDD45.C9F7E160 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Just got the TH11 up an
Been taking SWR measurements with the RF-1 with a rather wide fluctuation of readings from day to day, even though the weather has remained dry. The battery has been changed to eliminate the known pr
I use 9" of 3/16" angle iron with a single muffler clamp. The step has a non-skid material pasted to it. They are left up permanently. Works fine, but you need lotsa guts to climb it. I like LXC's id
Depends on your point of view. I'm about 30' over the top of the hill (1360'...pretty good for WPA) and it does kick B... in the opposite direction, N. South towrds the Pole isnt as good, albeit, not
Try XIM 400 clear primer, works just fine. Can be purchased from most commercial paint suppliers. Bob, K3GT -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/towertalkfaq.html Submissions: towertalk@contestin
Ham Radio Magazine in the early 1980's had a 2 part series on coaxial Collins baluns. Does anyone have those articles that wouldnt mind scanning and e-mailing them to me? BTW, rumor mill has it that
Thanks to all who responded. The best source was already on the net and available for download in pdf format at: ftp://ftp.skypoint.com/pub/members/t/tao/docs/Coax-Line-Transformers.pdf Thanks again,
I agree with Fred. Had trouble with a Mosley trap years ago that had dirt from spiders causing a short which eventually led to arching. As Fred said, check the screws that attach the trap to the alum
This is a multi-part message in MIME format. --=_NextPart_000_0006_01BEC016.01F68820 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Need to seal wire conne
Anyone have any suggestions on how to load the boom on a TH11 for 30 meters? Bob, K3GT -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/towertalkfaq.html Submissions: towertalk@contesting.com Administrative
Any one know if 5/64" SS sail cable is as strong as 1/8" aircraft cable? Contemplating using the stainless cable that is on hand for trussing a TH11. Or a better question...will it handle the TH11? T