" . . relatively lightning-free coastal Oregon . . ." Well, that bit of information is true (http://www.lightningmaps.org is a great site to monitor). One of the hams up in Lincoln City feeds into th
If this is NOT the appropriate site let me know. Ive some technical questions re this antenna I asked HyGain and the answers appear to be guesses. Since they did not design it but only manufacture an
Tim, Awe inspiring. I can't begin to imagine the engineering effort that went into the design of the whole smoosh! Curious how the neighbors were dealt with when you started this effort back when. Wh
The long sash weights used in old windows work well and they are usually easy to obtain at renovation and rejuvenation stores, even saw some at a Habitat for Humanity outlet a couple months back. The
Looking for some info on a 125 foot length of coax Ive been given. I can only find one place on the cable where the silkscreen is readable. It reads Columbia ?011? Mini 8/U and is terminated with reg
The following is a note sent to the DX club I belong to but so far this antenna has NOT been identified. Thought some of the OTs here might have a larger knowledge base. Don W7WLL -- This was given t
The 1/4 inch 7x19 SS 304 cable breaking strength I bought for use is 6400 lbs vs 7000 for 1/4 inch 7x19 galvanized aircraft cable, more than ample for my need. I would not call that difference 'one h
As Roger has pointed out, wind gradient is an important aspect in the design of any structure - tower or skyscraper. I host a wx station here which feeds into the NOAA system. Until recently I had an
In cleaning up some nasty corrosion on the 15M Refector traps and putting them back together I decided to look at the two DE traps as well. I notice the PNs are different for the Reflector from those
I've a dismantled TET setting out back on some sawhorses that I've saved for something (have not figured out what yet) and the first two pictures of the antenna itself certainly to me looks like the
Large test and instrument manufacturers using aluminum chassis construction, such as Tektronix and HP among others. including military equipment manufacturers, used chromate conversion coating (CCC)
Would be interesting to know the answer to your remark, apparently they are selling enough that they continue to offer it in their catalog. I have two (one up and one down which I use for spare parts
While this topic was interesting, to start, I think I'll just stick with the tried and true of sticking aluminum and wire in the air the old fashioned way and working what I can. At my age I don't ha
Impressive, well done and tnx for sharing. Don W7WLL Here's a link to a talk that W6GJB gave at Pacificon this year about building a contesting trailer for Field Day and county expeditions for state
DX Engineering, Inc. was involuntary dissolved on Aug 24, 1995. The principals were Lew Sayre, W7EW and Bill Sattler N0XX. Lew has an email address on QRZ, Bill does not. The original DX Engineering,
And if the manufacturer is smart and hiring seasoned skilled workers, they are getting a decent wage, not a minimum wage. The labor is a key factor in cost. You can amortize the equipment but not the
LUSO looks like they build one heck of a crankup. I was scared to look at prices. I am impressed though. Did notice something that intrigued me when looking at the 150 foot picture, something that I'
Lets get some facts on the table re US Tower prices than maybe this thread can be closed or taken off-line. Dont worry about cost pricing, IFBs and all that. 1. US Tower is considered a Commercial Of
Cleaning out some files and found the installation instruction package for the HS Series (HS-237, 354, 471, 588 and 6105). Includes everything pertinent to the tower, from the base to guying as well
Correctomundo! This is from the City of Waldport Development Code a small (very small) city N of me. "Tower facilities are subject to the standards identified below. Requests for exceptions to the st