Author: Steve Davis | Davis RF <sdavis@davisrf.com>
Date: Fri, 11 Mar 2022 18:16:12 +0000
Hi Brad, Good question as there are many knockoffs out there for Times Microwave LMR cables, due to the very high popularity of the LMR (Land Mobile Radio) line. Almost all of these knockoffs are mad
Author: Steve Davis | Davis RF <sdavis@davisrf.com>
Date: Mon, 2 May 2022 20:56:09 +0000
Ignacy, You definitely do not want any water, or moisture, to leak into any coax cable, even if it just effects the outer shield(s), and thus likely the connector as well. This is why some connectors
Author: Steve Davis | Davis RF <sdavis@davisrf.com>
Date: Tue, 17 May 2022 20:39:07 +0000
Ref todays issue 16, ref Tessco: There may not be an awareness out there that at least one ham dealer, who deals mega feet with military and commercial, gives the same low prices to his fellow hams,
Author: Steve Davis | Davis RF <sdavis@davisrf.com>
Date: Sun, 24 Jul 2022 19:21:42 +0000
The key to maximum efficiency, and life, of any connector is to well insulate it from the elements. It must resist moisture ingress. Whatever your favorite insulation, wrap over the connector, and on
Author: Steve Davis | Davis RF <sdavis@davisrf.com>
Date: Sat, 20 Aug 2022 16:40:02 +0000
Yes to the turns, but you can never provide complete protection, so , as James said, use Polyphasers. When you compare the low cost of 3 of those per transmission line (top of tower, bottom, and at y
Author: Steve Davis | Davis RF <sdavis@davisrf.com>
Date: Thu, 15 Sep 2022 16:35:55 +0000
Lee, if you would like, contact me directly for a quote on Andrew/Commscope Heliax OR a lower cost Heliax Tm equivalent, high quality, Made in USA, hard line. Please tell me your application freqcy,
Author: Steve Davis | Davis RF <sdavis@davisrf.com>
Date: Thu, 10 Nov 2022 17:22:43 +0000
Hello T-Talkers ! Wondering what your recommended sources for SS hardware nowadays?? If you recommend a source, could you say yes or no as to knowing if made in China or not?? For those businesses re
Author: Steve Davis | Davis RF <sdavis@davisrf.com>
Date: Thu, 24 Nov 2022 01:05:41 +0000
Hi Martin, I will get you the nom. OD of # 14 and # 12 bare Flex-Weave Tm (also comes PVC and PE insulated) tomorrow when back in my office. In case you dont know, either of these wires can be knot-t
Author: Steve Davis | Davis RF <sdavis@davisrf.com>
Date: Fri, 30 Dec 2022 15:06:30 +0000
Unfortunate for the station and listeners, but interesting ref. how far the base of it was moved by the wind, apparently, from the foundation. Happy New Year T-Talkers, Steve, K1PEK DAVIS RF Co. and
Author: Steve Davis | Davis RF <sdavis@davisrf.com>
Date: Sun, 28 May 2023 22:11:52 +0000
Hello TTalkers, I have a 4 Square relay box available which was produced by Colatchco, Inc. This circuit was then sold to Comtek, who ultimately sold to DX Engineering (I believe DXE made some modifi
Author: Steve Davis | Davis RF <sdavis@davisrf.com>
Date: Sat, 24 Jun 2023 22:48:53 +0000
I have a 4 Square relay box avail 75-80 m. which was produced by Colatchco, Inc., the predecessor to K8UR COMTEK design. The relay box worked fine last time I used it. I worked many rare DX , includi
Author: Steve Davis | Davis RF <sdavis@davisrf.com>
Date: Sat, 24 Jun 2023 22:52:31 +0000
WOOPS I just noticed "using 43 ¼ w. verticals" should be 4 , not 43. Sorry ! Steve K1PEK ________________________________ From: Steve Davis | Davis RF <sdavis@davisrf.com> Sent: Saturday, June 24, 20
Author: Steve Davis | Davis RF <sdavis@davisrf.com>
Date: Sun, 9 Jul 2023 18:58:58 +0000
Since lat posting this i was able to find the switch and the cover. So it is now all complete for a phasing circuit, located at the cent point of the 4 vertical antennas. Price is now $ 195.00 vs. re
Author: Steve Davis | Davis RF <sdavis@davisrf.com>
Date: Thu, 23 Nov 2023 01:23:36 +0000
I never admitted this til now, but the guy lines were anchored to a 3/4" threaded galv rod implanted a right angles to the guys, through some pretty hefty oak trees. ends out each side had hardware t
Author: Steve Davis | Davis RF <sdavis@davisrf.com>
Date: Sat, 8 Jun 2024 18:15:08 +0000
Jim, hi, I have sold RF INDUSTRIES for many years. They are a high quality connector at very good pricing. Please contact me directly with what you need. 73. Steve Davis, K1PEK, DAVIS RF Co., Div. Of