- 21. [TowerTalk] Taping traps? (score: 1)
- Author: smlx@earthlink.net (Steve Lawrence)
- Date: Thu, 3 Sep 1998 19:06:03 -0800
- Thanks for all of the comments regarding taping of traps. The Hy-gain info makes it clear that the change in frequency as a percentage of the operating frequency is insignificant with tape added to t
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-09/msg00103.html (8,041 bytes)
- 22. [TowerTalk] MORE ON STUCK BEAM (score: 1)
- Author: smlx@earthlink.net (Steve Lawrence)
- Date: Tue, 8 Sep 1998 19:39:16 -0800
- I had a similar problem. It was a broken gear tooth. I kept rocking the rotator until a breeze moved the antenna enough for the next gear to catch. I wouldn't bother with the thrust bearing. Unbolt i
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-09/msg00204.html (7,307 bytes)
- 23. [TowerTalk] Bending aluminum - the answer (score: 1)
- Author: smlx@earthlink.net (Steve Lawrence)
- Date: Thu, 10 Sep 1998 20:04:22 -0800
- Thanks to all who responded to my question on how to bend aluminum tuning and avoid collapse. Thanks: KE2LJ, KN6DI, N1RUI, W4WDN, K9OFG, NO6X, WA7MIG, KH7R, KZ5Q, K4XL, N1SR, W7WHY, AA4Z, NI6W, N7CL,
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-09/msg00271.html (7,359 bytes)
- 24. [TowerTalk] refurbish a Thrust bearing ? (score: 1)
- Author: smlx@earthlink.net (Steve Lawrence)
- Date: Fri, 11 Sep 1998 18:41:13 -0800
- Bill - If your rotator is inside the tower and if the rotator can handle the vertical load, forget the thrust bearing. I agonized over getting one 20 years when planning the installation of my LM-354
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-09/msg00284.html (8,530 bytes)
- 25. [TowerTalk] How bend aluminum tubing (score: 1)
- Author: smlx@earthlink.net (Steve Lawrence)
- Date: Fri, 14 Aug 1998 17:15:36 -0800
- I need to put a 90 degree bend in 1/2 inch 1/16 wall antenna element aluminum tubing. Suggestions for applying a reasonably smooth radius without cracking or excessively fatiguing the aluminum will b
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-08/msg00449.html (8,094 bytes)
- 26. [TowerTalk] Re: Looking for Ham IV rotor repair company (score: 1)
- Author: smlx@earthlink.net (Steve Lawrence)
- Date: Thu, 27 Aug 1998 18:26:13 -0800
- I had excellent service from hy-gain last year at about $75. I have used CATS in Ohio also with good results. Hy-gain's flat rate is attractive if you think your parts cost will be large. After 18 ye
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-08/msg00929.html (7,430 bytes)
- 27. [TowerTalk] TH6 assembly (score: 1)
- Author: smlx@earthlink.net (Steve Lawrence)
- Date: Sun, 30 Aug 1998 17:05:17 -0800
- I have had a TH6DXX up for over nineteen years. Before it went up, I replaced all of the RF feed hardware with stainless steel. I also drilled through the element to boom couplers and secured them wi
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-08/msg01023.html (7,708 bytes)
- 28. [TowerTalk] Cushcraft XM240 (score: 1)
- Author: smlx@earthlink.net (Steve Lawrence)
- Date: Tue, 30 Jun 1998 20:47:38 -0800
- Anyone know if Cushcraft will be replacing their single element D40 with an XM version? Steve, WB6RSE -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/towertalkfaq.html Submissions: towertalk@contesting.com
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-07/msg00007.html (6,334 bytes)
- 29. [TowerTalk] Appropriate? (score: 1)
- Author: smlx@earthlink.net (Steve Lawrence)
- Date: Mon, 20 Jul 1998 18:27:59 -0800
- Is this the Towertalk or the Beetalk reflector? -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/towertalkfaq.html Submissions: towertalk@contesting.com Administrative requests: towertalk-REQUEST@contesting.
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-07/msg00602.html (7,154 bytes)
- 30. [TowerTalk] What reflector? (score: 1)
- Author: smlx@earthlink.net (Steve Lawrence)
- Date: Mon, 20 Jul 1998 19:37:54 -0800
- BeePoop reflector. I'm off to a search engine to find the real TowerTalk. Excuse me........ -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/towertalkfaq.html Submissions: towertalk@contesting.com Administr
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-07/msg00603.html (6,737 bytes)
- 31. [TowerTalk] Cushcraft D4 Rotary Dipole (score: 1)
- Author: smlx@earthlink.net (Steve Lawrence)
- Date: Tue, 23 Jun 1998 19:20:59 -0800
- Anyone have experience with the Cushcraft D4 rotary dipole for 40-20-15-10? I'm interested in it only for 40m. When tuned for the bottom end for CW is it usable up to 7200? and what is the SWR at tha
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-06/msg00814.html (7,175 bytes)
- 32. [TowerTalk] The D40 Cuscraft or other 40m Dipoles (score: 1)
- Author: smlx@earthlink.net (Steve Lawrence)
- Date: Wed, 24 Jun 1998 21:02:05 -0800
- Thanks K7LXC, K9SQG, N4OO, W7OX for your responses re: the Cushcraft D4 10-15-20-40 rotary dipole. Comments on the Hy-Gain Disc 7-1, M2 40M1L, KLM 40M1B and Force 12 EF 140 and EF 140S also appreciat
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-06/msg00881.html (7,328 bytes)
- 33. [TowerTalk] Cushcraft D4 (score: 1)
- Author: smlx@earthlink.net (Steve Lawrence)
- Date: Sun, 27 Jul 1997 12:27:17 -0800
- Anyone have experience with the Cushcraft D4 10-15-20-40 rotary dipole? I am considering using it at around 55 feet under and parallel to a TH6 boom. What 2:1 bandwidth can I expect on 40m? 73, Steve
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-07/msg00772.html (6,866 bytes)
- 34. [TowerTalk] FS: HyGain TH7DX Traps etc. (score: 1)
- Author: Steve Lawrence <SMLX@earthlink.net>
- Date: Sun, 16 Jan 2005 12:34:32 -0800
- FOR SALE - HyGain TH7DX Traps and parts FDE and RDE parts: Four: 10m Traps Four: 15m Traps Four: trap connecting element tubes Four: element tips. Traps need new end cap covers. Make offer. Please em
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2005-01/msg00618.html (7,562 bytes)
- 35. [TowerTalk] FS MFJ 1701 Antenna Switch (score: 1)
- Author: Steve Lawrence <SMLX@earthlink.net>
- Date: Fri, 9 Sep 2005 11:00:16 -0700
- FOR SALE: MFJ 1701 6 position HF Antenna Switch. UHF SO-239 connectors. New in box. Never used. Rated 2KW SSB and 1KW CW. http://www.mfjenterprises.com/products.php?prodid=MFJ-1701 List $60. Sell for
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2005-09/msg00237.html (7,102 bytes)
- 36. [TowerTalk] FS: HyGain TH7DX Traps etc. (score: 1)
- Author: Steve Lawrence <SMLX@earthlink.net>
- Date: Fri, 9 Sep 2005 12:17:23 -0700
- FOR SALE - HyGain TH7DX Traps and parts FDE and RDE parts made by HyGain before their sale and movement of manufacturing equipment to MFJ. Four: 10m Traps Four: 15m Traps Four: trap connecting elemen
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2005-09/msg00244.html (7,092 bytes)
- 37. [TowerTalk] TH7 puzzle (score: 1)
- Author: Steve Lawrence <SMLX@earthlink.net>
- Date: Tue, 13 Sep 2005 19:20:30 -0700
- TH7 Puzzle: I have an FT1000D driving a legal limit amp to a TH7DX. The FT1KD tuner is left off when driving the amp. Occasionally, the FT's Hi SWR light will flicker or stay on but only when the amp
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2005-09/msg00435.html (8,300 bytes)
- 38. Re: [TowerTalk] TH7 puzzle (score: 1)
- Author: Steve Lawrence <SMLX@earthlink.net>
- Date: Thu, 15 Sep 2005 18:49:04 -0700
- SUMMARY response: Puzzle: Intermittent Hi SWR when barefoot and down to QRP levels on a TH7 but only on 20m. Clears when hit with legal limit power and then returning to LP. . Signal path: rig-amp-pw
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2005-09/msg00510.html (8,040 bytes)
- 39. [TowerTalk] FOR SALE: Daiwa CN801H (score: 1)
- Author: Steve Lawrence <SMLX@earthlink.net>
- Date: Thu, 8 Dec 2005 16:34:32 -0800
- FOR SALE: Daiwa CN801H cross needle SWR Watt meter. 1.8 to 200 MHz 20w/200w/2KW ranges. http://www.daiwa-industry.co.jp/radio/ham_e/cn-801e.htm New in box. Never used. $120 shipped USPS insured. USA
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2005-12/msg00151.html (6,821 bytes)
- 40. [TowerTalk] Trap End Covers (score: 1)
- Author: Steve Lawrence <SMLX@earthlink.net>
- Date: Tue, 28 Mar 2006 11:17:59 -0800
- FYI - My TH7 has exhibited high SWR, especially at high power, when it's wet. On my antenna, some of the DE trap cover drain holes were either misaligned or missing. The trap end covers on the outboa
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2006-03/msg00587.html (7,310 bytes)
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