Author: "Bob Newton W5RN" <rj.newton.w5rn@verizon.net>
Date: Thu, 15 Jun 2006 14:03:45 -0700
The method for the Autuk VA1 is as follows: From Instructions for the Vector RX Antenna Analyst Model VA1 IMPEDANCE (Z) METHOD Either open or short the line and find the minimum Z at the nulls. The c
Author: "Bob Newton W5RN" <rj.newton.w5rn@verizon.net>
Date: Mon, 28 Aug 2006 13:23:49 -0700
We had a problem with Verizon blocking mail from a single source. The work around for us was to call Verizon Help and get the address "White Listed". Basically, Verizon puts the address on a list tha
Author: "Bob Newton W5RN" <rj.newton.w5rn@verizon.net>
Date: Wed, 15 Nov 2006 17:10:44 -0800
Rick, I don't know about the HG-50MT2 but I have the HG-35MT2 (the 35 foot version) and it is rated for 9.5 square feet in 50 mph winds side supported at 8 feet. I have mine supported at about 17 fee
Author: "Bob Newton W5RN" <rj.newton.w5rn@verizon.net>
Date: Thu, 23 Nov 2006 12:51:22 -0800
And Cushcraft had the ATB-34 (the predecessor to the A-3 and A-4) in 1976 or 1977 with the elements under the boom. Bob W5RN _______________________________________________ __________________________
Author: "Bob Newton W5RN" <rj.newton.w5rn@verizon.net>
Date: Tue, 02 Jan 2007 12:56:55 -0800
Hi Rick, I have the 35 foot version and it has always banged around when the wind gets up. Doesn't take too much, either. I bought my tower new and as far as I know there are no pads to wear out. It
Author: "Bob Newton W5RN" <rj.newton.w5rn@verizon.net>
Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2007 11:15:03 -0700
Hi Bill, I have had the A743 40m kit on an old ATB-34 for probably over 5 years now with no problems. The support rope that came with the add-on wasn't long enough so I used the Dacron UV resistant r
Author: "Bob Newton W5RN" <rj.newton.w5rn@verizon.net>
Date: Wed, 09 May 2007 19:58:01 -0700
Take a look at Dec 2001 QST, p. 59 "A Poor Man's Anemometer" by Tatlock, Gregory, N9PUG in Hints and Kinks. Bob W5RN _______________________________________________ __________________________________
Author: "Bob Newton W5RN" <rj.newton.w5rn@verizon.net>
Date: Wed, 05 Nov 2008 16:51:25 -0800
I was able to get to the table and the 35 feet - 4.7 sq. feet numbers are with 1/2" ice while the 35 feet - 8.7 sq.ft numbers are bare. Both are for 45G and 70 MPH winds. Bob W5RN ___________________
Author: "Bob Newton W5RN" <rj.newton.w5rn@verizon.net>
Date: Sun, 04 Jan 2009 13:11:56 -0800
Hi Greg, I also have the ATB-34 and have added the A-743 40M add-on to it so mechanically it will work with only a few modifications. How well it works is something else! My antenna is only at 35 fee
Author: "Bob Newton W5RN" <rj.newton.w5rn@verizon.net>
Date: Thu, 30 Apr 2009 20:18:35 -0700
Just Googled with "windmill tower design" and this was one of the results http://www.windmillservice.com/tower/ A plan for a wooden tower with heights from 20 ft. to over 40 ft. Bob W5RN ____________
Author: "Bob Newton W5RN" <rj.newton.w5rn@verizon.net>
Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 21:39:48 -0800
Antennas, TH28DX - How To Construct 4 Stacked TH7DX Antennas On A 145 Foot Self-Rotating Tower (Mitchell N5RM), CQ 1986, Aug pg 11 Bob W5RN _______________________________________________ __________
Author: "Bob Newton W5RN" <rj.newton.w5rn@verizon.net>
Date: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:51:51 -0700
Try Irfanview to look at the DWG file. If you don't have it you can go to http://www.irfanview.net/ and download a free copy. Bob W5RN -- Original Message -- From: "Dennis Vernacchia" <n6ki73@gmail.c
Hi Larry, It is a Cushcraft ATB-34. Bob W5RN _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTalk mailing list TowerTalk@contesting.com http://lis
Try a scrapbooking supply store for vellum paper or another source would be a drafting supply store. 73 Bob W5RN _______________________________________________ ______________________________________
It was Ham Radio Designing Trap Antennas: A New Approach Yardly Beers W0JF Ham Radio, Aug. 1987, Vol. 20, #8, P. 60 I have the issue someplace but could not put my hands on it. Just found it! If you
I'm using a Weller SP120 120 Watt iron for the same purpose. Works great. Here is a link to Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Weller-SP120-Watt-Soldering-Iron/dp/B00002NB9K Bob W5RN Im going to have to sh
Just for information I bought a Ambient WS-2080 in June 2011. Since then I have had to replace the wind cups in May 2016 and the transmitter in Jan. 2018. The location is the top of the Palos Verdes
I found the following links with a quick Google search plus the Stevenson screen link which I had bookmarked some time ago. Stevenson Screen https://jimboombaweather.com/station/stevenson.html Proper