Author: Mike DeChristopher <mfdechristopher@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2017 21:50:34 -0400
I know some of you are using (or have used) a triplexer with your tribander. Having very limited experience with triplexers and tribanders, I'm hoping you can assist with a thought experiment we're w
Author: Mike DeChristopher <mfdechristopher@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 13 Sep 2017 13:42:26 -0400
Rick (and Charlie, et al), The way I've secured the rope to prevent free fall with a capstan is to use a grigri device on the output end. Leaves enough slack to control up and down inches, but won't
Author: Mike DeChristopher <mfdechristopher@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 13 Sep 2017 14:34:19 -0400
If you're reasonably math inclined, try K7TJO's calculator (http://wxtofly.net/wavecalc.htm). Instead of entering AWG, use OD in inches of your mast. Although the intended purpose is for scaling elem
Author: Mike DeChristopher <mfdechristopher@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 30 Nov 2017 23:11:48 -0500
Mike, In my college dorm, I had almost what you described in #3 -- access to two separate gutter systems from two downspouts that didn't touch. In my case, there was symmetry. I was near the top floo
Author: Mike DeChristopher <mfdechristopher@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 25 Jan 2018 13:07:31 -0500
I also concur with K9YC -- but with an addendum: The only time I've heard an inv-V beat an inverted-L was for a ~10min period just at grayline during a solar minimum. ON4UN and others have noted this
Author: Mike DeChristopher <mfdechristopher@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 25 Apr 2018 00:24:42 +0000
Hi, If you're already looking at the Mid-Tri, consider the Mid-Tri-40. Separate feedline for 40 and saves you some windload and mast space. See: https://jkantennas.com/jkmidtri.html Mike N1TA _______
Author: Mike DeChristopher <mfdechristopher@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 9 May 2018 10:43:13 -0400
I have a similar problem at my new QTH. I'm considering a few products from Low Band Systems. They offer a variety of multiplexers depending on what bands you'd like, but I have not yet personally us
Author: Mike DeChristopher <mfdechristopher@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 14 May 2018 12:42:38 -0400
I concur with Dave if the stone wall is close to the feedpoint -- go through or just under the wall with the radials. It avoids the wire zigging over the wall, and the possible current issues therein
Author: Mike DeChristopher <mfdechristopher@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 16 May 2018 11:33:21 -0400
I'll second Hill Radio (http://www.hillradio.net). No frills, but prices are OK and service is solid. Mike N1TA _______________________________________________ _______________________________________
Author: Mike DeChristopher <mfdechristopher@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 3 Apr 2019 14:55:31 -0400
I too use the Star Brite original formula liquid electrical tape, and for much the same reason as Lou: it's right there at Home Depot. As a bonus, the graphics on the can make it look like its been o
Author: Mike DeChristopher <mfdechristopher@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 22 Apr 2021 09:06:57 -0400
I'll second Mastrant. I have a variety of their product in the air here, the majority of it through pulleys at over 100' in pines. I buy their rope almost exclusively. It's handled the rub, pine pitc