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1. [TowerTalk] Old tower maintenance (score: 1): Author: Tom Horton <k5iid@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Fri, 20 Aug 2004 17:31:23 -0700 (PDT); Hi folks, I am getting ready to get my Rohn 25 back up in the air. While it is generally good condition, there are some rusty and and discolored spots. For my purposes, ( no big heavy antennas) what; /archives//html/Towertalk/2004-08/msg00406.html (7,092 bytes)
2. Re: [TowerTalk] wires in quad driven element (score: 1): Author: Tom Horton <k5iid@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2004 16:41:08 -0700 (PDT); Hector, I have been building and using quads for 40 years, and I have always drilled the arms at the attachment points. I have never had an arm fail at the drill point, and they have been through som; /archives//html/Towertalk/2004-08/msg00454.html (9,669 bytes)
3. Re: [TowerTalk] ballpark costs for a tower (installed) (score: 1): Author: Tom Horton <k5iid@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2004 21:39:44 -0700 (PDT); Bill, Boy, do I agree with you. If putting out that many large for a tower and antenna was the norm for most of us, I fear that most of us would not be on the air ! Hams used to be cheap and scroung; /archives//html/Towertalk/2004-08/msg00466.html (12,971 bytes)
4. [TowerTalk] tower base insulators (score: 1): Author: Tom Horton <k5iid@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2004 18:36:51 -0700 (PDT); I toying with th eidea of trying to insulate my tower when I put it up shortly. I know that Rohn made insulators at one time. But, I really looking for ideas on how to do this without using them...if; /archives//html/Towertalk/2004-08/msg00597.html (7,131 bytes)
5. [TowerTalk] Hole/concrete calculations (score: 1): Author: Tom Horton <k5iid@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Tue, 7 Sep 2004 20:07:00 -0700 (PDT); Where can I find a way to calculate the size of hole/amount of concrete for a specific height of tower and antenna. Thanks, Tom September 11, 2001 We can never, never forget ! If we aren't free and a; /archives//html/Towertalk/2004-09/msg00123.html (6,954 bytes)
6. Re: [TowerTalk] Tower Costs (score: 1): Author: Tom Horton <k5iid@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Sun, 19 Sep 2004 13:01:55 -0700 (PDT); Wow, Pretty impressive. I trying to rake a couple of hundred together to get my hole dug and buy the cement for my tower. Then I can build the quad and hazer and get back up with something. 73,Tom K5; /archives//html/Towertalk/2004-09/msg00398.html (8,733 bytes)
7. Re: [TowerTalk] Misinformation Highway (score: 1): Author: Tom Horton <k5iid@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Thu, 23 Sep 2004 06:22:23 -0700 (PDT); I think it is rather telling in this single phrase... The center of the antenna started life as 2 mirror mount CB antenna ratio :):) Not many people can build an 18dB front to back 3dB gain half wave; /archives//html/Towertalk/2004-09/msg00521.html (10,512 bytes)
8. [TowerTalk] Quad spiders (score: 1): Author: Tom Horton <k5iid@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2009 20:14:38 -0800 (PST); I need one or two spiders for a Cubex Quad. 2 inch ID for 2 inch mast. Ready to get back on the air after a 4 year QRT. Tom K5IID "If It Weren't For The United States Military There Would Be NO Uni; /archives//html/Towertalk/2009-02/msg00498.html (6,849 bytes)
9. [TowerTalk] HF9V or Hy Tower (score: 1): Author: Tom Horton <k5iid@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Sun, 1 Mar 2009 15:59:28 -0800 (PST); I am looking for either a Hy Tower or HF9V vertical. I suppose I would consider other 10- 80 multiple band verts... E-mail with info if you have something laying around. Thanks... Tom K5IID "If It; /archives//html/Towertalk/2009-03/msg00021.html (6,907 bytes)
10. Re: [TowerTalk] Rohn 25 HAZER Installation Hints Needed (score: 1): Author: Tom Horton <k5iid@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Wed, 29 Jul 2009 10:42:15 -0700 (PDT); Doug, I built an antenna elevator several years ago and it was great! I am in the process of building another one. I don't know what you are going to have on top, but I had a 2 el 5 band quad, so t; /archives//html/Towertalk/2009-07/msg00572.html (9,863 bytes)
11. [TowerTalk] antenna elevator (score: 1): Author: Tom Horton <k5iid@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Wed, 29 Jul 2009 21:36:17 -0700 (PDT); FYI for those that have asked...I spoke to the gentleman that drew up the plans and he is no longer selling them. He did however give me permission to distribute them. As soon as I can I will scan t; /archives//html/Towertalk/2009-07/msg00583.html (6,546 bytes)
12. Re: [TowerTalk] A little eBay humor... (score: 1): Author: Tom Horton <k5iid@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Fri, 31 Jul 2009 15:47:42 -0700 (PDT); I'll give him 10 bux if he delivered and installed it here in North Texas. Maybe Tom iid So, is the price then what he will pay us to take it away? Looks like a 45 year-old Rohn #6, complete with rus; /archives//html/Towertalk/2009-07/msg00610.html (9,870 bytes)
13. [TowerTalk] Antenna Elevator (score: 1): Author: Tom Horton <k5iid@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Fri, 14 Aug 2009 12:03:40 -0700 (PDT); I have finally gotten the plans for the antenna elevator scanned. I have e-mailed quite a few, if I missed you or you would like a copy, e-mail me and i will get them out to you. Tom K5IID _________; /archives//html/Towertalk/2009-08/msg00267.html (6,485 bytes)
14. [TowerTalk] How much? (score: 1): Author: Tom Horton <k5iid@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Thu, 20 Aug 2009 10:56:32 -0700 (PDT); I am very sure this has been done several if not many times...but... How much cement do I really need to install my 40 foot Rohn 25 with a two element Cubex quad and make it freestanding. I have a 3; /archives//html/Towertalk/2009-08/msg00387.html (6,556 bytes)
15. [TowerTalk] how much redux (score: 1): Author: Tom Horton <k5iid@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Thu, 20 Aug 2009 11:23:37 -0700 (PDT); I forgot to add that the tower will not be climbed, but will have an elevator for the quad and rotor. So that shouldn't be much of a problem. The elevator will have the cable strung prior to placing; /archives//html/Towertalk/2009-08/msg00391.html (7,006 bytes)
16. [TowerTalk] thanks to all! (score: 1): Author: Tom Horton <k5iid@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Fri, 21 Aug 2009 11:13:11 -0700 (PDT); I appreciate all of the comments regarding the cement etc regarding my installation. Tom K5IID _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTal; /archives//html/Towertalk/2009-08/msg00417.html (6,361 bytes)
17. Re: [TowerTalk] Folded dipole (score: 1): Author: Tom Horton <k5iid@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Tue, 25 Aug 2009 11:57:57 -0700 (PDT); Back in the day (1950s) I used folded dipoles. The beauty of a simple folded dipole was that you could use 300 ohm TV twinlead to make and feed the antenna. No need for an antenna tuner. The matching; /archives//html/Towertalk/2009-08/msg00499.html (10,110 bytes)
18. [TowerTalk] Tilt base for Rohn 25 (score: 1): Author: Tom Horton <k5iid@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Thu, 27 Aug 2009 18:47:28 -0700 (PDT); I am looking for a tilt base for Rohn 25. If anyone has one to peddle, please let me know. Tom K5IID "If It Weren't For The United States Military There Would Be NO United States of America ." Sep; /archives//html/Towertalk/2009-08/msg00550.html (6,939 bytes)
19. Re: [TowerTalk] Al Hix - W8AH (score: 1): Author: Tom Horton <k5iid@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Tue, 15 Sep 2009 09:22:52 -0700 (PDT); I was attending a class in Charleston, WV quite some time ago. Dave, WA8WV, arranged a dinner get together for a bunch of local guys and myself. Al Hix, W8AH, was one of the locals attending. Nothing; /archives//html/Towertalk/2009-09/msg00239.html (9,730 bytes)
20. [TowerTalk] Quad matching (score: 1): Author: Tom Horton <k5iid@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Wed, 4 Nov 2009 14:51:48 -0800 (PST); I have been using quads for the better part of 50 years and I have always used 1/4 wl transformers of RG-11 to RG8. Has anyone ever built a single point transformer for one? I know that Cubex among; /archives//html/Towertalk/2009-11/msg00118.html (7,111 bytes)

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