MicroHam makes a band decoder interface that works with most modern rigs. I think it has BCD and relay driver outputs. 73 de Perry - K4PWO _______________________________________________ ____________
I used a standard rubber roof vent seal for a vent stack. I just cut the "bell" part out of the base and used that. It looks a little lop sided since it was designed for the roof slope but it covers
Mice like the foam. It makes a great insulated "home". They will nest in fiberglass as well. Try stainless steel "Chore Girl" scrubbers to add structure to the foam. I've also heard of layering the f
Its the "A147-4" and its manual is on the Cushcraft/MFJ Web site. The combined manual covers several 2m, 220, and 70cm beams. 73 de Perry - K4PWO Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -
Another good material is the white high density polystyrene/PVC board made for exterior door trim. You can get it up to 6" wide in nominal 1" thickness. It seems to stand up to UV and RF very well. 7
I'm helping a local Ham who is disabled with a degenerative brain problem that affects his memory. His station was destroyed by lightning last Spring and we have been slowly getting it back into oper
Another issue is that most "drain" tubing has a very thin wall compared to PVC conduit. If you have rocky soil or will have the "conduit" buried under a path where vehicles will travel, you will want
I only had mine down a foot as I was crossing buried 220 volt AC lines that were down about 4 feet (according to power company - I didn't see any signs of them). I also have very rocky soil with lots
Darn it. Forgot to change the "To". 73 de Perry - K4PWO Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® The difference is only in the type rock used and how it is finished. Plain concrete can use
I have found stainless steel ties at Tractor Supply, Harbor Freight, and mpja.com. They are thin straps with rolled edges that you "lock" by folding the end back over itself after passing it through
The Yaesu is a DC operated motor, not AC that uses "starting/run" cap like some of the Hygain/CDE rotors. Measure the voltage from the controller, it should be about 24 volts. Get a 500 ohm pot and w
When I checked, the 3" gray electrical PVC was cheaper than white (water) PVC. It also has the coupling bell included. Both Lowes and Home Depot stock it. 73 de Perry - K4PWO Howard, Lowes has 3" sch
Another good source is... http://stores.ebay.com/TUBING-EXPRESS?_rdc=1 Look in the "adhesive lined" category. Perry K4PWO If you want adhesive lined heat shrink, almost all component suppliers stock
http://www.mgs4u.com/fiberglass-tube-rod.htm Be sure to paint the exposed surfaces for extra UV protection. 73 de Perry - K4PWO --Original Message-- From: TowerTalk [mailto:towertalk-bounces@contesti
Another source for connectors and tools is "The RF Connection" at http://therfc.com/ Very good prices on quality crimp connectors... RFC17-03Z PL-259 RG-8X, LMR240, LMR240UF, RG-59 CRIMP/SOLDER, SILV
Most automotive stores sell black RTV for electrical connections that is not corrosive. Perry K4PWO --Original Message-- From: TowerTalk [mailto:towertalk-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Patrick
When using larger PVC EMT (now that's an oxymoron!) be advised that you need to keep your joints going in "one direction". That is, have all the "bell" ends facing the same way. I've seen people use
Yep... You can choose to use railroad track rails and rail spikes to make your power distribution connections - but you'd be the only guy in the world with that "system". I prefer a "standardized" sy
A set of "left hand" drill bits work very well in a reversible drill, even a hand drill if you are steady. The drill tends to "hang" and the broken stub will spin out. Perry K4PWO repair. Drilling ou
I still don't understand the "French drain" stuff. I have a 70' run of two 3", one 2.5", and two 11/4" conduits from my tower to my house. At each end, I have the conduit terminated in metal 18" X 16