I want to install an all band vertical on my property (probably 18HT) where I have an existing 80 ft crank-up tower with a 4-el SteppIR with 30/40 meter trombone element.. The "sweet spot" for my pro
A couple of follow up questions: What would be the effects of close spacing to the existing tower and what would be the minimum spacing from it. Also, what would be the effect of a metal barn spaced
Recently, my tower took a lightening strike and it appears to have taken out the direction pot in my T2X rotator, I can still turn it, however, it seems to turn slower in one direction. What could be
Exactly what will happen if you do weld pieces together using a minimum amount of heat or welding material? Allen Brier N5XZ / KL5DX 1515 Windloch Lane Richmond, TX 77406-2533 281-342-1882 713-705-48
When I last checked it, I don't recall any discernable difference in resistance in those lines. Note that there was no discernable speed difference in one direction or the other before the lightening
Will it make any difference once it is encased in concrete? Could welding, however, provide a lower resistance path between pieces of rebar to assist in using the base as a Ufer ground? Allen Brier N
What kind of 80m rotary dipole do you have? Can you describe it? Allen Brier N5XZ / KL5DX 1515 Windloch Lane Richmond, TX 77406-2533 281-342-1882 713-705-4801 (Cell) n5xz@arrl.net I have multiple ant
My HG70HD "screeches" pretty loudly in various elevations when cranking up or down. I'm not sure if that means a bent section or what, but I would like some input from the list. It is topped with a 4
WTB: Used 18HT Tower in the Houston/Austin/San Antonio area. Please contact me off list. Allen Brier N5XZ / KL5DX 1515 Windloch Lane Richmond, TX 77406-2553 281-342-1882 713-705-4801 (Cell) n5xz@arrl
WTB: 18HT Hy-Tower in or around the Houston/Austin/San Antonio Texas area. Please contact me off list. 73, Allen Brier N5XZ n5xz@arrl.net _______________________________________________ _____________
I always heard it was supposed to be a JT card. Anyway, when I poured my base, I threw in a bunch of cards, including a JT that actually wound up touching the rebar base when it landed (I have a pict
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I'm wondering if I need to install a rebar base for my new 18HT tower, or go with the standard "base tube assemblies" per the installation manual. The manual does state: "For extra security, steel re
I have a Wilson System 40 (SY-40) Triband Beam for sale. It is in need of rebuilding, as one or two elements is bent, alot of hardware is rusted, some trap ends need to be replaced (traps should be i
It's time for me to take the 4-el SteppIR down and repaint it. I have heard many having good luck with Krylon Fusion paint. I have two questions: 1. What color most closely matches the original Stepp
I will be getting an ICE 419A Bandpass filter soon at a good price. Wondering what is the best way to control it with a K3. Suggestions? Allen N5XZ _______________________________________________ ___
Is it possible that the pot inside my TailTwister rotor has moved? My antenna direction on my controller now shows 90 degrees off (to the West) for some reason. I climbed up the tower and confirmed t
All, I am planning to install a Hy-Gain 18HT "Hy-Tower" soon and was wondering if the standard base configuration is robust enough or should I add to it, i.e. additional rebar, larger hole size, larg
Planning to install a Hy-Gain 18HT soon and need some advice: 1. Is one yard of concrete (as per the instruction manual) sufficient? 2. Should I add any rebar to the standard base? 3. Is 2300 PSI con