Gary, Thanks, I'll put a new one in for good measures and see what happens. It is probably due to be replaced after all these years anyway. tnx Bob K6UJ ______________________________________________
Looks like a good solution and easy to install ! Bob K6Uj _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTalk mailing list TowerTalk@contesting.c
Jim, I have a T2X and so far no problems other than the brake sticking syndrome where you briefly have to turn it to the opposite direction for a tad then turn back. I understand this is common with
As I see my stack of beams swinging back and forth in the wind I am thinking about adding a flexible shaft coupling above the rotor to absorb the shock, I have read somewhere about using automotive d
interesting Mike, I'll check it out tnx Bob K6UJ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTalk mailing list TowerTalk@contesting.com http:/
How about PVC pipe ? Pretty cheap, would the critters eat thru it ? Bob K6UJ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTalk mailing list Tow
Since you have 80 feet of height to work with, I would string up a quarter wave vertical. You only need 70 feet for a quarter wave on 80. Then either use (4) elevated radials. You cant beat a vertica
I meant to say you can use either 2 or 4 radials if they are elevated. Bob K6UJ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTalk mailing list
Jim, What watt meter are you using ? Sounds like it may be squirrly. Bob K6UJ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTalk mailing list To
I agree with Dan, on the tower I also use a nylon cord to provide support for the cable. For a dipole with the coax suspended from the SO-239, I don't know of any commercially available dipole center
Roger, I like your design, I have made a similar arrangement, including the #31 cores but am not that satisfied with my scheme. I let the RF choke hang below unsupported. If you can do a picture that
Looks nice and secure Roger. I like the idea of eliminating a PL-259/SO-239 connection. Bob K6UJ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerT
I brought this up in a post about dipole center supports and thought I would ask the towertalk gang about this. I keep looking at those white cutting boards and wonder if they would work for antenna
Jim, I concur 100% In the engineering fields we are accustomed to communicating with a description and a drawing showing the details. There should not be any guess work or trying to visualize the des
Gordon, Great, I'll try the stuff out. I have to. Now when I go to the store I hear them calling to me. "Bob, try us for your antennas" hihihihi thanks Gordon, Bob K6UJ ______________________________
Grant, Yes, they have that same slippery feel like teflon. As you said with a thick panel it probably will hold up OK in the sun. For wire antenna usage I would probably be changing the wire or feedl
Very interesting and impressive, thanks ! 1 1/2" diameter guy lines , wow ! Bob _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTalk mailing list
Good idea Stan. Then the cable is supported by the cord. I'm getting ready to string up a dipole for 30 meters, I'll give it a try try. I have some 3/16" black dacron polyester antenna rope that is p
Jim, I've seen the ones you mentioned with the cable loop, they look like they should work well for suspending the coax. I use these sliding grip clamps on my tower for supporting the coax lines hang