I also use wheel bearing grease to lube my thrust bearing. 25 years of service, no problems. Bob K6UJ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ T
Terry, Nice bearing, thanks for the info ! Bob K6UJ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTalk mailing list TowerTalk@contesting.com htt
how about these http://www.boltdepot.com/Product-Details.aspx?product=12481 Bob K6UJ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTalk mailing
Sounds like a very good installation to me. The only thing I would suggest is to break up the guy wires with egg insulators to make sure none of the wires would be resonant on 40 meters. Bob K6UJ ___
I agree 100% with NOT using grease on the cables. There is a parallel with using grease on drive chains that are exposed to the weather. Just like on cables, the grease attracts dust and grit form th
No damage here. I cranked the tower all the way down and watched my Force 12 C3 and 40 meter rotatable dipole whip around in the wind but no damage, thank goodness. We have had very high wind gusts i
I use Prelube, formulated specifically for cables. It comes in a spray can. Lubricates and inhibits rust plus it does not leave a sticky covering on the outside of the cable to attract dust and grit
I was looking for some of the glass antenna insulators also. As Jay mentioned they are at a "dear price" on EBAY. I think they are now collectors items.................... I used to have a few in the
wow, I will sell mine with a 50% discount for $500.00 hihi Bob K6UJ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTalk mailing list TowerTalk@co
If anyone is interested I have this latest ARRL antenna book, 22nd edition in the hardback version. With CD. Brand new. Retail price is $59.95 It has not even been opened yet. I will sell for $40.00
The antenna book has been sold. Bob K6UJ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTalk mailing list TowerTalk@contesting.com http://lists.c
I made my mast steps from angle iron also. I used 1" x 1" x 1/8" galvanized angle attached to the mast with 2" heavy duty muffler clamps using 3/8 x 24 NC, SAE grade 5 u-bolts. I sprayed the muffler
very good Ray, I like the addition of the 3/4' angle stubs on the ends to keep from slipping off, good idea Bob K6UJ _______________________________________________ __________________________________
Jim, Most of us just leave the tower footing alone with no problems. The sealer really isnt necessary for a concrete foundation. A typical usage is for concrete floors where it is planned to paint or
Is this stuff dacron ? I wonder how it compares to the black dacron antenna rope I have been buying. The rope has a black dacron weave on the outside and a white core out some sort of synthetic mater
Tom, Thanks for posting. Great coax calculation chart ! Bob K6UJ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTalk mailing list TowerTalk@conte
I have the same problem only with mice. They chew away insulation on the wires. They can squeeze thru a very small opening. I'm thinking of trying either the duct seal or the expandable foam for thes
Jim, (I took the liberty of using a new subject for my response to this item in your posting in the "PL259 insertion loss" thread.) Jim, I havent used a silicone sealant in my connectors before but t
Perry, OK, great. It is perfect then for applying first before the tape wrap and be able to take the connector apart later if need be. thanks perry Bob K6UJ __________________________________________