I just joined this list and was wondering if there is access to the list archives. I am taking down a very old TH7DX and will be replacing it and would like to peruse the archives as to a good replac
I am installing a Rohn 55G and got on their website and printed their info sheet on their base installation recommendation. It would probably be the same as with most towers. The 55g base plans are m
Chet - I did a quick look at the StepperIr and am afraid to put up anything in the air here in South Louisiana. We are about 30 miles from the Gulf of Mexico with prevailing winds from the Gulf. Ther
Like the local newspaper ad for a boat for sale with an "electric wench". It had been sold before we had a chance to buy her. Art K5FNQ _______________________________________________ _______________
Or Rebar - or will both be best? Art K5FNQ (about ready to put base in for Rohn 55) _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTalk mailing l
Thanks for the info. That is why I joined the list. Art K5FNQ -- Original Message -- From: "David Gilbert" <xdavid@cis-broadband.com> To: "Artmouton" <k5fnq@cox.net> Cc: "towertalk" <towertalk@contes
Just wondering the amount one might expect to pay for installing a base section and the variations around the country Rohn 55G requires 5.3 cubic yards of cement, with rebar and gravel. The cost of d
Update on the cost question for full base for Rohn 55G Total cost was $1,300.00 plus several pots of coffee and food for the crew (including my wife's cousin who was the party chief) (concrete is $60
I had put out the request for suggestions on new beam to go on my 60' Rohn 55 (base just installed). After careful review, especially as to cost of new beam that is comparable or better than what I h
If I can only find the one from many years ago with my buddy up 70' (with belt at least) leaning over holding one of the spreaders of a 2 El Quad that a guest of wind had taken. All ended well but it
To follow up from the previous post on the construction of the base section and cost, this last weekend, with the help of three very good friends - local hams (NG5X and N5AN) and my base contractor (
I am putting up a used Cushcraft A3S (with 4- meter kit) that was up for a few years (local conditions in S. Louisiana with salt air and usual crud) do that it has the usual tarnish, dirt, etc on the
I just want to tell the list members and the list owner that this is one of the best ham radio listserv's I have ever joined. Great group of practical, user friendly folks. The response to my "how to
Anyone know a source for the larger size egg insulators for guy wires, the ones that allow the guy wire to loop over itself in case the insulator fails? Three of mine have cracked over the years and
I guess I will have to get the whole listserv here for a crawfish boil once I finish this, as I keep dipping into the pool of knowledge. Anyway - I found that using simple green 1:1 with the Scotch b
Dale - Wow! - How do you like your crawfish? Art K5FNQ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTalk mailing list TowerTalk@contesting.com
Rob - I just went up with 60' of Rohn 55G. I still have a 68' Rohn 25G with foldover, but just think that it is too small especially considering we are 30 miles from the Gulf of Mexico. The 55g (with
Bob - we used a gin pole - this is an antenna intensive area - I can see three other ham towers from the 20' level so quite a bit of tower knowledge. hi hi Anyway - we had a 4 person crew (minimum fo
Having received such good assistance and info from this group, I am completing the cleaning of the Cushcraft A3 (w/ 40 meter addition) and am requesting further guidance from the group. The antenna i
I am almost finished refurbishing the A3S with 40 meter addition and will be going up shortly (60' Rohn 55G). Anyone on the list out there with one of these or with experience with one, especially as