I would spend some time at the site with a general coverage receiver trying to listen in various weather conditions (wet, dry,hot cold,calm,windy) to see what the problem might be. Something that sou
When I need it most I can't find either of the manuals for the Hy-Gain rotors. Can anyone easily tell me the resistances between the various terminals. I just did some mechanical maintenance one my H
Thanks to everyone who replied. I have the information I needed. TTers are great!!! Jim Rhodes KC0XU rhodes@willinet.net -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/towertalkfaq.html Submissions: towert
Again, thanks to everyone who sent me tables, schematic, etc. As I was taking the wires off of the back of the control I was reminded of a tip I think I first picked up here a long time ago. That is
Yes, I wish I had not been in such a hurry to get it back up. I didn't have a pigtail made up to match the socket on the bottom of the rotor. I had the plug here but didn't take the time to make it u
Has anyone else noticed this on other bands? I was working some grayline the other morning on 40M and didn't hear it there, but when I switched to 80M (about 3505) it was there and the same noise was
Just guessing from the type of material involved. I seems to me that since black pigments are more effective at blocking distructive UV light that it might just make it more durable when left exposed
I have heard of folks using the flat plate base and driving pipes/rods in the ground to fit the holes in the base, first placing a heavy piece of metal down with the same bolt pattern (to keep the to
I have seen people staple pieces of treated 2x4 to the cable to keep it from having the bark grow over it or have it cut through the bark. This also gives the tree some growth room. Jim Rhodes KC0XU
Just a thought, but it seems like baking might do the trick. Of course you would have to disassemble the whole thing. But you could try on the upper cabinet before taking everything apart. avail. Jim
How about skip the vaseline & just put a condom over the T2X? Jim Rhodes KC0XU rhodes@willinet.net -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/towertalkfaq.html Submissions: towertalk@contesting.com Adm
Thanks, now I know what to do with all those old Krugerands that have been taking up space here in the shack!! It does pay to read all this stuff that comes across the reflector! Jim Rhodes KC0XU rho
The conductivity of water is due almost entirely on the dissolved ionic compounds. For example sugar water in basically no more conductive than distilled water, but salt water is much more conductive
Yes, I have had this happen on my ham2. Now I use blue LocTite when installing, seems to do the trick. only gone. Jim Rhodes KC0XU rhodes@willinet.net -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/towerta
Let me see if I understand what happened here. Tom posted a message with an attachment. Some members who apparently don't know how to configure their e-mail program to not follow HTML links and stuff
That ought to really speed things up. Tie everyone up answering e-mail and who does any work? MFJ has always been responsive and prompt when I have had dealings with them. But if you mail bomb them y
There are getting to be quite a few people out there who are getting anxious about the availability of parts for their Hy-Gain/Telex/CDE rotors. Is there an time frame yet for the distribution of som
This message just arrived here. Hope it answers some questions. To: <towertalk@contesting.com> To: <towertalk@contesting.com> Jim Rhodes KC0XU rhodes@willinet.net -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting
There should be just about enough aluminum there to build interlaced monobanders. Then the trap question goes away. Jim Rhodes KC0XU rhodes@willinet.net -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/tower
Check building or farm supply for large fence staples. They used to be available in lengths over 2 inches. If that length is marginal, use the staple to hold a length of #14 or 12 wire to tie the cab