preventing lightning strikes. Does anyone know of this system having been installed and if so, how did it measure up? 73 Tim K3HX CW Elitist QRP Snob except on 2 and 160 Old Fart 20 WPM Extra _______
OM, If you are lucky enough to have a SEARS Hardware store nearby, they have quite a selection of SS nuts & bolts. Likewise Loews and Home Depot. If you prefer mail order, I've done business with "Ja
"Modeling tells us what SHOULD happen. Rigorous experimentation tells us what DOES happen." That one is not original, I don't recall the source. My favorite, however, should be emblazoned on the mast
I'd be grateful to hear from folks who have installed 30 or 40m add on kits to their tribanders. 73 Tim K3HX ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM
OM, Sounds like a great way to get excersize. I used an electric lawn edger (essentially a power saw on wheels at the end of a stick) to cut slits through the sod about 2-3" deep. Pushed in the wire
I would be grateful if someone could identify a tilt-over, telescoping pole I've come across. Need mostly ratings and the true length of the support pole. The telescoping part consists of a square st
OM, I had a HDR-300 mounted in a Rohn 25 tower. Sorriest piece of ** I ever bought. Replaced it with a TailTwister. Nevertheless, should you go ahead with the HDR-300, the trick is to put the rotor i
OM, I used an automotive clutch "throw-out" bearing. If you can find a patient parts store clerk (try a NAPA store) a suitable device can be found as you will have to try a number to find one with th
I'd be grateful for information on what is likely a Hy Gain TH3. Picked up this venerable antenna at the great Butler Hamfest this Sunday past. The boom is just a bit over 14' long as opposed to the
I'd be grateful if anyone could help me identify an antenna switch I've come across. The thing has a distinct military look, likely Navy and had a tag wired on saying: S820-01-X84-0270 Amplifier Inpu
At the recent Great Butler Hamfest, picked up what might be an M-squared 2m antenna. It has been up for a while and the label is damaged. It has a 4 element Log-Cell, a reflector and 6 directors. The
You ground radio types had all the fun! Was in a mobile outfit most of the time so our ground radio types used a discone with a skirt and those HY-Gain stainless steel tape measure dipoles. Overseas
Dear Pete N4ZR, Here we go again! I figure that about now you will be getting static from some poster child for anal retentive syndrome about the inaccuracy of the "shadow" method. Here's some ammo:
Looked at some different dates. Worst case found during a cursory search was @10 minutes in time which came out to about 2 degrees (on one side.) You are right. Should have checked different dates. E
Need a source for the stainless steel U-bolts and formed metal plates for the TR-44. Also, would be grateful for the E-mail address for C A T S Rotator Service. 73 Tim K3HX CW Elitist QRP Snob (excep
I'd be grateful to know the technical pros and cons of the G5RV used 80-10m I can install one 42' high. 73 Tim K3HX CW Elitist QRP Snob Old Fart 20 wpm Extra _________________________________________
OM, In a former life, I put up TV antennae. In Cincy, you should find a wholesaler who deals in Channel Master products. They make a dandy push-up mast, "wall mounts" and other assorted stuff. You ma
Some years ago, a scheme using 2 helium-filled baloons was floated. The idea was to have one baloon above the tree on the north side of the desired tree, another balloon on the south side. Theory bei
OM, Here is the setup I used. Had a 60' tower with the TH7DX right at the apex of the "pointy piece" with an 1/4" wall thickness aluminum mast up from it holding a variety of other antennae. To "stif
OM, Just remembered, I had to "ream out" the inside of the tube at the "pointy-end" I used a brake hone and lots of water. Seems the galvanizing decreased the ID just enough to make the fit a bit tig