Author: "J. Gordon Beattie, Jr., W2TTT" <vze1u2wn@verizon.net>
Date: Sun, 24 Apr 2005 21:26:20 -0400
Hi Folks! I'm looking for the Rohn TB-3 or TB-4 thrust bearings or any other flange type up to 4 inches. If you have one that can't be mounted out in the weather, we can think about it, as I am think
Author: "J. Gordon Beattie, Jr., W2TTT" <vze1u2wn@verizon.net>
Date: Mon, 30 May 2005 11:37:43 -0400
Ray, I have a 35ft (T-140?) Alumna tower which I use portable off the roof rack of my truck and it is awesome! Over the years, I've changed some of the pulley hardware which is REALLY EASY to do on t
Author: "J. Gordon Beattie, Jr., W2TTT" <vze1u2wn@verizon.net>
Date: Mon, 30 May 2005 11:46:01 -0400
Hi Folks! A month or so ago I was sent two bearings for $104 and after a couple of delays in getting the gentleman his check, I had a computer disaster and lost his name, call, etc. Steve Mendelsohn,
Author: "J. Gordon Beattie, Jr., W2TTT" <vze1u2wn@verizon.net>
Date: Mon, 30 May 2005 23:03:09 -0400
Kelly, I got several responses re: K4SB. I did not know I was a "thief" either! Needless to say, I'm embarassed by this, but can easily resolve it ASAP. Thanks! Gordon Beattie w2ttt@arrl.net 201.314.
Author: "J. Gordon Beattie, Jr., W2TTT" <vze1u2wn@verizon.net>
Date: Tue, 31 May 2005 08:42:38 -0400
Bob, Congrats on the new digs! I would have an LPE check out your home's structural soundness to act as an anchor for that 1700 lb mass as it transitions from horizontal and to vertical and back. Don
Author: "J. Gordon Beattie, Jr., W2TTT" <vze1u2wn@verizon.net>
Date: Fri, 01 Jul 2005 23:05:35 -0400
All, Please see my note below and along with my sincere apology. Thanks! Gordon Beattie w2ttt@arrl.net 201.314.6964 Mark, I have been woefully slow in getting this done. I'll take care of this next w
Author: "J. Gordon Beattie, Jr., W2TTT" <vze1u2wn@verizon.net>
Date: Sat, 02 Jul 2005 23:33:06 -0400
Graham, I sent the same text to K4SB. I'm really sorry that this has happened and will ensure proper payment to him when I return home next week. Thanks for your encouraging words. 73, Gordon Beattie
Author: "J. Gordon Beattie, Jr., W2TTT" <vze1u2wn@verizon.net>
Date: Tue, 19 Jul 2005 17:12:08 -0400
Hi Folks! I just wanted to close the "open loop" on the delayed payment to K4SB of $105 for his two bearings. I enclosed $125 due to the delay in taking care of this in a Postal Money order. The Expr
Author: "J. Gordon Beattie, Jr., W2TTT" <vze1u2wn@verizon.net>
Date: Thu, 06 Oct 2005 21:56:31 -0400
Delbert, I've been reading this thread with great interest and honestly, more than a few chuckles. So as I looked out my new French Doors and across my deck, I realized that it was time to help. This
Author: "J. Gordon Beattie, Jr., W2TTT" <vze1u2wn@verizon.net>
Date: Fri, 07 Oct 2005 08:22:13 -0400
Hi there! I've used550 cord for wire antennas for years and other than getting a bit hard at the knots, it seems to hold up my 75m dipoles just fine! 73, Gordon Beattie w2ttt@arrl.net 201.314.6964 --
Author: "J. Gordon Beattie, Jr., W2TTT" <vze1u2wn@verizon.net>
Date: Fri, 07 Oct 2005 10:33:28 -0400
Ricky, If Delbert doesn't want it, you're next in the queue for it! 73 & Thanks! Gordon Beattie w2ttt@arrl.net 201.314.6964 _____ From: Ricky Scott [mailto:rickw7psk@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, October
Author: "J. Gordon Beattie, Jr., W2TTT" <vze1u2wn@verizon.net>
Date: Sun, 30 Oct 2005 13:49:02 -0500
Available from the Ham Radio Operators of Boy Scout Troop 139 in Bergenfield, NJ Each product includes a full specification sheet and a letter of appreciation. GREAT GIFT IDEA FOR CHRISTMAS, HANUKAH,
Author: "J. Gordon Beattie, Jr., W2TTT" <vze1u2wn@verizon.net>
Date: Tue, 01 Nov 2005 23:04:01 -0500
Bill, I'm trying to picture this...so one end goes in the top and the other goes through the bottom in a hole you make? How do you seal the each end? 73 & Thanks! Gordon Beattie w2ttt@arrl.net 201.31
Author: "J. Gordon Beattie, Jr., W2TTT" <vze1u2wn@verizon.net>
Date: Sat, 05 Nov 2005 21:10:34 -0500
Hi Folks! I did something a bit different when remodeling our home over the last year. My shack is on the third floor and one wall is next to one of my towers (The 45 ft ROHN 25 + 20 ft x 0.375 inch
Author: "J. Gordon Beattie, Jr., W2TTT" <vze1u2wn@verizon.net>
Date: Sun, 06 Nov 2005 10:41:00 -0500
Hi Folks! Good idea to run LAN cable, but I would run CAT6 and also a parachute cord in and out of each point in the wall to pull fiber (?) or whatever else in the future. 73 & Thanks! Gordon Beattie
Author: "J. Gordon Beattie, Jr., W2TTT" <vze1u2wn@verizon.net>
Date: Sun, 06 Nov 2005 10:53:26 -0500
Bill, Thanks! This clarifies it for me! Great idea! 73 & Thanks! Gordon Beattie w2ttt@arrl.net 201.314.6964 Ah, I used to teach math, not English. I didn't explain it right. You put the barrel connec
Author: "J. Gordon Beattie, Jr., W2TTT" <vze1u2wn@verizon.net>
Date: Sun, 06 Nov 2005 23:59:57 -0500
Tim, Good point! I have a run of cables that goes through each level of the house from basement to third floor. Because it's an old house we had to drill though sills between some of the floors, but
Roger, Do you have a picture? I'm not sure what you mean by a 1/2 compression fitting. Perhaps you can clarify? 73 esTNX! Gordon Beattie, W2TTT 201.314.6964 I treat it just like installing a pl-259,
Roger, This is fine, and helpful. One question: is this coupling an RF connector with a part number and known source? Your 3/4 photos seem to indicate that it is an RF connector. 73 es TNX, Gordon Be
Kelly and Roger, Wonderful! Plumbing is good! Home Depot and Lowes are major radio antenna component suppliers in my world! Thanks! Gordon Beattie, W2TTT 201.314.6964 No. The RF connectors would all