There was some discussion here recently on this subject. Think all agreed that what one reads at X feet may be totally different than at Y feet, but for wx instrument siting the following is what the
If I didn't already have the arms that came with my HyGain and Tri-Ex crankups I'd have KF7P's arms mounted in a moment. My loops are in the lengths indicated by the mfr's and in the decades I've had
I needed a new base for my WT-51 when I first moved it from Portland to the OR coast. Looked at the base dwg I had, figured how much time, labor, material, and new swear words it would take me to bui
While I suspect there is no confusion in the ongoing current banter about the Tri-Ex W-51, it might be well to remind all that the W-51, as I recollect, differs structurally from the later WT-51 (one
Not sure what you mean by 'wind zone' or why you couldn't find on Google (scores of references down even to state) , but here is one that is general and originates from FEMA - http://www.icfhomes.com
My recollection is the Champion site references Version E but G has been out for awhile. Are there differences in wind data between the two? Don W7WLL --Original Message-- From: Mike Ricketts Sent: M
Fellow ham passed this on to me today. Id seen it before but long long ago and had forgotten the soundness of the descriptions, especially the Skill saw which I used a couple of days ago on definitio
I had a similar problem with high SWR on 20. Checked coax first but it was OK. I found a 15M reflector trap with corroded screws. Figured I'd better check them all and found most of the trap screws i
Interesting thread. Here we use the Peet 2000. The output data from the sensors is also sent by packet to a site north of us where it is, with other Peet stations hosted by hams, integrated into the
There are definite differences in between the various more well known wx station manufacturers and even more between the sensors they supply. It really all depends on what the buyer is looking for in
I use sash weights from old windows at one end of my wire antennas. Up and down with tree sway and wind load. Don W7WLL Hello all, The south end of my 80-meter dipole runs among trees. The trees are
Ran across this looking for something else and noticed a section on towers, grounding and other items we are all interested in. Sample article. http://www.thebdr.net/articles/steel/twrs/TT-dissipator
When I picked up some Nylock's from the local marine supply house for the fishing fleet in Newport they said there are counterfit Nylok nuts on the market and you need to be careful that you don't en
From Wikpedia: "Authorities disagree on whether nyloc nuts should be reused. For example, Carroll Smith (Carroll Smith's Nuts, Bolts, Fasteners, and Plumbing Handbook) notes that the nylon insert is
BUT Nylock LLC, the US manufacturer, uses Nylock with a circle R on their website so it must registered as a trademark design vs a plain tradename. Not important. Thing is they work and I agree with
I need to replace a Fulton K2501, just worn out after a few decades of use. I know the K2550 is its replacement. I find two K2550 models being advertised. One is a K2550 0101 and the second is a K255
My WT-51 also has the welded tabs to support the rotor plate. Don W7WLL --Original Message-- From: KJ6Y-- via TowerTalk Sent: Sunday, September 17, 2017 2:45 PM To: towertalk@contesting.com Subject:
Have used bags and other similar methods over the years to cover the winches on older tilt-over fixtures I had and those on both my WT-51 and HG-70HD crankup towers but would really like to find some
To begin, I have zero experience with a fan dipole. Ive read what I could find but see there are a number of variables to consider and not all are in agreement (not unusual) on feedpoint arrangement
Understood. I had not considered using as a flat but the spreader thought is a good one. I do have the room and PVC to do that. As I noted I've never used a fan and so this is a learning curve for me