Couple of interesting reads: The building of the CN tower in Toronto without proper worker fall protection resulted in zero fall deaths. http://wirelessestimator.com/articles/2016/tower-workers-compe
Some of us remember Wilson antennas. Wilson sold aluminum and if their antennas had any significant gain you were fortunate. Doug I wasn't born in Saskatchewan, but I got here as soon as I could. --O
You can do something similar using the saddles from 4 'muffler' clamps and a couple of long bolts. Doug "Political correctness is a weapon used to silence people who tell the truth" - Ayaan Hirsi Ali
Hi, I have lots of HDR parts including the solenoid. E-mail me if interested. Doug ve5ra@sasktel.net Hi Folks, My olde Hy-Gain HDR300 rotator's brake release solenoid has gone open. It appears the OE
Hi, I junked my Hygain Discoverer and replaced it with the XM-240. The linear loading wires near a bend at the end would keep 'breaking'. Keep in mind the XM-240 balun is a piece of junk. The rest of
It would be silly to not install dampening rope. I place dampening rope in all my elements, even when not called for in the instructions. It is good insurance and easy to do when the antenna is on th
Jim, I have used my modified A3S on DXpedtions from 3D2DX, ZF1MM, VP2MRA and 8P9HG years ago. Was a good transportable beam antenna back then. Excellent performer on 10 and 15m, not so good on 20m be
Neither has my Orion mast clamp slipped. And I am turning large stacked yagis on a 2" galvanized chrome moly mast. Don't understand why some are having problems. Doug/VA5DX "Political correctness is
Dave you nailed it! That's the best response to these control freaks I have seen. Doug "The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits." Albert Einstein Here's another guy
On my XM-240 the traps have 67 turns. Interesting small difference 68 vs 67. Doug "The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits." Albert Einstein <It just seems for TV st
Fafnir. Doug "The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits." Albert Einstein --Original Message-- I'm wondering which thrust bearings do people like best, Rohn, Yaesu, or
It's a model HD-1481 and I have one for sale. Contact me off list if interested. Doug "The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits." Albert Einstein I used a 4 position
There is an easy fix, don't waste your time, just hit your delete key and move on. Folks who have something important to say respect their readers. I treat bottom posters the same way ... delete, del
I see the NEW NanoVNA Vector Network Analyzer 50KHz-900MHz is on sale for $40USD. Anyone reviewed this instrument? Doug There is nothing so dangerous as speaking the truth. __________________________
I see there is a users group at Nanovna-users@groups.io Doug "The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits." Albert Einstein I see the NEW NanoVNA Vector Network Analyzer
Here is a 56 minute youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKi6s3WvBAM Doug "The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits." Albert Einstein I see the NEW NanoVNA Vector
I thought the definition of a half sloper was that the coax shield was bonded to the top of the tower. I use a quite a number of Balun Design baluns and can find no fault with them keeping in mind th
Yes we should all try to make a better product. But sometimes good enough is just good enough. The oxygen tank failed on Apollo 13. Does that make the rest of the space craft junk? Until you have act