Steve - You can see step-by-step pictures on my web site www.w3yy.com. The pictures are contained in the Projects section under Phillystran. The direct URL is http://www.w3yy.com/phillystran_assembly
Tensioning the Phillystran is a good point if you find it easier to install the guy grips with the Phillystran held tight, but it is not a requirement. Phillystran recommends tensioning only as an op
Al - If you haven't trammed an antenna before, also be aware that unless the tram line is very taught there is a lot of sag in the line as the antenna reaches the top of the tower. With only 18 inche
Steve - I saw some replies, but am not sure anyone fully explained the reason why lb-ins is the same as in-lbs. Here's why: When you see some numerical result with two concatenated units, like inch-p
I too have used this mast material for over thirty years. For moderate sized installations it is wonderful. Lightweight, doesn't rust, easy to drill, relatively low cost, and seems to handle the wind
Tom - I've always pinned my masts to the rotators, including a G-1000DXA and G-2800DXA. I've had no problems with the moderate size antennas I use, e.g. 4-el SteppIR, Magnum 240N 2-el 40. My reasonin
Scott - Yes, I think you can go too high. Why do I say this? First, I believe in the basic method used in the HFTA program, having produced a similar computer program for my personal use in about 198
Bob - I'm not a balun expert, but would recommend you try the Palomar BA-8. I've been using them here. They seem to work and there are no delicate windings that might arc over under higher SWR condit
Jim - Just one follow-up question, and I don't mean as a defense of the BA-8 or similar baluns. I'm just curious. The BA-8 appears to be an implementation of a balun design that appears it the ARRL A
Something either has capacitive or inductive reactance, both not both at the same time. --Original Message-- From: towertalk-bounces@contesting.com [mailto:towertalk-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf
Tony - As previously noted, neverseize or not, you just need a ground crew to put a little upward pressure on the section while someone is on the tower assisting with the separation. No big deal. A t
Mark - You can see the method I used to joing EHS and Philly together at http://www.w3yy.com/Phillystran.htm. 73, Bob - W3YY I am getting ready to assemble the top guys on my rohn 45 tower. I intend
Ray - What really would concern me is that these are not Nicopress sleeves. Who knows what degree of holding power or quality they will provide. The Nicopress tools are designed to work with Nicopres
I thought that was kind of a funny description. I'm sure they meant guyed, as I don't think this one was self-supporting, HI. Anyway, an incredible video. Free climbing at 100ft is something I don't
Good advice from Dave. And, sometimes you don't even have to fight with the adjuster. They may just accept the professional estimate and send you a check. It's happened to me on several occasions. GL
Don - I agree with W9GE, although I wish you well, I fear you are vastly underestimating the time required, even for the project you describe. I can hardly get my climbing gear together in an hour, m
I confess to not having read this whole thread. So at the risk of repeating others experience or making statements that conflict with real experts, let me say I have 4 TB-3's that were lubricated wit
Let's stop beating this horse to death. Hasn't this thread become totally off-topic? Why should they? It is funded by the government. Just another liberal media outlet. 73 Tom W7WHY _________________
Steve - I replaced my T2X rotators (actually they replaced themselves by failing) with Yaesu G-1000DXA and G-2800DXA rotators. I'm using Green Heron RT-21D controllers with both. The G-1000DXA rotate
Speaking of which, I have a spare G-1000DXA controller in perfect condition that I'd like to sell. Anyone interested, please contact me off-line. Thanks. 73, Bob - W3YY You could always just sell the