Here is some more comparison information that will be helpful to any prospective buyer: wind area price SteppIR 3 19.7 42lb 2KW 100 6.1 $1198 C-3E 2 19.8 34lb 5KW 100 5.8 $735 Keith NM5G [snip] The t
I do this all the time using a Force 12 C-4XL on 20 and 40. Keith NM5G There is one thing the SteppIR cannot do. Operate on >1 band simultaneously. 73, VR2BrettGraham ________________________________
Oh puleeze. Now you have me laughing. Keith NM5G Hi All, I find this all so laughable!!!! I drive a 4 element SteppIR at ~60', by various radios and, at times, an Alpha 87A, and I call tell you all f
Below is a post to our club reflector that many will find interesting reading. I want to point out that Brandon also took the code test, but did not pass. We learned he began studying the code last n
The problems encountered in measurement of lightning strikes is similar to those associated with weather prediction. You know a storm is brewing but the data needed to predict where, when and how muc
I have a porcupine for sale. After reading these encouraging posts I think I will offer it through eBay. Unless someone here wants to take it off my hands. Let the bidding begin! Keith NM5G Well, tho
I see 5K ohms across the NGK TR55 used in my 500HP Trans Am. Of course it is not a "racing" plug per se even though I use it to race. Keith NM5G the OWL, and spark gaps that can and still not arc Bet
I bought my porcupine from Wireman. BTW, it is for sale. <grin> Keith NM5G spark plug static dissipaters the wire man has what you are looking for the right plug and the mounting kit see him N9IWW th
Your sphere of data is tiny compared to the realm of evidence available for lightning and thunderstorms. Thus you postulate is far too broad. Oh, wait. I accept your postulate. For sale: one unflared
Forget about soldering something as heavy as a PL259 with one of those. They are primarily intended for small jewelry pieces. Get a butane powered iron instead. I have the Weller Portasol and Pyropen
I want to block RF from possibly feeding back into a 12 volt DC power supply. What is the best material for this available in a small toroid? Will a one-turn winding be sufficient? Thanks in advance
What tool are you using, EZNEC? That wire may be difficult to locate. Mouser handles Alpha wire and I have been successful in ordering from them in the past. The unusual varieties are not in stock an
Thanks to all who offered help. Seems mix 31 is the hands down favorite. The only thing I can find on the 'net are beads offered by DX Engineering. I suppose using beads rather than toroids will bloc
You are probably right. This project originally had one pair of SO239's and one relay. Then I upgraded it to a second port. Each pair and relay is on its own small PC board with separate DC supply w
Do not believe any VSWR reading with the antenna only 3' off the ground. Ground reflections will ruin accuracy. Put it up at least 15'. Keith NM5G I think I got to verbose in trying to express the sw
Why is it important to know the exact impedance? Could you just adjust the hairpin or other matching circuit for minimum VSWR as read by your transceiver? Keith -- This may be a case of a simple ommi
Put the cat on a sheet of tin laid over the top of the amplifier. Keith NM5G right in the the other can. Ground metal railing Ground to the Yes. What also helps is aluminum foil under the rug, or wr
This is not uncommon for a slab. I would not recommend it for a tower for several reasons, the chief one being flexibility to change conduit size/type in the future. Keith NM5G I am planning a tower
Don't kid yourself. So-called "rich" neighborhoods also have covenants enforced by an association. Yes, even the "rich" society has a smattering of residents that feel compelled to force their standa
I use and recommend 6061-T6 aluminum plate. Mine has been installed since 1999 and has presented no problems to date. Here is a view from inside the shack: http://www.dutson.net/transfer/HamRadio/bul