Download EZNEC from www.eznec.com. They have a demo package which allows up to 10 elements. That should be more then adequate to run a simulation and provide an intuitive feel for your design. If bot
Probably the best folks to ask about dealing with lightning is NASA. They have to deal with it almost year round at Cape ZAP Canaveral. Also might skulk around Univerisity of Florida. I believe it wa
Another product to remove enamel from wire is Eccostrip made by Emerson and Cummings. It also easily removes the Formvar coating used on some enameled wire and Formvar has to be one of the most hatef
First things first. Eccostrip must have been discontinued. It does not appear on the manufacturers website and I mispelled the manufacturer's name. The correct name is "Emerson&Cuming". Eccostrip 94
So if BPL is a Part 15 system then why cannot experimenters use BPL type equipment for communications on the power lines as long as the experimenter's gear complies with Part 15 requirements? Since t
Given that the tower is likely to be next or pretty darn close to the house I suspect the more immediate concern is will the house be damaged. In that case you ping the Homeowners policy. Your insura
Try Lodestone Pacific. They distribute for Micrometals, and Fair-Rite, keep a fairly good inventory and seem responsive. They ship in the same package that the manufacturer uses. 73 Chuck WD4HXG ____
Is CWS Bytemark & Amidon run by the same group. I had some ESL difficulties with CWS a while back and received the same sort of response. Lodestone Pacific distributes both Fair-Rite and Micro-Metals
Difference is the "ENERGY". With your body you are looking at the sub-watt level and ability of the source to continously produce replacement charges. With the electrical storm you have a massive gen
Building or buying next to commercial property and then trying to restrict the rights of the business property owners is wrong. Sounds like the folks who run out, build under an airport flight path a
(IMHO) Because the manufacturer does not want deal with the additional liability. The PE is signing off on the additional liability. The smaller guys are likely offering the extra mile to maintain a
High Frequency Terrain Assessment _______________________________________________ See: http://www.mscomputer.com for "Self Supporting Towers", "Wireless Weather Stations", and lot's more. Call Toll F
Anyone notice a buzzing carrier on 3815 at night? About S9+ in Sterling, Virginia. Chuck WD4HXG _______________________________________________ See: http://www.mscomputer.com for "Self Supporting Tow
Pack the conduit with material that is mildew and corrosion resistant. Stuff the packing tightlyback about two inches and leave a recess at the end of the conduit. Powder the packing surface with Sev
Although they have a minimum order amount Lodestone Pacific has been very responsive to my purchases and accept credit cards. Their inventory is also pretty good. http://www.lodestonepacific.com/ You
Are you looking for a male to male right angle PL-259? I assumed you were looking for a male to female right angle which would provide the PL-259 to SO-239 adaptor type. Chuck WD4HXG ________________
I think the article by K3LC answers my question about the best number of radials for the installation in my particular application. The nest question I have is what benefit if any is there to using b
With the home representing the highest value purchase many will make, I would present this question to both a lawyer and the insurance company. If you think your XYL hates your radio stuff now just w
Light Bulb just went off! PLUMBER'S PUTTY available in hardware stores, Home Depot, Lowes and asundry places. Wide temperature range, goes on easy, comes off fairly easy and can be thrown away. Not a
Many of the poles in Herndon, Virginia are made of fiberglass. Periodically someone will run one down and you can see the material sticking up from the portion mounted to the base. They appear to be