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101. [TowerTalk] Gin Pole rope (score: 1): Author: steve@oakcom.com (Steve Maki); Date: Sat, 14 Jun 1997 23:49:47 -0400; Yep, once you start using a good braided line, you never reach for a twisted rope again. Braided rope is well behaved, twisted rope has a way of making the simplist jobs agravating. Braided IS a litt; /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-06/msg00468.html (9,152 bytes)
102. [TowerTalk] Wxproofing Connectors (score: 1): Author: steve@oakcom.com (Steve Maki); Date: Wed, 14 May 1997 21:09:31 -0400; K7LXC N6IG Current standards in the cellular, PCS, and paging industries do call for total, many layer weatherproofing no matter what kind of connector is used (7/16 DIN seems to be replacing N). It; /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-05/msg00366.html (8,190 bytes)
103. [TowerTalk] Cutting EHS? (score: 1): Author: steve@oakcom.com (Steve Maki); Date: Tue, 22 Apr 1997 23:55:33 -0400; There are shear (bypass) type cutters that do a nice clean cut by virtue of the curved jaws; they capture the cable, preventing it from being flattened like bolt cutters are prone to do. This is an; /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-04/msg00725.html (8,314 bytes)
104. [TowerTalk] RE: Using Silicone Grease (score: 1): Author: steve@oakcom.com (Steve Maki); Date: Tue, 25 Mar 1997 00:15:33 -0500; Yep, I've been using it for a few years both in CATV systems and my ham feedlines. I haven't found any negatives yet. "Stuf" is white and is formulated with Teflon. It is a little thinner in consist; /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-03/msg00487.html (8,975 bytes)
105. [TowerTalk] TelRex Rotor (score: 1): Author: steve@oakcom.com (Steve Maki); Date: Fri, 28 Mar 1997 12:30:02 -0500; A couple of years ago I posted my (unique?) solution for a reliable position indicator/limit switch unit for Telrex rotators. If anyone is interested, drop a line. -- Steve Maki K8LX steve@oakcom.com; /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-03/msg00670.html (7,065 bytes)
106. Yagis, trolleys and trams - now tag lines! (score: 1): Author: steve@oakcom.com (Steve Maki); Date: Tue, 07 Jan 1997 00:06:45 -0500; Tag lines are not neccessary if the rigging is done right. Here is the system I have used even on full sized 3 el 40's. The pull line attaches to the junction of 2 lanyards which are each wrapped 3 o; /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-01/msg00132.html (8,073 bytes)
107. Raising (Hell) Beams AND VIDEO OFFER DETAIL (score: 1): Author: steve@oakcom.com (Steve Maki); Date: Fri, 10 Jan 1997 21:28:53 -0500; I've used both steel wire-rope and good regular rope for the tram line. I tend to favor the regular rope for the following reasons: 1) Easier to work with. 2) Non-metallic; SWR check can be done on t; /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-01/msg00256.html (8,107 bytes)
108. Plymouth 85 CW (score: 1): Author: steve@oakcom.com (Steve Maki); Date: Wed, 18 Dec 1996 22:07:19 -0500; Sounds like MiracleSeal, made by Revere Products in Cleveland, 216 573 7100. Available in 2.5 inch wide rolls, in addition to the wide stuff. Very similar to CoaxSeal and a lot cheaper. I much prefe; /archives//html/Towertalk/1996-12/msg00327.html (8,374 bytes)
109. roof mounting help (score: 1): Author: steve@oakcom.com (Steve Maki); Date: Sat, 21 Sep 1996 17:04:49 -0400; When faced with this problem in the past (for my customers) I've usually elected to use a Rohn 45 top section mounted on a custom base. The base can be designed a number of different ways as long as; /archives//html/Towertalk/1996-09/msg00167.html (9,079 bytes)
110. Re: [TowerTalk] sheet bends, carrick bends, and amateurs (score: 1): Author: Steve Maki <steve@oakcom.com>; Date: Mon, 25 Aug 2003 23:26:20 -0400; I've got nothing against knots, either, but for tower work, give me ropes with woven eyes on the ends, and an assortment of endless rope slings, carabiners, and buckets. Quicker, and fullproof. -- St; /archives//html/Towertalk/2003-08/msg00843.html (7,657 bytes)
111. Re: [TowerTalk] $30 Worm Drive Winch (score: 1): Author: Steve Maki <steve@oakcom.com>; Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2003 02:56:09 -0500; In fact, I use that very winch (with a drill motor) to raise and lower my 50' Hygain tower which is mounted on a trailer. The worm gear u-bracket is bolted to the winch plate with a pair of 5/16" bol; /archives//html/Towertalk/2003-12/msg00270.html (8,404 bytes)
112. Re: [TowerTalk] "Swallow-tail" fall arrest lanyards (score: 1): Author: Steve Maki <steve@oakcom.com>; Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2003 13:27:58 -0500; Midwest Unlimited is a great source for tower supplies to the commercial market. They carry many double shock absorbing lanyards. They accept credit cards. http://www.midwestunlimited.com -- Steve K8; /archives//html/Towertalk/2003-12/msg00298.html (7,786 bytes)
113. Re: [TowerTalk] AC electric winch (score: 1): Author: Steve Maki <steve@oakcom.com>; Date: Sat, 03 Jan 2004 00:02:54 -0500; Your feet/minute requirement implies a tall tower, which means a large drum. Large drum winches are expensive. Have you considered a capstan rope hoist? The AB Chance 1000 lb. model, a workhorse of t; /archives//html/Towertalk/2004-01/msg00040.html (8,008 bytes)
114. Re: [TowerTalk] G5RV (score: 1): Author: Steve Maki <steve@oakcom.com>; Date: Sat, 03 Jan 2004 23:14:51 -0500; Thank you, thank you. -- Steve K8LX _______________________________________________ See: http://www.mscomputer.com for "Self Supporting Towers", "Wireless Weather Stations", and lot's more. Call Toll; /archives//html/Towertalk/2004-01/msg00058.html (8,587 bytes)
115. Re: [TowerTalk] Guy wire / Phillystran vibration (score: 1): Author: Steve Maki <steve@oakcom.com>; Date: Tue, 06 Jan 2004 20:06:39 -0500; <snip> Scott, I have to ask this - are you sure that it's not just the 40 meter elements that are fluttering? In which case the normal procedures to stop that would take care of the problem. 73 -- St; /archives//html/Towertalk/2004-01/msg00094.html (8,557 bytes)
116. Re: [TowerTalk] Re: Isotruss Towers (score: 1): Author: Steve Maki <steve@oakcom.com>; Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2004 01:27:52 -0500; Oh? They are supplied in heights to 300', and are specifically marketed as antenna support structures. Pretty big bucket truck, that. Their selling point is low cost istallation, but it's not so easy; /archives//html/Towertalk/2004-01/msg00270.html (8,238 bytes)
117. Re: [TowerTalk] Re: Isotruss Towers (score: 1): Author: Steve Maki <steve@oakcom.com>; Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2004 11:29:32 -0500; Hi Rick, I've had the installation manual on my puter for months, and I actually read it. I see no suggested scenario where changing a light bulb, for instance, can be accomplished in less than a day; /archives//html/Towertalk/2004-01/msg00276.html (8,680 bytes)
118. Re: [TowerTalk] Tower safety gear (score: 1): Author: Steve Maki <steve@oakcom.com>; Date: Thu, 27 May 2004 12:00:02 -0400; Technically, waist belts are not illegal to use, as long as you ALSO have a full body harness on. Some lightweight harnesses do not have positioning D rings, so used with a favorite lightweight posi; /archives//html/Towertalk/2004-05/msg00546.html (9,092 bytes)
119. Re: [TowerTalk] Rohn 80 (score: 1): Author: Steve Maki <steve@oakcom.com>; Date: Sat, 07 Aug 2004 13:53:54 -0400; There are many versions of Rohn 80 sections. Leg size varies from approx. 2" OD to 3.5" OD. Diagonals can be angle of various size, or tube with squashed ends, and can be in W or X configuration. Th; /archives//html/Towertalk/2004-08/msg00147.html (8,389 bytes)
120. Re: [TowerTalk] Rohn 65G (score: 1): Author: Steve Maki <steve@oakcom.com>; Date: Mon, 22 Nov 2004 17:51:14 -0500; Assuming you have 10' sections, 30' of 25G works fine for that. If you have 20' sections, you should use a 60' gin pole, with 25' above and 35' below the top of the existing tower. Use a small boom t; /archives//html/Towertalk/2004-11/msg00635.html (8,855 bytes)

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