Manuel Your 15M VSWR problems on the C19 are likely due not to the interaction of the other beam, but to the arrangement of the sleeve-feed wire between the driven elements on the C19. I have the sam
Force 12 Elite Force model 706 7 el. 6M yagi. Good condition, recently removed from service. Mast plate drilled for 2" and 2.5" masts. Rated for 110 MPH. BRAND NEW DX Engineering clamps included for
I have a new in the unopened box Cal-Av EB-1 balun. It is surplus to my needs. They sell for $46 plus shipping. I'll take $42.50 and include USPS shipping with deliivery tracking to CONUS. Will accep
I just put up an M2 40m rotatable. Not bad (kind of a LONG story...) but, if I had to do it again, I would go for the cool new Optibeam dipole. __________________________________________________ Do y
I have 33 (yes, 33) galvanized, 17" steel brackets that mount on a tower to hold cables. They are T-shaped, extremely heavy duty, designed to go on a Pirod or similar cell tower, and to support as ma
I have 4 of these, surplus to my needs. They list for about $46 each. New in unopened box, old stock. I will sell them to a Towertalkian at a insultingly low price, plus shipping. Or I will put them
I have three of these, new in box, old stock. Perfect for grounding your hard line at the tower base, etc. They retail for about $25 each. Will accept an insultingly low hamfest-type offer from a Tow
The grounding kits were 'gone' within minutes of my post. Sorry guys. Looks like it would be a popular item. I still have the hoist grips and brackets. Steve KZ1X/4 __________________________________
Guys I deleted a bunch of e-mail by accident. Who was it that wanted the offset brackets for feedlines? A K5 I think. I have 33 of them and would be willing to ship them for costs. The 4 Andrews 2996
Andy Do yourself a big favor, and call the local mortuary. Get the name and number of the guy that digs the graves in your area. He will have exactly the right skills and equipment to do this job, n
I am thinking about mounting a Force12 C-36XR on the side of my Rohn 55G tower, at about 55 feet. This will be a fixed-mount configuration; no rotor. No phasing with the rotatable antenna, either ...
I wanted to model the several antennas I plan on installing on my mast ... so I downloaded the EZNEC program. Well, ummm, I don't have the foggiest idea about how to start with it. Does anyone know i
The December 4 ice storm here in NC snapped the boom of the upgraded-wind survival version of my Force12 C36XR, just behind the 6th element. Actually, it was the boom truss that did it in; the cable
Anybody ever buy from: Midland Xpress Metals? I went to their e-commerce website and ordered some Aluminum tubing and etc., was very easy. Steve KZ1X _________________________________________________
New, unused, stored indoors for 2 years. Keeps getting in the way. Nice, but I have no use for it now. eBay auction #1351097837 No reserve. Currently $10. ____________________________________________
I have the M2 Orion rotator (sorry, 'positioner') with the RC-2800P-A controller unit, red LED vintage. It's sitting in the tower on a shelf near the top of 80' of 55G. Turns an Optibeam 16-3, a rota
Has anyone ever added a safety cable to a Rohn 55G tower? What I am describing is the sort of cable one clips to, using a gizmo like this one: http://gmesupply.com/product_info.php/products_id/56685
I am considering a moderately-priced Gemtor 2005 harness to replace my 'plain' climbing belt. I am no longer willing to climb without a full harness and other safety accessories, many of which I alre
Thanks to the many who responded with great and knowledgeable suggestions. The ham spirit of camaraderie and helpfulness is certainly well represented on this reflector. I am not yet sure what happen