If you want to be artful, buy a soldering tip for the propane torch. 19.95 at ACE, complete. weatherproof pack, is also a good thing and doesn't cost much. I use the pair, which cost about $75 new re
At the very least have the real estate agent get a copy of the CC&Rs and read them carefully. Most seem to be "boiler-plate" containing antenna restrictions, but I've seen some which had no such rest
at there's the the Actually the house in question had CC&Rs but no HOA. I once looked at a house on acreage where the CC&Rs prohibited antennas, but specifically said "no restrictions on any livesto
Here in the Phoenix area, property literally sells in hours. common result is an auction that takes place in the driveway of the newly listed property before a sign is ever posted on the lawn. Howeve
Hi Steve, The house I had with the restriction on liquor sales was in L.A. (West Hills). I figured the guy who sold the land to the developer must have been a teetotaler. L.A. was pretty antenna frie
I'd venture to guess that the reason the price is higher is exactly because there are few restrictions. You made a big pile on your last movie, and the last thing you want is some CC&R restricting ho
Don't kid yourself. So-called "rich" neighborhoods also have covenants enforced by an association. Yes, even the "rich" society has a smattering of residents that feel compelled to force their standa
Kelly, I appreciate what you're saying. I still contend you can buy a nice, modern home free of deed restrictions *almost* anywhere, if you know where to look -- including Silicon Valley. As for neve
After spending many bucks for an addition to the 3800 sq ft house on 10 acre lot just 40 minutes from downtown Ft. Collins, my property was just appraised at $675,000. There is no line noise. There i
I was thinking something like that, too. Having lived in "gated communities" twice in my life, I vow, "never again!" The inconvenience, even without deed restrictions, is much too large for me. The g
The type of amp has nothing to do with it. Just calculate the max peak voltage for 1500w in 50ohm coax with whatever the highest swr you expect to handle would be.... then add a safety factor. with B
any covenants, at least they're being routinely ignored and there are a lot of examples of the ignorance. When scouting for a new home, I look at everything, including "up," and hope to find preexis
John, a beam made of inverted vees, or upright vees, works the same as a beam made of straight elements. A quad is a beam made of loops and still follows all the rules of a beam. Of course you can do
The MW-50 was made by Tri-Ex in Visalia, so if you're in Fresno, the tower hasn't traveled very far. It's an old model that hasn't been made in many years, so it's probably from the 1960s or so. It's
I've never crowned the base, but then it never freezes here, and the flat base doesn't accumulate any puddles. An important step in the after-pour process, though, should be mentioned: Don't forget t
that's only 20-30 dB down from a real antenna! That was quite an eye-opener. Evidently, there is such a thing as a multiband E-H. -WB2WIK/6 I'd look at QST and other reviews of Gap antennas where th
Because at higher elevations, the air is thinner, there's less oxygen and the brain starts to starve. I always discuss my elevation "above seal level," which uses the standard Pacific Seal as a refer
I find this stuff very easy to work with - easier than mil standard RG213/U, actually. There shouldn't be any "small part between the center conductor and the braid," although I know what you mean. I
soldered. It also fills in the four body holes with metal, helping to prevent moisture intrusion there. I use drip loops on all my outside coax connections, and don't bother weatherproofing the conn
demise is restrictive covenants prohibiting antennas and towers? I do. Unless technology is developed that allows us to DX in the amateur spectrum using indoor paperclips for antennas, as we older h