If memory serves, the control box is the same for the 800, 1000 and 2800. Hope this helps. Also, the connection at the tower end is not Molex. It is a rather expensive Canon plug with a rubber boot t
I use Polyphasers. There are spares to use for testing. Simply move the inside and outside connectors to the spare to see if: 1. There is an increase in signal strength; 2. There is a change in VSWR.
Not used with the GAP Titan. 73, Keith NM5G I have a question concerning Gap antennas. I found a small cardboard tube [4''] with ball bearings apx. 1/4'', several blue marble type things and a few wh
There is a good discussion of baluns in the current issue of QST written by Ward Silver. The bead balun is a good choice. 73, Keith NM5G Not trying to change your mind, but you get more balun for the
What kind of tower is it mounted on? 73, Keith NM5G --Original Message-- From: towertalk-bounces@contesting.com [mailto:towertalk-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Tim Duffy K3LR Sent: Friday, Jan
Is it the plug (female) or the socket? 73, Keith NM5G Recently the cable connector at the G-1000SDX rotor failed. A call to Yaesu provided the following: Out of Stock and Obsolete...Yaseu is unable t
The 1 foot in 100 is a rule to avoid registering the tower. It the proposed tower is above this rule, or 200 feet or higher it MUST be registered. Once registered (approved), the information is place
The absorber does not reduce force. It merely distributes it over a period of time thus reducing the maximum torque applied when the assembly starts/stops. In a car, the absorber works both for accel
I use an inverted V for 75/80 meters. It hangs from my tower from about 80 feet and has worked fine using a tuner for the past 6 months. Last night the VSWR went out of sight. After a while trying di
Thanks for all of the suggestions. I think I took out the surge suppressor. It did not look like it would handle power. I will start with the connector. That sounds like the most likely culprit. To c
Welcome to last year when someone else posted this video. 73, Keith NM5G Check out this little YouTube vid. Cool antenna, gotta get me one. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aC_EeWSKJII VE6YC __________
I have one at home that is a spare. I called Yaesu to order it. Let me know if you want me to look up the number when I get home tonight. 73, Keith NM5G Did we have a difinitive partnumber for the 6
I am planning a stack of three 5 element 20 meter Yagis. They will be at 50, 100 and 150 feet (15.2, 30.4, 45.6 meters), close to 3/4 wavelength. Yagi boom length often determines best stacking dista
How about the Yaesu 2800? It is fairly compact and should be able to turn your quad with ease. 73, Keith NM5G I am currently using a T2X to turn a 40M quad in a windy location. When the wind blows, t
Will not make any difference how you stack them. A section good enough to put up is good enough for any position. Just be sure to pre-fit together on the ground and number each section so it will be
I use a Yaesu G1000DXA to rotate a F12 C-4XL at 152 feet. It has been up 3 years. No problems so far. 73, Keith NM5G I would like to further examine the rotor question once Joe's question has been sa
I echo these comments. A friend used wire rope and big grips. It did not hold. He replaced all with Phillystran with 20' EHS leader at each guy post. 73, Keith NM5G My understanding is that EHS is "g
And snaps in two when stuck from a falling heavy object. 73, Keith NM5G I wouldn't use anything but Phillystran. In addition to the strength, I think it looks a whole lot better than guy cables and
I have never heard of Philly failing. Anybody? 73, Keith NM5G Anyone know how many years Phillystran should be good for? Mine is about 18 years old, and wondering if I should consider replacement. Th
Ha! I love stories like this. Years ago I washed about 2000 Winchester AA cartridges in the XYL's washing machine. They were placed inside a zip-up pillow case. The cartridges came out beautiful but