This is only indirectly related to towers, so apologies in advance. I plan to hang full-length dipoles for 160, 80, 60, and 40 meters. I would like to hang 2 bands together on one coax/balun, and the
I am hoping to build an 80 meter 1/4 wave vertical, but have several practical questions. Size of aluminum tubing? I don't want to waste $ and buy too big, but obviously don't want it too small eithe
I could never quite figure a good way to plumb-bob the thing, though I'm sure it could be done. For mine, I used a good 4' level, held it across the 3 faces (one at a time, of course ;-), resting on
I use the PAR VHF TN 152-158 on my IC-2720H, which has a rather loose 2m receive. It fixed my problem completely. If your interference is from the notched freq ranges, you'll be happy with it. http:/
Used/refurbished Rohn H50 (and shorter) masts: http://www.angelfire.com/fl3/TelescopicMasts/index.html They are building new warehouse, so are out of stock for a month or two. Dave NØRQ n0rq-1
I use 4x4 wooden posts in concrete at the ends of the Beverage, as well as one in the middle, but for spans over 100m that still need a little help to prevent sag, the 1 1/4" PVC over a cheap little
I would like to add a 2 meter CW/SSB yagi to my tower, but am concerned about it being too close to existing antennas. Right now, on a 60' tower, I have an HF beam (Force 12 XR-5, 18' boom, 10 throug
I guess that might be me: Trylon 64', Force 12 XR-5, M2 6m beam, in Texas... www.qsl.net/n0rq , then click on Tower Project. It was a learning experience!, and if it helps others, that's great. Dave
http://www.por15.com/ would appear to be the URL... Dave NØRQ _______________________________________________ See: http://www.mscomputer.com for "Self Supporting Towers", "Wireless Weather Sta
Very good, Bill. I think you'll like it. I put up a 64' (62' actually, I think) Trylon T600 a couple years ago. Story is at www.qsl.net/n0rq , in case you're interested. For grounding, I think you're
I have a Trylon, Bill. I don't want to rain on your parade, and I am NOT a painting expert... but I would suggest making sure that you *really* want to do that. Painting it once might not be that big
Another thing to keep in mind when running your underground conduit, of whichever type you decide to use... At least consider running an extra one, though perhaps not as large as your primary. Having
Bill, I think you might be disappointed with the C-3E on 12m & 17m. Why not get the Force 12 XR-5 instead? It is *designed* for all 5 bands. Very good antenna, for the size. 18' boom, 55 pounds. Some
With all this chat about PL-259 vs. N, I thought it might be nice to be practical for a moment. Many of us use PL-259s 95 to 100% of the time, so the questions would be: what types/brands are "good"
Yes, the water method works very good here in the heavy clay soils of north Texas. Well described, and the easiest way to do it! (Usually have to sledge-hammer the last foot or two in.) Dave NØ
My 64' T600 Trylon has the rotor plate about 3 feet below the thrust bearing, per Trylon. Use an appropriate mast, and antennas that don't overload anything, and I don't see where you'd go wrong. Dav
Anyone have knowledge of CommScope coax, made in USA? It is being sold for about $260 for a 1000' spool by www.bizsyscon.com . Specs are at: http://12.150.137.214/CommScope/Eng/specsheets2.nsf/Web-Al
Though I agree with the intent of the comments, which I think was "too many guys overload their towers or don't install them correctly", I think that it is quite incorrect to categorize all self-supp
I'm not sure when Trylon started making crank-ups. As far as I know, they never have. They make self-supporting free-standing towers, as well as guyed commercials towers, but not crankups. Can they f
Good point, Alan. I would be interested to see what answers arrive. The first thing that came to mind was a very small electric fence ;-) but of course that isn't a good answer. (I bet it *would* wor