Can anyone suggest where I am likely to find surplus 7/8" or 1 1/4" hardline? I need two runs of about 300 feet each and need to keep the costs under control. Les W2LK _______________________________
On an Orion, two wires are used for DC to drive the motor. The DC is reversible to reverse direction. Two wires are used to carry pulses from a reed switch activated by a magnet on the rotator motor
One leg of the circuit is grounded, which would be the shield if using coax. I did not have the noise problem using unshielded multi conductor cable until my controller failed and M2 "upgraded" it to
Absolutely. You let Jeff know which rotator you have and he pre-configures it. Les _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTalk mailing li
I completely agree. No contest. _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTalk mailing list TowerTalk@contesting.com http://lists.contesting
Roger, You can use Noalox which is available at Lowes and HD. It is similar to Penetrox. See: http://www.idealindustries.com/products/wire_installation/accessories/noalox.jsp Les W2LK _______________
I believe the ends of the cable are bolted to that cylinder so they can't slip. Les W2LK -- Original Message -- Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Crankup Tower Maintainance From: "Rick Karlquist" <richard@kar
Well my UST HDX589MDPL has a separate uphaul and downhaul cable. These do not connect to each other and are fixed to the drum. The drum spools on one cable and spools off the other at the same time d
Well my UST HDX589MDPL has a separate uphaul and downhaul cable. These do not connect to each other and are fixed to the drum. The drum spools on one cable and spools off the other at the same time d
I would go 3" if you can. Even though you plan to move, the cost difference is not that much and you should always use a larger size conduit than you ever think you will need. Plans have a way of cha
I used one similar to this in my homebrew reversible beverage: http://www.jameco.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10001_10001_99311_-1 There are many more you can find like this for around the s
Is he facing North? Les W2LK _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTalk mailing list TowerTalk@contesting.com http://lists.contesting.co
According to the manual for the Orion RC2800PX-AZ controller, which is the current controller, the port setup is: baud rate 9600, 8N1. The older controller was the same. It says to start Hyperlink, t
Rich, The manual calls for Grade 5, 3/8-24 steel. Mine has this size in stainless steel with lock nuts. The bolts are 4" long. The bolts that attach the clamp to the mounting plate are 3/8-24 x 1 1/2
Jim (VE), Where can I find this RFS corrugated cable (in red below)? The prices I have found are triple what you mentioned. I need to find some before the cold weather sets in. Les W2LK _____________
I am adding additional hard line to the runs I already have and I need to get a larger junction box for the cable termination at the base of the tower. Anyone have an idea where I can find a junction
Thanks for all the responses. A lot of good sources and now I have homework to do. 73, Les W2LK _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTa
http://www.boltdepot.com/Default.aspx Les W2LK _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTalk mailing list TowerTalk@contesting.com http://l
The low voltage comments below are very accurate. I believe the max voltage reduction should be limited to 3% to maintain proper operation. You should plan your wiring accordingly. Also, if you doubl
Take a look at this antenna by K2KQ: http://www.n0hr.com/160m%20and%2080m%20Double%20L.htm It's on N0HR's website but the original is by K2KQ. Google the call and you should find the original present