- 1. [TowerTalk] Universal Freestanding Tower (score: 1)
- Author: kd4wiw@ipass.net (Stephen Vinson)
- Date: Thu, 07 Feb 2002 21:09:05 -0500
- Not having read all the post, and I'm not looking to stir up a cans of worms. But aircraft aluminum is a special alloy that is already hardened and stressed. Aircraft also must under go annual inspec
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2002-02/msg00268.html (13,477 bytes)
- 2. [TowerTalk] Dayton (score: 1)
- Author: kd4wiw@ipass.net (Stephen Vinson)
- Date: Sun, 02 May 1999 12:08:02 -0400
- For those that have emailed me ... this is the easiest way to get back to you. If you need 1 5/8" or 7/8" hardline or connectors please email me. I will be at 3142 in the tail gate section. I will do
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1999-05/msg00043.html (8,203 bytes)
- 3. [TowerTalk] Dayton (score: 1)
- Author: kd4wiw@ipass.net (Stephen Vinson)
- Date: Mon, 10 May 1999 13:40:17 -0400
- -- == E-mail: kd4wiw@ipass.net Home Page: http://www.ipass.net/~kd4wiw/ Packet: KD4WIW@W4RAL.#RTP.NC.USA.NOAM == TOWERS ARE BEAUTIFUL !!!! == -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/towertalkfaq.htm
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1999-05/msg00219.html (7,952 bytes)
- 4. [TowerTalk] Dayton Hotel Room (score: 1)
- Author: kd4wiw@ipass.net (Stephen Vinson)
- Date: Mon, 10 May 1999 13:49:04 -0400
- Is any one looking for a hotel room ... I have one reserved at the Howard Johnson Express in Piqua. It is easy to get to and from Hara and oly 14 miles. Please let me know I have two rooms reserved a
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1999-05/msg00220.html (7,539 bytes)
- 5. [TowerTalk] Tower Anchor Bolts (score: 1)
- Author: kd4wiw@ipass.net (Stephen Vinson)
- Date: Tue, 11 May 1999 17:14:18 -0400
- I am coming to Dayton and hav some 1" Gal 6' long anchor bolts. They are threaded on both ends. I got these after I built my tower and would have given my eye teeth for them. I want to offer to anyon
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1999-05/msg00244.html (7,379 bytes)
- 6. [TowerTalk] 7-16 DIN Connectors (score: 1)
- Author: kd4wiw@ipass.net (Stephen Vinson)
- Date: Tue, 11 May 1999 23:44:55 -0400
- To the gentleman who ask about the 7-16 DIN Female 1 5/8" connectors please contact me again. I lost the message you sent and I do have some. Steve KD4WIW -- == E-mail: kd4wiw@ipass.net Home Page: ht
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1999-05/msg00258.html (7,059 bytes)
- 7. [TowerTalk] Re: Gin pole loading (score: 1)
- Author: kd4wiw@ipass.net (Stephen Vinson)
- Date: Sat, 03 Apr 1999 12:32:53 -0500
- Boy ... I hate I stopped reading all the post on this subject. I will inject a comment on safety and hope that it has not been stated before. The dead weight of #200 on the lift side is opposed by th
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1999-04/msg00056.html (9,513 bytes)
- 8. [TowerTalk] Gin Pole Strength (score: 1)
- Author: kd4wiw@ipass.net (Stephen Vinson)
- Date: Sat, 03 Apr 1999 12:57:20 -0500
- I assume you are speaking of the opposing force lifting against the load. It is important to know that when lifting with a crane the capacity of the crane is based on the angle of the boom. And capac
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1999-04/msg00058.html (11,771 bytes)
- 9. [TowerTalk] Element vibration (score: 1)
- Author: kd4wiw@ipass.net (Stephen Vinson)
- Date: Wed, 30 Dec 1998 22:38:01 -0500
- Ron Stone's post reminded me of something that I remember from flying. Never use a lead pencil to draw lines or reference marks on aluminum. The pencil lead will cause the aluminum to corrode and wea
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-12/msg00487.html (8,920 bytes)
- 10. [TowerTalk] Air Core Hardline Connectors (score: 1)
- Author: kd4wiw@ipass.net (Stephen Vinson)
- Date: Mon, 19 Oct 1998 00:24:08 -0700
- Please pardon the post ... but the other day someone ask about some 1 5/8" Air-Core Hardline connectors. Would that individual please respond to me at the address below. I have located 4 for you. Tha
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-10/msg00617.html (8,355 bytes)
- 11. [TowerTalk] Rohn 25 House Bracketing (score: 1)
- Author: kd4wiw@ipass.net (Stephen Vinson)
- Date: Thu, 10 Sep 1998 14:15:59 -0400
- Jim are you placing the tower with one leg next to the house and the other two equal distance from the house? If this is so go to a machine shop and have them made you a bracket that will reach past
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-09/msg00258.html (9,050 bytes)
- 12. [TowerTalk] Re: K8DX Tower Collapse--Conv. wisdom ain't so! (score: 1)
- Author: kd4wiw@ipass.net (Stephen Vinson)
- Date: Tue, 07 Jul 1998 21:40:20 -0700
- Tom is right. I dare say all single guy point towers with one guy point failure will fall straight out or nearly so. Its the physics of the tension on the guys and gravity. This points out that NO t
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-07/msg00245.html (9,952 bytes)
- 13. [TowerTalk] Using a crane to build a to build a tower (score: 1)
- Author: kd4wiw@ipass.net (Stephen Vinson)
- Date: Wed, 08 Jul 1998 23:13:44 -0700
- Scott ... Without the right kind of help you can get the job done safer and quicker with the crane. However get a copy of the contract BEFORE you sign anything. Most crane charges start when they lea
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-07/msg00273.html (9,024 bytes)
- 14. [TowerTalk] Bees (score: 1)
- Author: kd4wiw@ipass.net (Stephen Vinson)
- Date: Mon, 20 Jul 1998 01:34:30 -0700
- Not as uncommon an event as one might think. Farming or rural areas have this happen almost every year. Thankfully most are not as tragic ... but the young (or small in statue) and elderly are very
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-07/msg00571.html (10,485 bytes)
- 15. [TowerTalk] Concrete base dimensions (score: 1)
- Author: kd4wiw@ipass.net (Stephen Vinson)
- Date: Sun, 26 Jul 1998 11:50:59 -0700
- Bob For safety sake I would do one of two things. "This is my personal opinion only - with nothing to back-it up by my peace of mind" ... 1. With the type tower you are describing I would only use it
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-07/msg00853.html (9,240 bytes)
- 16. [TowerTalk] More comments on lightning (score: 1)
- Author: kd4wiw@ipass.net (Stephen Vinson)
- Date: Thu, 04 Jun 1998 20:38:52 -0700
- Hello gang ... I have had an chance to talk to some of you on this subject in the past. With summer here in the south we seem to be having our share of storms. Up to last week I have had no verified
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-06/msg00168.html (10,651 bytes)
- 17. [TowerTalk] Dealing with Lightning (score: 1)
- Author: kd4wiw@ipass.net (Stephen Vinson)
- Date: Mon, 11 May 1998 23:46:39 -0700
- Mick ... I read your post with interest. I have a 145' tower with 12' mast and 12' antenna mounted above it. I have installed PolyPhasers on all feed lines and installed a PolyPhaser strike counter.
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-05/msg00356.html (9,457 bytes)
- 18. [TowerTalk] Making way for antennas, method #37 (score: 1)
- Author: kd4wiw@ipass.net (Stephen Vinson)
- Date: Sun, 26 Apr 1998 11:30:23 -0700
- True but to be on the safe side use the rule of thumb 2 miles ... even 22 cal loads have a factory range of up to 1.5 miles. Be Careful and Good Luck!!! Steve KD4WIW -- == E-mail: kd4wiw@ipass.net Ho
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-04/msg00740.html (9,051 bytes)
- 19. [TowerTalk] Tower info--"Duty to inform" (score: 1)
- Author: kd4wiw@ipass.net (Stephen Vinson)
- Date: Wed, 04 Feb 1998 10:49:46 -0800
- There is presently a lawsuit in the courts dealing with who is liable for presenting misinformation at a conference. [...] %$#@#$#@%ing lawyers! 73 Barry Well as far as I'm concerned I've never gotte
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-02/msg00128.html (10,246 bytes)
- 20. [TowerTalk] 110 Vac up a tower (score: 1)
- Author: kd4wiw@ipass.net (Stephen Vinson)
- Date: Tue, 02 Dec 1997 20:10:57 -0800
- Maybe I haven't read all the posts ... but what voltage do the tower beacon and clearance lights run at. I think the important factor is to properly wire the tower...ground it (electrical lines) prop
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-12/msg00052.html (9,675 bytes)
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