Before you have the mast pulled up as Steve recommends, put a couple of muffler clamps on the mast touching the top of the bearing to positively prevent it slipping down. I like to move them an inch
I know both and they are both terrific. Hudson Valley Towers is probably closer to you and Ray W2RE has a place in Schoharie County which is not that far from you. Disclaimer: No relationship with ei
Try here: http://www.rfparts.com/c-uhf.html There are other sellers too. Les W2LK _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTalk mailing lis
Peter, I use crimp connectors a lot and have not had any problems like this. I looks like the crimp was not tight enough which is most likely from either the wrong die, not enough pressure or crimpin
Pete, Look at Standard Die Sets on this page: http://www.rfparts.com/coax_accessories.html Might help. 73, Les W2LK _______________________________________________ ___________________________________
Pete, Try this page too: http://www.tessco.com/products/displayProducts.do?groupId=576&subgroupId=40 <http://www.tessco.com/products/displayProducts.do?groupId=576&subgroupId=40> Go about 2/3 down th
Jay, What you have is a known OR-2800 problem. When that bolt on top of the shaft loosens, the shaft with the large gear drops and causes the problems you have. I have had this problem twice with min
The OR2800DC runs on 30-47VDC. Polarity determines rotation direction and voltage determines speed. If the control box is smoking, there is probably a stray wire strand shorted in the control cable s
Wouldn't the point be to allow someone to buy them and be the reseller instead of destroying them? Les W2LK And how long do you think that would take to accomplish?? Years, probably. And who do you t
Mark, I am using that combination. Works perfectly with the Orion2800. I have had this combination for about 4 years without issues. The GH replaced the M2 controller and no problems since. I agree w
I have reconstructed my OR-2800. The weight of the mast sits on a bearing which is supported by the outer case of the rotor and then the shelf under it. When the mast rotates, this bearing supporting
Larry, You can find the schematic here: http://www.ameritron.com/support.php?productid=RCS-8V I have used one for my beverages for many years with their controller but I now do it more efficiently. A
None that I can hear. Les W2LK Putting a major noise source (micro controller with lots of high-speed clocks) right at the single most important quiet area might not be that good of an idea. Adding c
Howard, Lowes has 3" sched 40 pressure pvc for about $14/10 foot section. You also need a coupling for each connection at just under $2.50 each. Les W2LK ____________________________________________
I block my UST 89 ft. tower when it's down where I want and then lower it a tad more to make sure it's on the blocks. I make sure the uphaul cable is a tiny bit slack. Then there's little chance of s
I have the same tower. I block it with the largest wooden pieces I can jam through so there is as little play as possible. You must make sure every section is blocked and can't move. Then I lower it
Jameco is still in business: www.jameco.com Someone there might be able to help you. Les W2LK On 8/7/2013 9:35 AM, Anthony W. DePrato wrote: Well this is off subject but hope i dont get kicked off hi
I will be installing a UST HDX-572MDPL in a month or so. The UST FAQ calls for 1"x27" anchor bolts; ATSM F1554 Gd.55. I had gone through many of the very interesting TT archives where anchor bolts we
I guess I should have mentioned that this a used tower which is why I need bolts. Les W2LK I will be installing a UST HDX-572MDPL in a month or so. The UST FAQ calls for 1"x27" anchor bolts; ATSM F15