Check the SteppIR reflector for lots of comments from owners. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SteppIR/ 73, Joe WDØM 4 L SteppIR _______________________________________________ See: http://www.ms
Use Phillystran - that will solve the problem, and it's strong too. 73, Joe WDØM _______________________________________________ See: http://www.mscomputer.com for "Self Supporting Towers", "W
I had a Mosley Pro57B-40. It worked well. Mosley customer service is absolutely abysmal. Beware. Quality was a bit questionable - they had to send replacement parts, and even then, they were not "rig
Guy I find it hard to see how you could "disagree" with me - you weren't at my home to see the lousy workmanship of the product I received. At least I don't THINK you were there. You may have a diffe
I did exactly as they suggested - a 4 foot section of pipe and start going around in a circle......don't get too dizzy. The longer the length, the more leverage. My installation was in Alaska. It hel
Google is our friend: http://www.tennadyne.com/ 73, Joe WDØM _______________________________________________ See: http://www.mscomputer.com for "Self Supporting Towers", "Wireless Weather Stat
I've used a "shepherd's jack" in the past - and it works fine. Best bet - buy new ones and cut off the old ones so no one trips over them. 73, Joe WDØM ________________________________________
I agree with WOØW's comments below, and will add a few more. In the Rocky (aptly named) Mountains, we have a tough time as well. I couldn't install my tower below ground, so I drilled 25 holes
I'll bite. And I certainly don't mean to dissuade you of your opinion. Band changes, although not instantaneous with the SteppIR, take only a matter of seconds. Its not that you don't/can't hear anyt
Excellent question, Chuck. Mine has been through a winter ice storm with absolutely no problems, here at 7500 feet in the Rockies. Here's a picture of my SteppIR after the storm: http://home.centuryt
Dig a hole around them, then cut them off below surface and cover 'em up..... 73, Joe WDØM _______________________________________________ See: http://www.mscomputer.com for "Self Supporting T
Hi George, I use LMR-400 on my 55 foot TX-455, with no problems. I rarely crank it down, however, but when I do, it just slips through the coax standoffs when I lower it. I've had no difficulties at
I used to have a Cushcraft 5 element 6M beam atop the tower in Alaska. It withstood 125 mph winds, -40 temperatures, 3 inches of ice, and I worked all states in 30 days. I've since moved to CO and no
TTers: I'm very sympathetic with Wayne. In south west Colorado (Pagosa Springs) my home sits on bedrock. All 5 acres of my property is bedrock under just a few inches of soil. When it cam time to put
Hi Alan, Excellent point. I'm in the process of rearranging the cables - haven't updated the photo. I did have a strike, and nothing untoward happened to the protected side. Although I'd agree with P
You bet - Frigid North Electronics used to sell Rohn - bought a bunch when I lived in Alaska: (907) 562-3219 Anchorage, AK 73, Joe WDØM ex-WL7M _______________________________________________
Haven't noticed it here - but in south west Colorado, it doesn't rain that much. SteppIR 4 element at 60 feet. 73, Joe WDØM _______________________________________________ See: http://www.msco
Anyone have the specifications on the MOV for the ICE Model 303 lightning protector? Mine failed after a lightning strike - I've called ICE many times, but can't get through - their phone line seems
My goof - indeed, it's a gas tube that I meant to ask about. Duh. I finally managed to get ahold of Mike at ICE - he generously offered to replace the parts for free - send in the defective units and