- 21. [Towertalk] M2 2800P-A (score: 1)
- Author: na4m@arrl.net (Phil Duff)
- Date: Tue, 05 Mar 2002 02:10:20 +0000
- I'm using an M2 2800P-A with their reed switch kit in a prop-pitch. I'm using RG58A/U for my cable run to the reed switch with a separate run of UF rated Romex for the p-p motor feed. Works wonderful
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2002-03/msg00033.html (7,241 bytes)
- 22. [Towertalk] TH7 beam traps (score: 1)
- Author: na4m@arrl.net (Phil Duff)
- Date: Sat, 23 Mar 2002 00:30:47 +0000
- I have a sheet apparently from HyGain many years ago that discusses triband beams and HyGain's traps in the TH3MK3 and TH6DXX. This sheet has a schematic of a HyGain driven element with their beta ma
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2002-03/msg00567.html (8,979 bytes)
- 23. [TowerTalk] TH6 powerhandling capabilities (score: 1)
- Author: na4m@arrl.net (Phil Duff)
- Date: Sat, 05 Jan 2002 19:20:59 +0000
- My TH6DXX manual has an electrical specification that says 1KW AM max power input. I've used 1 & 1.5 kw amps with mine for years. Never blown one yet. 73 Phil NA4M -. .- ....- -- -. .- ....- -- -. .-
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2002-01/msg00163.html (8,177 bytes)
- 24. [TowerTalk] non-conductive lightweight mast (score: 1)
- Author: na4m@arrl.net (Phil Duff)
- Date: Fri, 11 Jan 2002 23:57:54 +0000
- Consider material(s) other than fiberglass or PVC. I'm using wooden closet rod. Home Depot here stocks it in two different diameters - 1 1/4" & 1 1/2" I think in lengths up to about 16 ft. I got a 16
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2002-01/msg00308.html (9,626 bytes)
- 25. [TowerTalk] DX (score: 1)
- Author: na4m@arrl.net (Phil Duff)
- Date: Sun, 20 Jan 2002 18:59:54 +0000
- This is exactly why this transmit freq was suggested to the VP8 team. Transmitting on current "usual" DXpedition freqs of 14195, 21295 , etc is a relic of when the 20m US phone band ended at 14200 an
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2002-01/msg00431.html (8,630 bytes)
- 26. [TowerTalk] Best wire (score: 1)
- Author: na4m@arrl.net (Phil Duff)
- Date: Tue, 11 Dec 2001 23:59:22 +0000
- I've used Copperweld for years. It's copper clad steel wire. It can be somewhat of a pain to work with as it can coil up but for strength, no stretch, and longevity it can't be beat. I'm still using
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2001-12/msg00265.html (8,987 bytes)
- 27. [TowerTalk] Re: What is the best way to control a prop pitch motor? (score: 1)
- Author: na4m@arrl.net (Phil Duff)
- Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2001 01:45:32 +0000
- M2 controller RC2800P-A has an RS-232 input that can be controlled by software. I use mine with DXbase and WriteLog. Works fine. 73 Phil NA4M -. .- ....- -- -. .- ....- -- -. .- ....- -- -. .- ....-
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2001-11/msg00317.html (7,618 bytes)
- 28. [TowerTalk] Re: Crappy PL259's (score: 1)
- Author: na4m@arrl.net (Phil Duff)
- Date: Sun, 21 Oct 2001 14:26:53 +0000
- Cable X-Perts, Inc. 401TS (PL-259). Silver plated, Teflon insulator, gold-plated center pin. $12.50/10 pack. www.cablexperts.com 73 Phil NA4M -. .- ....- -- -. .- ....- -- -. .- ....- -- -. .- ....-
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2001-10/msg00401.html (9,047 bytes)
- 29. [TowerTalk] Homeowners assoc denied roof mount towerrequest (score: 1)
- Author: na4m@arrl.net (Phil Duff)
- Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2001 23:47:06 +0000
- I must have missed something. If there's no clause against towers why ask permission? Put it up. 73 de Phil NA4M -. .- ....- -- -. .- ....- -- -. .- ....- -- -. .- ....- -- -. .- ....- -- Phil Duff N
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2001-06/msg00485.html (8,360 bytes)
- 30. [TowerTalk] log periodic antennas (score: 1)
- Author: na4m@arrl.net (Phil Duff)
- Date: Fri, 22 Jun 2001 23:09:01 +0000
- I've been curious about log periodics myself. The ARRL Antenna Handbook 17th Ed. has a 5 band (13-30mhz) design on a 26 ft boom with 12 elements. The article text on pg 10-10 states in part: "...this
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2001-06/msg00528.html (9,649 bytes)
- 31. [TowerTalk] House Entry (score: 1)
- Author: na4m@arrl.net (Phil Duff)
- Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2001 12:48:27 +0000
- PolyPhaser has a copper grounding panel kit. Model is "CU-SGP" and consists of a 10"x15" 0.062 copper plate; 2 rolls of copper strap 10 ft x 1.5" and 2 copper sandwich bars for grounding the plate to
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2001-04/msg00631.html (8,900 bytes)
- 32. [TowerTalk] mast clamp name? (score: 1)
- Author: na4m@arrl.net (Phil Duff)
- Date: Tue, 06 Feb 2001 13:52:01 +0000
- I use an old style "Emergency Pipe Clamp" on my mast that rests on the thrust bearing. The ones I've seen in hardware stores in recent years are not the same being much thinner metal. The clamps are
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2001-02/msg00159.html (8,950 bytes)
- 33. [TowerTalk] Shadowing of small antennas by larger ones? (score: 1)
- Author: na4m@arrl.net (Phil Duff)
- Date: Wed, 31 Jan 2001 01:52:47 +0000
- How about the flip side of this? It seems that some "wisdom" I've heard indicates that a larger (i.e lower frequency) antenna underneath a smaller (higher frequency) antenna will look somewhat like a
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2001-01/msg00736.html (9,617 bytes)
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