Somehow they don't have an appreciation for tall metal sculptures, particularly if it's made of aluminum on top. Probably a DNA thing. Les Someone can explain why, in general, antennas drive the XYL'
Try http://www.synthetictextilesinc.com/. They make the stuff most redio vendors sell. Les W2LK The squirrel discussion reminded me that I need to buy another 500' spool of rope to hoist wire antenna
Can't help you on the mounting issues but I would try to keep the electrical part simple. Use 12V for everything. One source, one set of stuff to maintain and no code issues for low voltage lines run
Joe, Most local electrical codes require 117V electrical wiring to be run in its own conduit. The standard for 117VAC voltage drop is 2% max at the business end. There is a formula to calculate the r
I have a UST 589HDX and been working on this problem and am planning the following: Build a remote relay box controlled by low voltage. Two wires, two relays, two diodes. In the shack, one DPDT switc
I saw this yesterday but it doesn't say if it has a clutch. Someone mentioned these need to have one so the operator doesn't get hurt in case of a tool bit jamming up. Les W2LK --Original Message-- F
Hi TTians, In a few months I will be starting construction on a new house which will be located on top of a hill on a adjacent piece of property. My HDX589 is currently installed on the manufacturer'
That's exactly the point. I don't want to blast a hole in the rock and then fill it up with concrete. I want to anchor the tower base to the rock with only enough concrete to come a few inches above
Having just drilled a well nearby, I can tell you the rock is solid at least 300 feet. My well had to go down 400 feet to get into the aquifer. The local blaster has also told me the rock is solid an
Kruley, Yaesu will fit. I think the SPID fits too. 73, Les Is there a decent rotator small enough to fit through the bracing of a Rohn 25G tower. How much of a problem is removing one of the braces a
Tom, I have one but won't be able to get it copied until mid next week. Let me know if you get a better offer or if you want it by Saturday. 73, Les W2LK --Original Message-- ________________________
Having been a volunteer firefighter for many years with specific training on propane fires, I can tell you we are trained to understand that a larger sausage shaped propane tank will most likely expl
Me too. I have seen photos of this sort of thing in training but none were this bad. _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTalk mailing
Roger, Thanks for all the great info on your web page. Where did you find that aluminum plate for the house entry box? 73, Les W2LK _______________________________________________ ___________________
Thanks. This makes things real easy. 73, Les _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTalk mailing list TowerTalk@contesting.com http://lis
My tower is about 380 feet from the house and the tower and all coax lines are grounded lightning protected with no problems through a number of bad local storms. However, I have a TopTen band decode
HNY TTers, I am building a new house to replace the 105 year old farmhouse we now live in. The existing cable runs, 3 hardline, 2 control cables and 110VAC to the tower will be retained and will pass
In my case, (building a new house) the radio cables will enter below grade on the other end of the building from the shack. The main 220V supply to the house will be close to the shack. I intend to h
Jeff, Polyphaser and ICE lightning arrestors are DC blocked. Either brand in the line at the entrance to the house should do the trick. Read the white paper at http://www.iceradioproducts.com/33.htm
Should work fine. I have about 200 feet of #24 for mine with no problems. Les W2LK _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTalk mailing li