- 1. [TowerTalk] Re: windspeeds (score: 1)
- Author: w2up@op.net (Barry Kutner)
- Date: Thu, 29 May 1997 08:55:48 +0000
- Why are hurricane winds not considered in the EIA specs? Would make sense for planning purposes... -- Barry Kutner, M.D. Internet: w2up@bellatlantic.net 301 Oxford Valley Rd., #801-A Phone 215-493-73
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-05/msg00706.html (8,699 bytes)
- 2. [TowerTalk] Telrex v. Cushcraft, etc. (score: 1)
- Author: w2up@Op.Net (Barry Kutner)
- Date: Wed, 2 Apr 1997 16:14:12 +0000
- The following was posted on our Packet Cluster, and it seems to confirm the surviveability of F12 antennas: Several months ago, I replaced 2 antennas with a new Force 12 Magnum 520/340 yagi. The elem
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-04/msg00045.html (8,226 bytes)
- 3. [TowerTalk] Room For Shorty Above TH11 (score: 1)
- Author: w2up@Op.Net (Barry Kutner)
- Date: Thu, 3 Apr 1997 11:55:41 +0000
- Don't do it! There have been cases of the supports buckling when placed underneath. -- Barry Kutner, W2UP Internet: w2up@op.net Newtown, PA FRC alternate: barry@w2up.wells.com -- FAQ on WWW: http://w
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-04/msg00079.html (9,178 bytes)
- 4. [TowerTalk] Room For Shorty Above TH11 (score: 1)
- Author: w2up@Op.Net (Barry Kutner)
- Date: Sun, 6 Apr 1997 13:24:00 +0000
- I am relaxed. Why, you may ask? Because my tower/antennas are conservatively engineered (aka following specs and manufacturers recommendations) to avoid problems. What kind of problems? Failure from
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-04/msg00171.html (10,346 bytes)
- 5. [TowerTalk] Lightning Protection Components (score: 1)
- Author: w2up@Op.Net (Barry Kutner)
- Date: Thu, 10 Apr 1997 12:36:04 +0000
- Perhaps a knowledgeable person can answer the following: Every time there is a thunderstorm, why don't the commercial stations (radio and TV) shut down their xmtrs and unplug their coax? Do they do a
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-04/msg00296.html (10,036 bytes)
- 6. [TowerTalk] mast weight = a non issue! (score: 1)
- Author: w2up@Op.Net (Barry Kutner)
- Date: Sat, 12 Apr 1997 13:17:02 +0000
- Close, but no cigar. The Hygain rotors (T2X, HAM-X) are designed for a 2 1/16 inch O.D. mast. Anything smaller should be shimmed for on-center rotation. Barry P.S. No, I'm not using shims on my 2 inc
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-04/msg00342.html (8,439 bytes)
- 7. [TowerTalk] mast weight = a non issue! (score: 1)
- Author: w2up@Op.Net (Barry Kutner)
- Date: Sat, 12 Apr 1997 15:37:16 +0000
- As far as anal retentiveness, etc., that's what engineers are for. It's attitudes like yours that result in "they don't build 'em like they used to" quality. 73 -- Barry Kutner, W2UP Internet: w2up@o
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-04/msg00347.html (8,322 bytes)
- 8. [TowerTalk] Stacks of tribanders (score: 1)
- Author: w2up@Op.Net (Barry Kutner)
- Date: Mon, 14 Apr 1997 14:49:44 +0000
- Mine are at 40 and 76 ft. Tower is 75 ft, TH7 just above top, and 402CD 9 ft above that. With guys wires, could have gone 35 to 45 feet. Picked 40 for no good reason other than others thought it was
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-04/msg00398.html (8,174 bytes)
- 9. [TowerTalk] Simplicity of Advice (score: 1)
- Author: w2up@Op.Net (Barry Kutner)
- Date: Tue, 15 Apr 1997 22:41:19 +0000
- I recall from college days at W2SZ seeing Fred, K2TR, carrying sections of Rohn 25 up attached to his belt! -- Barry Kutner, W2UP Internet: w2up@op.net Newtown, PA FRC alternate: barry@w2up.wells.com
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-04/msg00440.html (7,890 bytes)
- 10. [TowerTalk] Station design resources (score: 1)
- Author: w2up@Op.Net (Barry Kutner)
- Date: Wed, 16 Apr 1997 00:27:46 +0000
- Another thing not to forget - If you have your builder install the ground rods before pouring the basement slab, make sure you know where he is going to put basement hardware. I had the builder put i
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-04/msg00448.html (9,276 bytes)
- 11. [TowerTalk] Re: Ground Rods (score: 1)
- Author: w2up@Op.Net (Barry Kutner)
- Date: Fri, 18 Apr 1997 08:23:11 +0000
- Question and comment re ground rod insertion: Comment - I've read that the "water method" is not a good idea because the soil is not in tight contact with the rod, and the decreased surface area of c
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-04/msg00552.html (11,041 bytes)
- 12. [TowerTalk] Verticals of Rohn 25 (score: 1)
- Author: w2up@op.net (Barry Kutner)
- Date: Mon, 21 Apr 1997 09:18:08 +0000
- What are ya'll doing there? This reminds me of a French teacher I had in high school. Believe she was from Georgia, too. When she was teaching pronouns: She said - Tu means "you" and Vous means "y'al
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-04/msg00660.html (8,456 bytes)
- 13. [TowerTalk] Installing Coax Connectors (score: 1)
- Author: w2up@Op.Net (Barry Kutner)
- Date: Mon, 24 Mar 1997 09:21:36 +0000
- In addition to Phil's request, I'd like to hear some tips on installing N connectors. I always have a heck of a time screwing the pieces together. Seems as though the rubber piece is too long... Tnx/
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-03/msg00435.html (8,326 bytes)
- 14. [TowerTalk] Antenna model repository (score: 1)
- Author: w2up@Op.Net (Barry Kutner)
- Date: Tue, 25 Mar 1997 22:03:26 +0000
- I think it's a great idea. I'm surprised the programs' authors haven't thought of this. I bet a lot more pgms would be sold. I would buy it - the big hindrance for me is I'm too lazy to start playing
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-03/msg00514.html (7,280 bytes)
- 15. [TowerTalk] Sommer Antennas ? (score: 1)
- Author: w2up@Op.Net (Barry Kutner)
- Date: Wed, 26 Mar 1997 13:07:32 +0000
- Steve - About 7 years ago, when I was putting together my tower/antennas, I asked around on the NE Packet Cluster (pre-Internet days) about Sommer antennas, as they do look good in their ads. Most of
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-03/msg00540.html (8,365 bytes)
- 16. [TowerTalk] More on soldering... (score: 1)
- Author: w2up@Op.Net (Barry Kutner)
- Date: Thu, 27 Mar 1997 10:27:10 +0000
- As long as we are talking about soldering, here's a related question: Have you ever had to repair your wire antenna in the field? Either the wire breaks (sometimes with the help of my landscaper :.(
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-03/msg00613.html (7,697 bytes)
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