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21. [TowerTalk] TailTwister (score: 1): Author: tmartin@chartermi.net (Tom Martin); Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2001 14:22:13 -0600; First of all, the size of the wire isn't the problem. It is the recommended size from Cable Experts and only is a 130 foot run. The "clank" from the wedge releasing is quite audible. The play in the; /archives//html/Towertalk/2001-11/msg00304.html (7,631 bytes)
22. [TowerTalk] Water in Tower (score: 1): Author: tmartin@chartermi.net (Tom Martin); Date: Tue, 09 Oct 2001 10:03:10 -0500; Since I started this thread, I will comment on a few ideas shared on this subject. My tower is aluminum. Each leg is supported by a stainless steel tube in each leg above the concrete base. I suppose; /archives//html/Towertalk/2001-10/msg00189.html (7,770 bytes)
23. [TowerTalk] Re: Remove enamel from CU wire (score: 1): Author: tmartin@chartermi.net (Tom Martin); Date: Tue, 09 Oct 2001 10:31:16 -0500; I agree, Dick. Why would you want to remove the enamel in hundreds of feet of wire? Too much work and expense with no benefit. 73, Tom W8JWN List Sponsored by AN Wireless: AN Wireless handles Rohn to; /archives//html/Towertalk/2001-10/msg00191.html (9,531 bytes)
24. [TowerTalk] High or Low (score: 1): Author: tmartin@chartermi.net (Tom Martin); Date: Fri, 19 Oct 2001 11:45:06 -0500; If you have a three element 10 meter beam and you can put it at 80 feet or side mount it at anywhere from 40-60 feet, where would you put it for DX operation and not SS? Tom W8JWN List Sponsored by A; /archives//html/Towertalk/2001-10/msg00354.html (7,263 bytes)
25. [TowerTalk] Murphy (score: 1): Author: tmartin@chartermi.net (Tom Martin); Date: Wed, 24 Oct 2001 10:13:49 -0500; In preparation for running a PVC pipe under the driveway for cables, my water drilling method backfired. The water made a nice hole but the flexible 3/4 inch PVC went crooked and wouldn't come out wh; /archives//html/Towertalk/2001-10/msg00493.html (7,106 bytes)
26. [TowerTalk] Interlaced 40 with 20 (score: 1): Author: tmartin@chartermi.net (Tom Martin); Date: Mon, 29 Oct 2001 14:17:52 -0600; Is there a problem putting 2 elements for 40 on the same boom with a 5 element 20 beam with a 34' boom? The 40 elements are from the Mosley 402 with center loading and the 20 is a Hygain 205BA. I am; /archives//html/Towertalk/2001-10/msg00557.html (7,029 bytes)
27. [TowerTalk] Hygain Hardware (score: 1): Author: tmartin@chartermi.net (Tom Martin); Date: Wed, 05 Sep 2001 16:53:52 -0500; Does anyone know of a supplier for the mounting hardware for the Hygain 205BA. I need 5 inch hex bolts. Tom W8JWN List Sponsored by AN Wireless: AN Wireless handles Rohn tower systems, Trylon Titan t; /archives//html/Towertalk/2001-09/msg00193.html (6,906 bytes)
28. [TowerTalk] HyGain Beta rod (score: 1): Author: tmartin@chartermi.net (Tom Martin); Date: Mon, 24 Sep 2001 11:13:30 -0500; My tower project is coming along and should be completed before the snow flies which actually could be tomorrow here in the U.P.. In getting the 5 element 20 ready, I noticed that one of the Beta rod; /archives//html/Towertalk/2001-09/msg00647.html (7,728 bytes)
29. [TowerTalk] Water in tower (score: 1): Author: tmartin@chartermi.net (Tom Martin); Date: Thu, 27 Sep 2001 14:44:33 -0500; Would it be a good idea to apply Vaseline to aluminum tower joints (Heights) after joining the sections together and using NoAlox? I took down a tower and the legs were split from freezing 6' above t; /archives//html/Towertalk/2001-09/msg00713.html (7,994 bytes)
30. [TowerTalk] Quad Wire (score: 1): Author: tmartin@chartermi.net (Tom Martin); Date: Wed, 02 May 2001 08:13:35 -0500; Richard, I agree with Tom and Brian. I had a 3 element quad for many years and I used #12 electric motor wire and nylon tubing for strain relief at each spreader tie point. This allows the wire to sl; /archives//html/Towertalk/2001-05/msg00046.html (6,902 bytes)
31. [TowerTalk] Ferrite rod (score: 1): Author: tmartin@chartermi.net (Tom Martin); Date: Sat, 05 May 2001 10:43:30 -0500; I had a balun at the feed point of my Windom antenna burst into flames and as a result the ferrite rod broke in half. Is it possible to epoxy the two sections together? I checked the Amidon page and; /archives//html/Towertalk/2001-05/msg00151.html (6,904 bytes)
32. [TowerTalk] Teflon Wire (score: 1): Author: tmartin@chartermi.net (Tom Martin); Date: Mon, 07 May 2001 16:30:38 -0500; I would like a source of #14 Teflon wire for winding a balun. Nebraska Sales is out of 14. Is there a substitute for the Teflon? I have enameled but the original used Teflon. Tom W8JWN List Sponsor:; /archives//html/Towertalk/2001-05/msg00214.html (6,820 bytes)
33. [TowerTalk] Baluns and SWR (score: 1): Author: tmartin@chartermi.net (Tom Martin); Date: Thu, 17 May 2001 11:42:24 -0500; I have read so many posts about baluns and SWR that I am thoroughly confused! I am going to be erecting a 96 foot tower with a 5 element Telex 20 meter monobander and a 2 element S-402 by Mosley and; /archives//html/Towertalk/2001-05/msg00387.html (9,006 bytes)
34. [TowerTalk] Balun Responses (score: 1): Author: tmartin@chartermi.net (Tom Martin); Date: Thu, 17 May 2001 13:41:09 -0500; The majority suggested the Gilbert article. I also have that article on file and will use his measurements. A final question...is RG 213 necessary? Could 8X be used to decrease weight? Tom List Spons; /archives//html/Towertalk/2001-05/msg00389.html (6,821 bytes)
35. [TowerTalk] 10 meters on a 40 meter boom? (score: 1): Author: tmartin@chartermi.net (Tom Martin); Date: Sun, 01 Apr 2001 15:39:08 -0500; I will be installing a new antenna system this summer with the following: 72' self-supporting tower, a 5 element 20 meter Telerex at 72'. and a 2 element Mosley 40 meter beam at 80'. I have a 3 eleme; /archives//html/Towertalk/2001-04/msg00012.html (6,684 bytes)
36. [TowerTalk] cax under a driveway (score: 1): Author: tmartin@chartermi.net (Tom Martin); Date: Mon, 23 Apr 2001 18:42:34 -0500; I was wondering if anyone knows a way to dig a hole under a concrete driveway? The coax from my tower would either have to be elevated 12 feet above the driveway , or buried under it. I am not going; /archives//html/Towertalk/2001-04/msg00495.html (7,982 bytes)
37. [TowerTalk] Coax Under A Driveway (score: 1): Author: tmartin@chartermi.net (Tom Martin); Date: Mon, 23 Apr 2001 19:23:24 -0500; Thanks to all of you for the responses. The hydro-method is used here in the UP to drive shallow point wells at hunting camps. Why didn't I know that it would work horizontally? I have a sandy soil s; /archives//html/Towertalk/2001-04/msg00501.html (6,850 bytes)
38. [TowerTalk] Antenna Maintenance Thoughts (score: 1): Author: Tom Martin <tmartin@chartermi.net>; Date: Tue, 09 Sep 2003 13:30:47 -0500; I am sitting here at the computer reflecting on events of the last three hours at 80 feet in a bucket. I had to replace a Tailtwister and the driven element on the 40 meter beam. I decided not to wai; /archives//html/Towertalk/2003-09/msg00256.html (8,716 bytes)
39. [TowerTalk] Modeling (score: 1): Author: "Tom Martin" <tmartin@chartermi.net>; Date: Wed, 14 Apr 2004 09:14:33 -0500; Bravo, Jim, excellent comments. Now, if we can forget about painting towers and antennas all will be well. I think that the sun shining brightly on aluminum is a glorious sight! As I approach my QTH,; /archives//html/Towertalk/2004-04/msg00221.html (7,077 bytes)
40. [TowerTalk] 40 beam (score: 1): Author: Tom Martin <tmartin@chartermi.net>; Date: Fri, 16 Apr 2004 12:36:51 -0500; I have used a Mosley S402 for 30 years. I had it 8 feet above a TH6DXX for 12 years and no problem with interaction. Now, I have it 8 feet above a Hygain 205CA and there isn't any interaction. I don'; /archives//html/Towertalk/2004-04/msg00281.html (7,244 bytes)

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