OM, It will likely not work as well as a dipole. Nevertheless, it will be a fun project and won't cost a lot. I'd use aluminum EMT in 1" with the bottom sitting on a Coke bottle and a few guys.......
OM, A slight variation is the Hamfest Translation Guide: Worked the last time I tried it. Translation: In the autumn of 1978, right before I spilled a beer into it. Just back from the factory Transla
Seems to me we are having our legs pulled, again. I refuse to accept that the ranks of ham radio have been so degraded and dumbed down that this kind of thing can be anything but a joke. 73 Tim K3HX
Maasdan (Maasden?) in California makes a gem. I bought 4 of them many years ago and they are orders of magnitude better than the imported crap. About 50 bucks a piece. But they will be the last ones
" Tri-clor" can be had as "brake cleaner" at an auto parts store. Spray cans. Long term exposure to the fumes can be harmful. Wear gloves, as it will remove the oil from your skin. An even better deg
Disclaimer: I don't know these folks, I've no financial or other interest in their activities. Noted a trailer in space 964 towards the front of the flea market filled with galvanized Rohn push up ma
Tar can hide problems. During my 25 year tenure with the Cleveland Police (radio) we had 2, 125' towers mounted to the roof of a circa 1928 building. These were 4 legged with about 10' between legs a
When asked, I tell the neighbors it is a shortwave antenna. As the public has sadly been dumbed down to a level of ignorance and learned helplessness, speak in words that a 3rd grader would understan
I've had the screw-on pipe caps come off when driving ground rods. The threads cut into the pipe weaken it such that the metal gives way. Rod drivers can be rented, or if you are frugal like me, weld
I've had good results with Channel Master (TM) masts. They are galvanized, much heavier than Radio Schlock and hold up quite well. Most likely you will not find them in your local Home Depot. You may
Need mounting bolt size and layout for US Tower TMM-541SS with TRX-80 raising fixture. Thanks, Tim K3HX ___________________________________________________________________ Get the Internet just the w
Want to buy BUD stamped aluminum tower. Tim K3HX ___________________________________________________________________ Get the Internet just the way you want it. Free software, free e-mail, and free In
Need advice on cleaning, priming and painting aluminum. Tim K3HX ___________________________________________________________________ Get the Internet just the way you want it. Free software, free e-m
Need advice on the best colour for painting a tilt-over, telescoping tower to reduce the visual impact. Tower will be against a background of trees. Tim K3HX _________________________________________
I've been through the archives on this but have not found suitable answers. In addition to some Cadweld "one-shots," circumstances require me to clamp / braze some less critical connections. I've som
I had good service from an automotive clutch "throw out" bearing. I used it primarily to transfer the vertical load to the tower top so as to allow the rotator to handle only torque. Good news: "Thro
I've got a whole box of "HF" connectors and adaptors. Most are still sealed in the bag. What kind of antenna / gear uses them? 73 Tim _________________________________________________________________
SRI for the mix-up. I have a box of "HN" connectors, most still in the bag. What are they used for? I looked them up in a catalog and they cost a fortune! 73, Tim ____________________________________
I have been fascinated by the discussion of HV DC lines and would be grateful if the following questions could be answered. I beg the indulgence of the moderator for this off-topic topic. 1 How is th
I've had good results with "Maasdam Pow'r Pull" brand come-a-longs. Made in Burbank, CA. They cost about 2 1/2 times what you would pay for imported trash. 73, Tim K3HX ______________________________