TT'ers I have gravitated from soldering fully PPL 259's. I did all the pre tinning the braid, enlarging the solder holes on the body and have an excellent soldering iron....... But the Crimping metho
Playing with antennas, and tweaking there design are one of the facets that many of us enjoy in this Hobby or as my wife says Sickness ! I would also like to see a apple to apple comparisons of avail
Yes Roger IMO never reuse a PHL big grip even after a short time. there is a small amount of aggregate falls off during removal. YMMV Wayne W3EA PS the used big grips are fine to install a new guy li
DITTO John. The commercial towers even with there Ribbon arrays are great conadates for for TugTuf safety systems. A single or dual mast mount amateur installations are also. But tall multi mounted w
TT.ers In every accident there are valuable lessons to be learned. If there is an upside to a tragedy .I am not a certified climber , but there is a mountain of info on the web and anybody IMO whocli
I remember a fellow TT'er who modified a Fulton 2500 winch . to be able to use a power drill motor ? Wayne W3EA _______________________________________________ _______________________________________
To add to John's replay. I have no experience with the EF-320 but do on many of there other antenna models. So are OWA 50 ohm direct feed some are not.... Not sure of your antenna.A quick visual exam
Hi fellow TT'ers ... Anyone know a source of a 7 pin Plug for the Create RC5B rotor ? Wayne W3EA Ps I don't see why no one sells them in the USA, EEB in VA use to .. Stll selling strong in EU and Asi
Not sure of the device roger is speaking about.... My method is a old well used guy grip ( of the size your using , 3/16 ,1/4, 5/16 ) and either a come-along or in my case Klein leather tensioning st
Never had an antenna on 30 meters and the new little tower I am erecting 74' has as Skyhawk triband antenna @ 75' I though I have this old F-12 rotating Dipole EF401 ??? not sure of the # But Why not
Hi I have used this source for replacement " Rohn " bolts http://www.ebay.com/itm/45JBK-Bolt-Kit-Hot-Dip-Galvanized-Hardware-NEW-for-45G-Tower-Section-/371622397199?hash=item56866bc50f:g:c2oAAOSwt7pX
I have been playing with 75/80 meter 4 sq. since I acquired a Colatcho ( SP) unit back in the late 80's ... First were wire 14 ga suspended from trees. This was on sloping ground and the radial were
OK I am diving into the world of VHF 50 MHZ. My Radio has it and I have never made an 6 meter contact . My Radio has the ability and I say why not. Still can teach and Old dog new Tricks ? Ok after h
The sticking of the TX2 in the south position either CCW or CW is a know issue. Mater of fact it can occur in any position if parked there for long periods of time . As stated by a few. jumping out t
Hi Simon I have used this supplier in the past Wayne W3EA http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nylon-66-Round-Rod-Black-7-8-Dia-875-x-48-Length-1-Pcs-1844-/121718060199?hash=item1c56f634a7:g:9NUAAOSwd0BVuwxD [htt
Hi Alex The tower in the picture was a TV tower and CB tower back in the 70's I seem to remember it called " American Tower" it's a light duty tower for sure , As for spec ??? A light tri band antenn
Roger R-20 has the same Dia. leg material as R-25... it's the Z brace material R -25 5/16" and R-20 1/4" and number of Z's Bays R-25 has 7 where R-20 has 6 bays . The " American tower I am familiar w
TT's Not sure HOW you can manage an UP position with an operating Desk. But I my self have operated STANDING and marching in place during SLOW times while contesting Wayne W3EA ______________________
My Crain Experience with Radio Towers is limited to two dismantles and three erections. As for the Crain it self.... I was a Crain Operator @ Bethlehem Steel for 4 years. Was Crain Checked up to 400
Hi Gedas I have in the past with multi antennas on one mast, I grouped the coaxes together ( the most I had was three coaxes RG 213 ) I taped them in a loop and inserted the coax in a 1" id HD tubing