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1. Re: [TowerTalk] KT34XA capacitor caps (score: 1)
Author: "K8RI on TowerTalk" <K8RI-on-TowerTalk@tm.net>
Date: Tue, 25 Jul 2006 18:54:56 -0400
Likewise I'd stick with the Poly sealant rather than the silicone in this case. Normally the silicones need a good clean surface that may have even been roughed up a bit with some fine sand paper to
/archives//html/Towertalk/2006-07/msg00777.html (9,921 bytes)

2. [TowerTalk] Stuck Rotator (score: 1)
Author: "K8RI on TowerTalk" <K8RI-on-TowerTalk@tm.net>
Date: Tue, 25 Jul 2006 16:23:08 -0400
Several times I have mentioned the rotator sticking over the past few years. The previous winter (04) I discovered the TB-3 thrust bearing had worn to the point that the upper race was setting on the
/archives//html/Towertalk/2006-07/msg00780.html (10,452 bytes)

3. Re: [TowerTalk] Stuck Rotator (score: 1)
Author: "K8RI on TowerTalk" <K8RI-on-TowerTalk@tm.net>
Date: Tue, 25 Jul 2006 21:37:48 -0400
<snip> We split a bearing race and used it to support the steel inner part of the worm gear wheel. The shaft pressed out easily. It did take a bit more work to get the inner race for the top bearing
/archives//html/Towertalk/2006-07/msg00784.html (9,457 bytes)

4. Re: [TowerTalk] Stuck Rotator (score: 1)
Author: "K8RI on TowerTalk" <K8RI-on-TowerTalk@tm.net>
Date: Wed, 26 Jul 2006 00:44:03 -0400
I'm going to try and address both Rich and Jeff in this post and as this was sent off list which should have not made it past the filters and I don't know why, I'll do a bit more editing. I should po
/archives//html/Towertalk/2006-07/msg00791.html (14,787 bytes)

5. Re: [TowerTalk] Lubricant to loosen rusty bolts? (score: 1)
Author: "K8RI on TowerTalk" <K8RI-on-TowerTalk@tm.net>
Date: Wed, 26 Jul 2006 13:28:20 -0400
After years of using WD-40 I recently switched to PB Blaster and am happy with it. Now you went and done it <:-)) Now I need to try some of this CRC Freeze-Off. if I can find some. The local Napa de
/archives//html/Towertalk/2006-07/msg00808.html (10,031 bytes)

6. Re: [TowerTalk] Birds on Antennas (score: 1)
Author: "K8RI on TowerTalk" <K8RI-on-TowerTalk@tm.net>
Date: Wed, 26 Jul 2006 14:01:49 -0400
Although this is drifiting off topic, modern shot shells are very easy to reload. I'd prefer something like an airline run up the tower with a solenoid. OTOH I have an 80 gallon tank at 125 PSI out
/archives//html/Towertalk/2006-07/msg00809.html (12,313 bytes)

7. Re: [TowerTalk] Stuck Rotator (score: 1)
Author: "K8RI on TowerTalk" <K8RI-on-TowerTalk@tm.net>
Date: Wed, 26 Jul 2006 19:16:22 -0400
I hope you don't mind I chose to answer this on the reflector Jeff. The web page showing my work was updated around 7:00 PM tonight. This covers the disassembly of the output gear case on the old sty
/archives//html/Towertalk/2006-07/msg00813.html (13,942 bytes)

8. Re: [TowerTalk] Fw: [SteppIR] 3El height (score: 1)
Author: "K8RI on TowerTalk" <K8RI-on-TowerTalk@tm.net>
Date: Fri, 28 Jul 2006 15:36:54 -0400
73 Roger Halstead (K8RI and ARRL 40 year Life Member) N833R - World's oldest Debonair CD-2 www.rogerhalstead.com (Use return address from here) _______________________________________________ _______
/archives//html/Towertalk/2006-07/msg00838.html (14,218 bytes)

9. Re: [TowerTalk] Tower Base (score: 1)
Author: "K8RI on TowerTalk" <K8RI-on-TowerTalk@tm.net>
Date: Sat, 29 Jul 2006 00:27:57 -0400
I definitely won't be using the Rohn 20 section as a part of this tower. The responses concerning it were pretty much expected anyway. A local friend has offered a section of Rohn 25.two of the secti
/archives//html/Towertalk/2006-07/msg00845.html (8,157 bytes)

10. Re: [TowerTalk] SIDE MOUNTS (score: 1)
Author: "K8RI on TowerTalk" <K8RI-on-TowerTalk@tm.net>
Date: Sun, 30 Jul 2006 14:38:05 -0400
You can build some relatively inexpensive, they are simple, and strong. I used 1" steel angle 1/8" thick. By themselves the angles and not all that stong, but U-bolted to the tower legs and with a 1
/archives//html/Towertalk/2006-07/msg00882.html (9,267 bytes)

11. Re: [TowerTalk] side mounts (score: 1)
Author: "K8RI on TowerTalk" <K8RI-on-TowerTalk@tm.net>
Date: Mon, 31 Jul 2006 14:51:25 -0400
<snip> With the steel angle which is almsost as strong as the commercial ones, just use spacers unter the top angle. Check with a level to make sure they are oriented properly both in the vertical an
/archives//html/Towertalk/2006-07/msg00931.html (10,375 bytes)

12. Re: [TowerTalk] 80' tower in SF Bay area (update) (score: 1)
Author: "K8RI on TowerTalk" <K8RI-on-TowerTalk@tm.net>
Date: Tue, 1 Aug 2006 02:07:07 -0400
I'd suggest adding a crown of at least 2 to 4 inches on a 9 X 9' pour.The crown needs to be high enough that even low spots in the contouring can not collect water. Roger Halstead (K8RI and ARRL 40
/archives//html/Towertalk/2006-08/msg00005.html (7,975 bytes)

13. Re: [TowerTalk] 1100 foot tower for a buck (score: 1)
Author: "K8RI on TowerTalk" <K8RI-on-TowerTalk@tm.net>
Date: Wed, 2 Aug 2006 21:33:25 -0400
A couple years ago there was a beautiful 180 - 190 foot self supporting tower on e-bay. It made the cover of QST back around Sept of 1980 (give or take a bit) that ended up on e-bay John, WD8RXP eng
/archives//html/Towertalk/2006-08/msg00048.html (9,359 bytes)

14. Re: [TowerTalk] RFI Radius vs Ant Height (score: 1)
Author: "K8RI on TowerTalk" <K8RI-on-TowerTalk@tm.net>
Date: Wed, 2 Aug 2006 21:48:17 -0400
If you run it through an RF calculator you will find the higher you go the smaller the circle at ground level for a given intensity. OTOH for some strange reason the number of RFI complaints seems t
/archives//html/Towertalk/2006-08/msg00050.html (8,264 bytes)

15. Re: [TowerTalk] RFI Radius vs Ant Height (score: 1)
Author: "K8RI on TowerTalk" <K8RI-on-TowerTalk@tm.net>
Date: Wed, 2 Aug 2006 23:54:25 -0400
ORIGINAL MESSAGE: In that case I should probaly rephrase that to: Although the laws of Physics show the higher you go the smaller the circle at ground level for a given intensity, for some strange re
/archives//html/Towertalk/2006-08/msg00060.html (8,462 bytes)

16. Re: [TowerTalk] WD8RXP Tower (score: 1)
Author: "K8RI on TowerTalk" <K8RI-on-TowerTalk@tm.net>
Date: Wed, 2 Aug 2006 23:59:09 -0400
John's was actually larger than that. I think it was 17' between the legs at the base. I know I could drive my car under it. I didn't even know it was going to be in QST let alone the cover photo. T
/archives//html/Towertalk/2006-08/msg00061.html (8,534 bytes)

17. Re: [TowerTalk] best answers, 30M dip (score: 1)
Author: "K8RI on TowerTalk" <K8RI-on-TowerTalk@tm.net>
Date: Thu, 3 Aug 2006 00:04:00 -0400
You must live up North. Wayyy up north. <:-)) They are promising us some relief tomorrow with highs only in the low 80's. That sure sounds good. I don't think it went below 82 last night with the hu
/archives//html/Towertalk/2006-08/msg00062.html (10,324 bytes)

18. Re: [TowerTalk] Fwd: RFI to Neighbors (score: 1)
Author: "K8RI on TowerTalk" <K8RI-on-TowerTalk@tm.net>
Date: Fri, 4 Aug 2006 00:37:21 -0400
All I have is a blank note. Perhaps it was originally in HTML which gets stripped before going to the reflector? Roger Halstead (K8RI and ARRL 40 year Life Member) N833R - World's oldest Debonair CD-
/archives//html/Towertalk/2006-08/msg00113.html (7,382 bytes)

19. Re: [TowerTalk] Fwd: RFI to Neighbors (score: 1)
Author: "K8RI on TowerTalk" <K8RI-on-TowerTalk@tm.net>
Date: Fri, 4 Aug 2006 16:58:20 -0400
Possibly, but the original thread was about the advantanges and disadvantages of taller towers which covers many things. <:-)) Roger Halstead (K8RI and ARRL 40 year Life Member) N833R - World's olde
/archives//html/Towertalk/2006-08/msg00138.html (8,622 bytes)

20. Re: [TowerTalk] Installing Big Grips (score: 1)
Author: "K8RI on TowerTalk" <K8RI-on-TowerTalk@tm.net>
Date: Fri, 4 Aug 2006 17:35:06 -0400
If you are refering to wrapping the individual metal strands, step wise fashion no additional clamps are needed. That is about as neat and stong a connection you can get. U-bolt clamps in general fo
/archives//html/Towertalk/2006-08/msg00142.html (9,700 bytes)


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