Wow. Now how many here have a base like that? There is probably less concrete under Bill Gates' house. It does seem, however, to be a lot of tower for what looks like not a lot of antenna. Then again
Hi, I'd say the answer to your question is yes, particularly in light of Jim's comments. Instead of a crankup and wind speed meter, why not a freestanding that meets all of your requirements? I'm sur
It occurs to me that we're all in this for different reasons: some to challenge their operating skill, some to tinker and learn about semiconductors, some to tinker just for the hell of it. I suspect
I really don't understand the kvetching Steve gets from time-to-time when he directs folks to a publication of unbiased, comparative data about the subject at hand! Isn't that what good advice is? If
I am too. Just what do regulatory issues have to do with towers and antennas? There are other forums for this discussion. The thread should move to those. 73, kelly ve4xt ps: this in no way indicate
Um, the MA5B is a three-element design with limited capability on WARC bands. I've got one. I've not heard of a WARC dipole accessory, nor is a WARC dipole a distinguishable part from the MA5B. We ar
Here's a thought: position all the CQ-Contest listmembers who are debating the meaning of the word "assisted" at the base of the tower. The noise and hot air should convince the birds to leave and ne
There are a variety of shipping methods. In my experience, the least desirable, unless you need it quickly, is a courier service of any kind. There is usually a fee added by the courier that inflates
Unfortunately, here's the deal on the "just fill out a token amount" request: If it ever comes to pass that Customs finds out the EXPORTER fradulently filled out a customs form, it's the EXPORTER who
As Steve has said, the TH7 works pretty well for what it is. I used two at WB0O in SS Phone and I've never felt so loud. My advice would be to save your money, keep the TH7 until it irrepairably brea
It's amazing how soon we forget our roots. While Rob is indeed correct in the sentiment that more is better, he's off-base in the idea that unless you can put down the perfect radial field, don't ev
Tom launched the following into the ether: Well, I've never modeled an antenna that I have built and they all seem to work. I guess maybe if I bought a modeling program and ran it, I'd get a db or be
Because it would be a blank cheque (sorry, that's Canadian for check) to anyone whose property value declined for any number of reasons. YOU would be the reason the property declined, not general ma
I've always understood the difference, but a quick search on Google provided an excellent tutorial: A pipe is a vessel, a tube is a structural element. Pipe is measured ID because, as a vessel, it is
Joe, Once you figure out the spacing, consider putting a relay at the centre to open the element when not in use. Theoretically, that will take the reflector out of the equation and return your inver
One doesn't have to buy a book to be aware of that. The information is widely discussed by those who know the antenna. 73, ... Joe, W4TV I wonder why so many people are so quick to begrudge Ward and
Hi Julio, http://www.cement.org/basics/concretebasics_airentrained.asp 73, kelly ve4xt 3,000PSI concrete explain what is the _______________________________________________ __________________________
Am I the only one who got that the point of Doug's free-climb reference was not to advocate free climbing, but rather to illustrate the level of fitness required to do tower climbing safely? I had th
Hi Bob, Please don't take this comment too hard, but your questions all strike me as the kind that should have answers before the first purchase is made and the ground broken. Getting information in
Aluminum needs to be clean when it goes together for good electrical contact, and steps should be taken to ensure the electrical contact remains (NoAlOx, et al). But beyond that, there's no electrica