I used Phillystran on my tower in coastal Alaska for a decade - no problems, even with 3 inch icing on the Phillystran and 125 mph winds. It too was 4000 pound rated. For a picture (which appeared in
I used earth screw anchors on my 50 foot tower in Alaska, which stood up to 125 mph winds and heavy snow and ice loads with no problems. We lived right on the coast and were subject to lots of heavy
Unless you have a realtor who is 1) professional, as most are, or 2) a ham like my brother, who is a broker in WA state. Check around. Blanket condemnations don't do anyone justice. The realtor who a
First thought would be to buy/borrow a metal detector. 73, Joe WDØM _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTalk mailing list Tower
Hi Les, I feel your pain. Virtually ALL my 5 acres is bedrock. I tried finding a place to dig out a base for my 55 foot crank up tower, to no avail. I went through lots of questions, trying to figure
Hi Ian, Sounds like a very reasonable way to proceed. I doubt you'll have a big problem using the epoxy approach. I used a material called "Rockite" - a cement product used to locate heavy machinery
Hi Gary, Not a problem - SteppIR owners have the same issue - the boys at SteppIR are snowed and take a little time to get to their e-mail. May I suggest the old fashioned approach of using a telepho
Hi Wayne, The only 10 - 40 M beam I'm aware of is the MonstIR by the SteppIR company - but it has a very large wind load area. However, SteppIR will be presenting to the market (at Dayton) an antenna
Hi Gary, There are many ways to achieve the goal. I used ICE protectors for my system, and the waterproof housing I purchased from an electrical supply company - it's fiberglass and works well. You c
Hi Michael, If you don't have the technical manual for the mast, here's a reference for the HTML version on line: http://www.tpub.com/content/antennaandmasts/TM-11-5820-538-12/ You can also order the
I had no choice but to go with a Ufer ground and the "copper ring" around the tower base, due to my tower being locate on bedrock. You can see how I did it at: http://home.centurytel.net/WD0M/ Click
I wonder how many of us got the Monty Python reference..........Holy Hand grenades! Joe _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTalk maili
The Yaesu G-5500, an az/el satellite rotator, worked well for me for a couple of decades, including 10 years or so in Alaska in extreme conditions. 73, Joe WDØM _______________________________
Although my UST TX-455 is not grouted, it makes sense to me that it should be done simply to have moisture run off the top and keep the bolts a bit more rust free. Here in the desert southwest that i
I use my GPS receiver. Walk from the tower base to what you believe is close to true north, then check your return path - it should be 180 degrees. If not, then repeat the process until you find it.
I just lowered and raised my TX-455 - it's typical. Can't speak for the 572, but I have to give the 455 a little push before it starts to tilt over. I see that as a good thing. I'd rather have it sta
Used to have a Ham IV - sold it and bought the Yaesu G-1000. I'm very happy with that decision. I've had the Yaesu for about 7 years, and had no problems. Used it when I lived in Alaska, and it survi
At the risk of suggesting over-reaction in this discussion and being labeled an Enviro-Nazi (I believe that is the correct term), the more accurate subject for this discussion should be: Potential Ne
Hello from one of the lightning centers of the world. I run a 4L SteppIR, the tower's been hit, lost a couple of ICE protectors (graciously repaired for free by ICE), and everything still works fine.
The California DMV would be a good place to start. _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTalk mailing list TowerTalk@contesting.com http