They would be some SHINY elements , Stu..... But I always thought that You guys in the Northern Hemisphere hogged all the True North.... Its gratifying to See that You don't Have it either... Hi Hi..
Tom My 10m & 15m HF Yagis & 8 element 2m Yagi were hit by Lightning , and I have just raised My tower with the New Antennas on the top... I have earthed ALL coaxes at the top of the tower.... [35 fee
Well....Tom..... After a few weeks of reading the Pros & Cons of "N" connectors (mainly Cons) and coming to the conclusion to Use UHF connectors instead of the "N" connectors..... and Now You give Me
Could Someone please show Me a photo or even a drawing of a Gin Pole... ..... although Once I see how they are connected to the tower..etc.... . I should be able to work out how to use it...... I pre
Eugene My antennas were hit by lightning late last year .A PL259 was welded (Melted) to a female Bulkhead connector where I should have disconnected My Antenna.......I had left One connected......Whe
Well, I have just had all My antennas replaced.....all cables....New rotator.....New Computer.....paid for by the insurance company.......The assessor said My claim with many photos and explanations
Steve, How about enlightening Us poor people who are just too dam far away to drive to Dayton........ on the 10 most common tower building faults....... Well.....Maybe I don't really want to know....
Hello Tom, Well, Would You believe the insurance assessor just rang to see how I was going with the antenna erection..... I have something like 3 years to report any thing else I might find was damag
Thanks Dale... Much Appreciated... We probably won't See it over here for a While .....But I'll remember it... Lee Noonan VK2LEE SCONE NSW _______________________________________________
Hi, I am renewing ALL My coaxial cables etc starting tomorrow, after a Lightning Strike many months ago, and naturally I have been reading this topic with Much Interest..... I have always used RG213
Hi Robert, Yes I have to file down the inner conductor on My 9913 also... I nearly forgot about that part .... I wonder What sort of Plug does fit onto 9913. cable..... apart from the UHF Plug... (PL
My N Connectors cost Me $10 each and look like they are silver plated ..... But I have NEVER heard of them actually fitting 9913 cable..... Lee VK2LEE the
Hi to everyone I have just replaced My rotator (which was taken out by Lightning) with = a Create RC5-1 and for the first time I read that there should be room = for the Antenna Mast to flex etc....o
Ken, Yes , I agree with Jack, I have been using quality PVC tape for 30 years on PL259s on Antennas etc and I've never had a problem with it. I always use many layers and stretch it , and I've never
Ron, Even if RG-213 was able to be buried bare (which I believe is incorrect) I wouldn't put it underground or ANYWHERE else without running it thru something!!!! PVC Pipe is NOT that expensive & nei