- 1. [TowerTalk] Rotator at bottom of tower (score: 1)
- Author: Stan Stockton <k5go@cox.net>
- Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2006 19:55:17 -0500
- I am "considering" the possibility of running 105 feet of pipe extending the existing mast to near ground level and mounting the rotator at that location. The antenna is 20M5L48. I have to take the r
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2006-01/msg00384.html (7,253 bytes)
- 2. [TowerTalk] OWA YAGIS and YO Version 7.07 (score: 1)
- Author: Stan Stockton <k5go@cox.net>
- Date: Mon, 13 Mar 2006 1:49:16 -0500
- Just for kicks put the numbers found on the internet for the popular OWA yagis into YO. Following is the output from YO for the 6L20, 6L15 and 7L10 all on 48 foot booms. I used the diameters and leng
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2006-03/msg00241.html (7,730 bytes)
- 3. [TowerTalk] Garolite (score: 1)
- Author: Stan Stockton <k5go@cox.net>
- Date: Mon, 4 Sep 2006 16:06:34 -0500
- I am working on a 40M antenna project and want to split the driven element for sure and perhaps insulate all the elements from the boom. I noticed that W3LPL and others are using Garolite LE. Accordi
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2006-09/msg00140.html (7,725 bytes)
- 4. [TowerTalk] Garolite (score: 1)
- Author: Stan Stockton <k5go@cox.net>
- Date: Tue, 5 Sep 2006 9:43:34 -0500
- Frank, I have a high quality, solid, molded fiberglass rod that I will use in the center to split the elements. One of the questions had to do with LE material which I had seen that you had used. Acc
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2006-09/msg00179.html (7,717 bytes)
- 5. [TowerTalk] The Big One (score: 1)
- Author: Stan Stockton <k5go@cox.net>
- Date: Thu, 21 Sep 2006 9:20:26 -0500
- RE: The Big One I am encouraged by Peter's comments having to do with terrain. Actually the antenna is 6 elements on a 110 foot boom instead of five on a 100 foot boom. On FLAT ground the antenna wou
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2006-09/msg00770.html (10,623 bytes)
- 6. [TowerTalk] Two 15M yagi stacking (score: 1)
- Author: Stan Stockton <k5go@cox.net>
- Date: Sat, 24 Feb 2007 11:55:13 -0600
- I strongly disagree. My 6 element KLM array has a 3 dB beamwidth of about 54 degrees, which is plenty for Europe. I guess when people talk about 3 dB beamwidth it is just a measure of reference, so I
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2007-02/msg00400.html (8,355 bytes)
- 7. Re: [TowerTalk] Hardline Connectors (score: 1)
- Author: Stan Stockton <k5go@cox.net>
- Date: Sat, 24 Feb 2007 13:54:36 -0600
- The Amphenol barrels have a snap ring in one end that secures the internal parts. Use a hacksaw to cut down to the snap ring and remove it. All the innards will fall out. ____________________________
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2007-02/msg00402.html (7,083 bytes)
- 8. [TowerTalk] Two 15M stacking (score: 1)
- Author: Stan Stockton <k5go@cox.net>
- Date: Sat, 24 Feb 2007 22:45:37 -0600
- W4ZV: Check the results in my link above versus other MMs using much larger systems...I don't think you will find their much larger antennas make a significant difference. Obviously you have a good a
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2007-02/msg00415.html (8,044 bytes)
- 9. [TowerTalk] 15 Meter Yagi Stacking (score: 1)
- Author: Stan Stockton <k5go@cox.net>
- Date: Sun, 25 Feb 2007 20:13:54 -0600
- Exactly correct! It seems a lot of guys are talking about HPBW and "coverage area" as if their signal disappears when it is down 3 dB. Hard to imagine you could say you are not covering an area when
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2007-02/msg00450.html (8,180 bytes)
- 10. [TowerTalk] Hygain Baluns or Coaxial Coil (score: 1)
- Author: Stan Stockton <k5go@cox.net>
- Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2007 7:26:46 -0600
- Jim, Good choice on the coax. One other thing to consider is that the old manuals for the Hygain antennas instructed you to wind up a lot more coax than you should.and it was not as effective as shou
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2007-02/msg00476.html (7,695 bytes)
- 11. [TowerTalk] Hygain Baluns or Coaxial Coil (score: 1)
- Author: Stan Stockton <k5go@cox.net>
- Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2007 7:35:47 -0600
- Jim, Good choice on the coax. One other thing to consider is that the old manuals for the Hygain antennas instructed you to wind up a lot more coax than you should.and it was not as effective as shou
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2007-02/msg00477.html (7,273 bytes)
- 12. [TowerTalk] Fiberglass Rod - Current Situation (score: 1)
- Author: Stan Stockton <k5go@cox.net>
- Date: Sun, 1 Apr 2007 20:47:44 -0500
- I was in the mood to purchase fiberglass rod to guy my towers and may still do it - not sure. In case anyone is wanting to purchase this stuff, I have some good information about the current situatio
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2007-04/msg00021.html (8,502 bytes)
- 13. [TowerTalk] Ice, Wind and Antennas (score: 1)
- Author: "Stan Stockton" <k5go@cox.net>
- Date: Thu, 6 Mar 2008 14:46:16 -0600
- I thought I would share some information regarding a special paint I have been using for a couple of years. It is Wearlon Super F1, icephobic paint. It is made specifically so that ice will not build
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2008-03/msg00078.html (7,705 bytes)
- 14. [TowerTalk] Quad Dimensions (score: 1)
- Author: "Stan Stockton" <k5go@cox.net>
- Date: Thu, 25 Sep 2008 16:53:34 -0500
- If anyone out there has a design for a good 3 element 40M Quad that has equal spacing between the elements, I would appreciate having the dimensions. I am wanting to quickly put up a 3 element quad f
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2008-09/msg00528.html (6,896 bytes)
- 15. Re: [TowerTalk] HB 3 ele 40m Beam (score: 1)
- Author: "Stan Stockton" <k5go@cox.net>
- Date: Mon, 21 Sep 2009 12:34:43 -0500
- Dave, My strong opinion is that if you use a good modeling program you can build it and put it up without any need for adjustment. Also, in order to add the inductor you will need to not only insulat
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2009-09/msg00353.html (9,057 bytes)
- 16. Re: [TowerTalk] Weather-proofing items needed (score: 1)
- Author: "Stan Stockton" <k5go@cox.net>
- Date: Sun, 27 Sep 2009 15:18:44 -0500
- Pete, Here is where you need to go: http://www.mcmaster.com/#cap-plugs/=3tferd Stan, K5GO _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTalk mai
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2009-09/msg00486.html (9,297 bytes)
- 17. Re: [TowerTalk] 40-2CD problem (score: 1)
- Author: "Stan Stockton" <k5go@cox.net>
- Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:10:53 -0600
- Jorge, You may want to consider changing the antenna to a W6NL design Moxon type of antenna and get rid of the coils completely. The antenna will perform better than the original antenna. K3LR has a
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2009-11/msg00198.html (7,981 bytes)
- 18. Re: [TowerTalk] Fw: tower base question (score: 1)
- Author: "Stan Stockton" <k5go@cox.net>
- Date: Thu, 10 Dec 2009 09:14:04 -0600
- Bill, My opinion is that you can save yourself a lot of trouble and just dig down to solid rock, pour concrete for the base, and go up with the tower. Drilling holes in the rock, using epoxy to insta
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2009-12/msg00097.html (10,043 bytes)
- 19. Re: [TowerTalk] STACK MATCH SWITCH (score: 1)
- Author: "Stan Stockton" <k5go@cox.net>
- Date: Mon, 4 Jan 2010 10:23:38 -0600
- Bob, I have built several of them in the last few years. Yesterday I built one that will handle three antennas as opposed to two. Following is one link that may come in handy for you.. http://www.sm3
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2010-01/msg00087.html (8,569 bytes)
- 20. Re: [TowerTalk] coax entry (score: 1)
- Author: "Stan Stockton" <k5go@cox.net>
- Date: Wed, 20 Jan 2010 12:42:05 -0600
- This may not be the best way to do it, but I have always made a box with two plywood panels that will fit in between the studs on the outside wall and have however many stubs you want of PVC in colum
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2010-01/msg00434.html (8,835 bytes)
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