I have a Skyhawk and XM-40 at my VP5B QTH. The combo works fantastic!!! Please note that the Skyhawk required some modification per earlier comments ( balun and instructions were crap... supports to
I am replacing 4 W0MLY type remote switches. These are 2- 7position, 1-6position and , 1- 5 position. They range in age from about 5 years to about 15 years. All were working when removed from servic
A few nights ago a friend borrowed my safety belt to install a TV tower. Today I needed the belt to do some work on the 80M antenna @ 190ft. No problem, I thought, since my OLD belt was hanging in th
First tower was completed last spring and consists of a Bencher Skyhawk ( several posts concerning this antenna and its strengths and weakness) and a Cushcraft XM240. Also, on this tower is inverted
I have seen several posts in the last few weeks concerning stack performance and checking to see if they really are "in phase". Simply connecting the balun incorrectly certainly can produce tragic pe
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Does anyone have the telephone number for Bill at DX-Engineering? ( located in Washington or Oregon as I remember.) I purchased some antennas from him several years ago and have lost the phone number
Thanks to all responding to my post concerning DX Engineering... correct number is 541-466-3138. I finally got through today and placed my order. I do not believe that they are doing much towards mar
Rohn HEAVY DUTY crank-up tower # HD-3-6-71 for sale. ( 71 feet, motor driven crank-up; tilt over feature; Hygain tailtwister mounted inside but no control box; excellent condition but would suggest n
Sorry guys... how can you be so stupid as to leave out the price!!!!!! Price is $1600.... this is approximately what I have in it!!! We took it down with a crane at the N1GL QTH in Louisville...I pai
Hey guys, Thanks for the comments concerning the VP5 tower and antennas... Presently the Bencher tribander ( modified by throwing away the balun and putting a crude fix on the driven elements problem
A few weeks ago someone listed a clear "paint" product that worked well for antennas --especially near the coast. I have lost my notation of the product and can not find the refrence ... Anyone remem
Tower and antenns going up starting Feb 9... hope to have completed by the 18th... thanks to all who replied concerning the "clear coat" to protect antennas near the beach... Please look for VP5B ( a
Using several of the WX0B products here: 10M 7/7/7 stack 10M 6/6/6 stack 15M 4/4/4/4 stck 20M 4/4/4 stack Got some other stuff including what Jay calls the 6 -pack... just wanted those on the tower-t
Worked on tower/antennas on North Caicos Feb 9-19... tower is up! This tower is 20.5 inches per side with 1.5 inch pipe for each leg. Each piece is 10 ft and terminated with a flat plate with 3 bolts
Tower work almost complete on North Caicos. Tower is up and holding all the antennas well...I have decided to add a set of Phyllistran guys just to be super safe!! Tower #1 -- 60 ft with Chromoly mas
UPDATE: 70 ft tower approx. 24" on side secured ON ISLAND-- what a stroke of luck!These are 10ft sections with a plate on each leg-- 3 bolts per plate. I dont have an idea of the manufacturer. Im put
I am putting together a modest contest station on North Caicos ( VP5 ). The tower will be 60 feet with a Tri-bander just above and the Cushcraft 2 ele 40 10 ft above that. (Cushcraft XM240 at 70 ft).
Thanks to all that responded to my question... your imput changed my mind and I am sure, added to the station. The general opinions were to stay away from any traps so close to the beach... while the
After looking at several of the comments on N vs S stops on the HDR-300 I will offer my opinion... I remove the arm that strikes the limit switch to allow continuous rotation... Naturally you should