- 21. [TowerTalk] PolyPhasing of Station and Type of Braid for Grounding Station (score: 1)
- Author: w5hvv@aeneas.net (Roderick M. Fitz-Randolph)
- Date: Thu, 6 Nov 1997 10:18:09 -0600
- After having suffered 7 major lightning strikes in only 5 years, I am (quite understandably) gunshy. I have had one outstanding success, however, after I followed PolyPhaser's instructions to the let
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-11/msg00099.html (8,936 bytes)
- 22. [TowerTalk] Braid as an Effective Grounding Material (score: 1)
- Author: w5hvv@aeneas.net (Roderick M. Fitz-Randolph)
- Date: Thu, 6 Nov 1997 13:31:18 -0600
- ___________________________________________________________________________ I considered the braid because it has less inductance than copper. My particular situation here is not quite the same as f
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-11/msg00108.html (11,713 bytes)
- 23. [TowerTalk] Use of Braid (score: 1)
- Author: w5hvv@aeneas.net (Roderick M. Fitz-Randolph)
- Date: Thu, 6 Nov 1997 14:20:00 -0600
- I apologize to all. It was not at all clear to readers that the PolyPhaser devices in this instance were to be installed at the hamshack immediately after the coax comes into the hamshack from the to
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-11/msg00110.html (7,780 bytes)
- 24. [TowerTalk] Re: [Antennas] Braid as an Effective Grounding Material (score: 1)
- Author: w5hvv@aeneas.net (Roderick M. Fitz-Randolph)
- Date: Fri, 7 Nov 1997 09:17:25 -0600
- ________________________________________________________________________ I am sure that you are correct regards copper strips being better than braid for lightning disappation because of the lessene
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-11/msg00131.html (15,393 bytes)
- 25. [TowerTalk] Cushcraft 40 meter Beam ??? (score: 1)
- Author: w5hvv@aeneas.net (Roderick M. Fitz-Randolph)
- Date: Wed, 12 Nov 1997 13:57:39 -0600
- _______________________________________________________________________ Ken, several items spring to mind. (1) Check that coax out thoroughly! (2) Don't trust the MFJ-259 if you are in the vicinity
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-11/msg00281.html (9,707 bytes)
- 26. [TowerTalk] Re: Upcoming Compliance (score: 1)
- Author: w5hvv@aeneas.net (Roderick M. Fitz-Randolph)
- Date: Fri, 14 Nov 1997 15:43:43 -0600
- On Fri, 14 Nov 1997, Ward Silver wrote in regards to the upcoming RF compliance: _______________________________________________________________________ Several things pop into mind as I read this: (
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-11/msg00355.html (12,199 bytes)
- 27. [TowerTalk] painted towers (score: 1)
- Author: w5hvv@aeneas.net (Roderick M. Fitz-Randolph)
- Date: Fri, 14 Nov 1997 20:21:22 -0600
- ______________________________________________________________________ The requirement is that the tower be painted in 7 areas divided into the length of the tower. That is, it shall be painted alte
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-11/msg00377.html (9,496 bytes)
- 28. [TowerTalk] painted towers (score: 1)
- Author: w5hvv@aeneas.net (Roderick M. Fitz-Randolph)
- Date: Fri, 14 Nov 1997 20:21:32 -0600
- ____________________________________________ Incorrect, there is no "standard spacing".... rather the regulations call for 7 equally spaced areas alternately painted red and white.... regardless of
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-11/msg00378.html (8,010 bytes)
- 29. [TowerTalk] Re: KT34 XA (score: 1)
- Author: w5hvv@aeneas.net (Roderick M. Fitz-Randolph)
- Date: Tue, 25 Nov 1997 23:04:36 -0600
- _____________________________________________________________ Claude, the take-off angle will depend a great deal on the conductivity of the ground. Let me offer an example. While living in Tucson,
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-11/msg00685.html (8,326 bytes)
- 30. [TowerTalk] Center Insulators (score: 1)
- Author: w5hvv@aeneas.net (Rod Fitz-Randolph)
- Date: Wed, 1 Oct 1997 09:26:48 -0500
- In an effort to not repeat the disaster of having an ice-laden 160/80 meter inverted vees (commonly fed at 120 feet ) pull the PVC T-connector apart and then act as a guillotine on antennas below it,
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-10/msg00015.html (7,783 bytes)
- 31. [TowerTalk] AMPS&SUCH (score: 1)
- Author: w5hvv@aeneas.net (Rod Fitz-Randolph)
- Date: Thu, 2 Oct 1997 19:47:42 -0500
- Hmmmmmm, Ever think how silly you would look taking your gal all over town setting behind you on an 87A?? :-) 73, Ron, SOWP 5545M, _________________________________________________________________ Hm
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-10/msg00067.html (8,158 bytes)
- 32. [TowerTalk] Cable break on MARB 550 US Tower (score: 1)
- Author: w5hvv@aeneas.net (Rod Fitz-Randolph)
- Date: Sat, 4 Oct 1997 19:37:14 -0500
- _____________________________________________________________________________ Frank, you'll never convince me that stainless is NOT better!!! Let me relate an experience that may convince you as wel
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-10/msg00090.html (10,529 bytes)
- 33. [TowerTalk] Antenna Height Optimum for Caribbean/South America (score: 1)
- Author: w5hvv@aeneas.net (Rod Fitz-Randolph)
- Date: Fri, 10 Oct 1997 21:32:27 -0500
- I read with interest the e-mail message from Bill, W4AN, regarding tests performed with his entourage of 10 meter antennas. I am about to put up a TH3 MKIII on the tower, attached permanently to the
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-10/msg00307.html (7,813 bytes)
- 34. [TowerTalk] Re: Rohn TB-3 Warning (score: 1)
- Author: w5hvv@aeneas.net (Roderick M. Fitz-Randolph)
- Date: Tue, 28 Oct 1997 13:06:44 -0600
- _____________________________________________________________________________ I guess ignorance is bliss and I've been most blissful in not realizing that one shouldn't use a thrust bearing to bear
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-10/msg00747.html (10,544 bytes)
- 35. [TowerTalk] Connector insertion loss (score: 1)
- Author: w5hvv@aeneas.net (Rod Fitz-Randolph)
- Date: Mon, 1 Sep 1997 16:50:05 -0500
- ___________________________________________________________________________ Scott, I truly believe that, if you have a several hundred foot run of coax like I do, that regardless of whether or not t
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-09/msg00021.html (9,388 bytes)
- 36. [TowerTalk] Re: N Type Connectors (score: 1)
- Author: w5hvv@aeneas.net (Rod Fitz-Randolph)
- Date: Tue, 2 Sep 1997 09:37:59 -0500
- ________________________________________________________________________ Ian, my experience was with 250 feet of 7/8" hardline. Rod, N5HV -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/towertalkfaq.html Su
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-09/msg00034.html (7,277 bytes)
- 37. [TowerTalk] 9:1 Baluns for Beverages (score: 1)
- Author: w5hvv@aeneas.net (Rod Fitz-Randolph)
- Date: Tue, 2 Sep 1997 15:08:38 -0500
- I am in the market for several (2 minimum, more preferred) 9:1 baluns for Beverage antennas. I am looking for quality. There is no need for power capability: only receive use is intended. I really do
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-09/msg00044.html (6,997 bytes)
- 38. No subject (score: 1)
- Author: w5hvv@aeneas.net (Rod Fitz-Randolph)
- Date: Wed, 3 Sep 1997 20:51:06 -0500
- ___________________________________________________________________________ That settles it! I'm going to stick to Cold Galvanizing by LPS. It is only $6 + change for a 16 oz. spray can that covers
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-09/msg00107.html (7,509 bytes)
- 39. [TowerTalk] Control Cable (score: 1)
- Author: w5hvv@aeneas.net (Rod Fitz-Randolph)
- Date: Wed, 10 Sep 1997 20:50:00 -0500
- ____________________________________________________________________________ Doyle, the RCS-4 does not require any additional cable to control it. It is controlled via the current that is carried th
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-09/msg00269.html (7,508 bytes)
- 40. [TowerTalk] trees as guy anchors (score: 1)
- Author: w5hvv@aeneas.net (Rod Fitz-Randolph)
- Date: Wed, 17 Sep 1997 12:18:28 -0500
- ___________________________________________________________________________ Ed, as a former El Pasoan and also a former Floridian, I can tell you the palm tree root systems are relatively extensive.
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-09/msg00482.html (9,667 bytes)
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