I 've had good luck clamping the rebar in a big honkin' vise... using my Milwaukee Sawzall and the Milwaukee brand "Torch" blades... oh yes, and eye protection. I've tried the Harbor Freight blades..
Hi... Has anybody had experience with the Aluma Tower Company's free standing crank-up towers used with the "mounting post" option? I had a chance to visit with the Aluma folks at Dayton...and appare
This thread reminds me of my good friend John, K8AJR. Before putting up two 60' freestanders, he drove his wife past K3LR's superstation. After that visit, Linda hardly noticed the the sixty foot tow
I have been offered a CushCraft A3 and plan to use it on my tower fixed to Europe. Anybody know where I can purchase or otherwise acquire a manual? Any tips on re-habbing/testing the beam prior to in
Careful Kid...you'll put your eye out... Can't wait to see those photos. I was looking at it through the 10" around 1900Z from central Michigan. That is one big sunspot group. I'll have to shoot some
Jim... Never heard of such a thing...but I'll bet a local attorney specializing in real estate law has. Might be worth spending a couple of bucks. Waddayateenk? Remember, that easement is written in
Kelly... I dug a 4 x 4 x 4 hole and hit Ohio Blue Clay about 6 inches down. With a pick and spud bar...I was removing golf to softball size chunks of clay. Borrowed an Bosch electric jackhammer from
Throw in a six-pack and they think they have gone to heaven! Yeehaw, get Throw in a six-pack and a potato...and presto, Irish hole diggers. But... beware of singing, step-dancing and fighting to foll
Good Morning... I've purchased an Aluma 50' Crank Up with the ground mounting post option. The post consists of a heavy wall galvanized pipe that is placed in a six foot hole. Antenna is a two elemen
Hi John... I had this type of an issue about 10 years ago... put up a 40' aluminum freestanding tower with a Force-12 C3 at the top. It was in the rear of the lot...with trees around it. Problem was
I have a brand new, in the box, Array Solutions RatPak for sale, that is excess to my current requirements. It was $285.00 at Dayton a couple of years back. Can deliver to Dayton Hamvention. Please d
What we need is a method of running 220V through the coax when not in use. That would discourage any entrepreneurs looking to "acquire" some scrap copper for their metal recycling business. MFJ, are
Vic... Let me open by saying that I'm a licensed property and casualty insurance agent in Ohio. Don't know jackshit about towers, antennas, plastic owls and such...but I knows my INsurance. Sounds li
Joe (KI4ILB) wrote... "I kinda put my foot down with the wife so that I can get the funds for the tower..." So, Joe...how'd that work out for you? I used to put my foot down a lot...in my second marr
Good morning... Anybody have a good source for these items on the Web? Please reply off-list. Thanks! Ray ND8L Hubbard, OH ________________________________________________________________________ Try
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Hi... Just "inherited" an old W9INN sloper from W3GH. It has several hardwood spreaders that have seen better days. Any recommendations as to a replacement material and a source for same? Reply off l
I'm sure someone will let me know if I'm all wet ;-) -- Dave N0RQ http://www.powerlinenoise.com -- On this reflector?? Don't count on it. _____________________________________________________________
Oh yeah...dandy publicity for our hobby. Forrest Gump sleeping on his tower. Message: 3 Date: Mon, 8 Jan 2007 16:09:20 EST From: K6TFZ@aol.com Subject: [TowerTalk] HOA's or LOA's - Read this one To:
Well, Bill...that Depends. Maybe his wife should put up one of them plastic owls. Might keep him off the tower. Message: 2 Date: Mon, 8 Jan 2007 22:26:09 EST From: Cqtestk4xs@aol.com Subject: Re: [To