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1. Re: [TowerTalk] Finding True North (score: 1)
Author: "Adam Shirley WJ4X" <WJ4X@AMSAT.ORG>
Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2008 21:22:33 -0500
Then you could just use his rear ;) 73! -Adam WJ4X All those plastic Owls will become redundant when the poles swap over from North to South anyway. _______________________________________________ __
/archives//html/Towertalk/2008-11/msg00265.html (9,027 bytes)

2. Re: [TowerTalk] Finding True North (score: 1)
Author: "Adam Shirley WJ4X" <WJ4X@AMSAT.ORG>
Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2008 21:18:42 -0500
You twist his nose for Declination. Adam WJ4X --Original Message-- From: towertalk-bounces@contesting.com [mailto:towertalk-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Alan NV8A Sent: Tuesday, November 11,
/archives//html/Towertalk/2008-11/msg00292.html (8,607 bytes)

3. Re: [TowerTalk] Yagi feedline choices... (score: 1)
Author: "Adam Shirley WJ4X" <WJ4X@AMSAT.ORG>
Date: Sat, 15 Nov 2008 17:05:16 -0500
I'm putting up a new tower myself, I used a run of Buryflex to the tribander, then a run of LMR 400 to a switch for the other antennas (Wires and verticals). I think these do fine for shorter runs on
/archives//html/Towertalk/2008-11/msg00384.html (9,163 bytes)

4. Re: [TowerTalk] remote enclosures for electronics (score: 1)
Author: "Adam Shirley WJ4X" <WJ4X@AMSAT.ORG>
Date: Tue, 25 Nov 2008 07:16:32 -0500
Do you have a dollar store around? They have plenty of things I've used for housings. Also, Christmas time is a good time to pick up those cookie tins, I use them for shielding, they cut really easy
/archives//html/Towertalk/2008-11/msg00700.html (12,165 bytes)

5. Re: [TowerTalk] Mosley Mini 33 - A - WARC Manual (score: 1)
Author: "Adam Shirley WJ4X" <WJ4X@AMSAT.ORG>
Date: Mon, 22 Dec 2008 14:47:37 -0500
I have a TA 33 manual in PDF if that will help you, They should be simular, let me know if you'd like a copy. 73, -Adam WJ4X Anybody out there that can help me with a copy of the manual for the Mosle
/archives//html/Towertalk/2008-12/msg00563.html (8,128 bytes)

6. Re: [TowerTalk] Best way of getting a line over a tree (score: 1)
Author: "Adam Shirley WJ4X" <WJ4X@AMSAT.ORG>
Date: Wed, 24 Dec 2008 12:48:51 -0500
I have a tennis ball launcher, works great, it'll go over a 150 ft tree easily. I use approx 45 psi of co2 in it. I've shot tennis balls over 2 trees at once before, both 70' tall and approx 100' apa
/archives//html/Towertalk/2008-12/msg00596.html (10,604 bytes)

7. Re: [TowerTalk] Best way of getting a line over a tree (score: 1)
Author: "Adam Shirley WJ4X" <WJ4X@AMSAT.ORG>
Date: Fri, 26 Dec 2008 17:13:12 -0500
I shoot mine like I shoot a bow. It's just a feel for where it's going to go. I sight down the barrel and shoot, just like looking down an arrow. I could most likely hit that 2 sq. ft. hole first sho
/archives//html/Towertalk/2008-12/msg00638.html (10,139 bytes)

8. [TowerTalk] Mosley TA 33 (score: 1)
Author: "Adam Shirley WJ4X" <WJ4X@AMSAT.ORG>
Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2008 18:38:30 -0500
I have a Mosley TA 33 that we put up today, it doesn't want to resonate anywhere useful. Any advice on anything I need to look out for? All the traps are correct, and it's built exactly to spec. Also
/archives//html/Towertalk/2008-12/msg00685.html (7,581 bytes)

9. Re: [TowerTalk] Yaesu G-800SDX Rotator - Motor Connector Query (score: 1)
Author: "Adam Shirley WJ4X" <WJ4X@AMSAT.ORG>
Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2008 23:38:10 -0500
Strangely enough today I looked at the schematic for the 800 DXA rotator I have to see if I could borrow a 12+ line (unfortunately not) and saw that there was nothing at the motor on pin 6. On my "Co
/archives//html/Towertalk/2008-12/msg00697.html (9,379 bytes)

10. Re: [TowerTalk] Maddening Problem Revealed (score: 1)
Author: "Adam Shirley WJ4X" <WJ4X@AMSAT.ORG>
Date: Tue, 30 Dec 2008 13:39:26 -0500
Drill a big enough hole to thread in a faucet bubbler. They are $2 at any hardware store and work really nice and look good. 73! -Adam WJ4X <snip> Now, If I can just figure out how moisture is gettin
/archives//html/Towertalk/2008-12/msg00744.html (7,486 bytes)

11. Re: [TowerTalk] Concrete curing? (score: 1)
Author: "Adam Shirley WJ4X" <WJ4X@AMSAT.ORG>
Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2009 17:19:41 -0500
http://www.cement.org/basics/concretebasics_faqs.asp 73! -Adam WJ4X Howdy, TowerTalkians -- If you know of a website that has concrete cure times, I'd appreciate it if you'd pass it along. I wasn't a
/archives//html/Towertalk/2009-01/msg00141.html (8,102 bytes)

12. Re: [TowerTalk] 1/4" EHS Guy Wire (score: 1)
Author: "Adam Shirley WJ4X" <WJ4X@AMSAT.ORG>
Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2009 06:56:20 -0500
Fastenal is where I buy my cable. I think I paid 21 cents a foot for the 1/4" EHS I bought. You should have one somewhere close to you. Fastenal 616 Frazier S Conroe, TX 77301 P: (936)539-2088 F: (93
/archives//html/Towertalk/2009-01/msg00187.html (7,541 bytes)

13. Re: [TowerTalk] 1/4" EHS Guy Wire (score: 1)
Author: "Adam Shirley WJ4X" <WJ4X@AMSAT.ORG>
Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2009 09:42:11 -0500
I ordered what I got, it took a week or so. They also sourced the anchor bolts for my tower base. If it's not in the store, they order it. Nice place to have locally. Plus they tend to give away fast
/archives//html/Towertalk/2009-01/msg00190.html (10,082 bytes)

14. Re: [TowerTalk] 1/4" EHS Guy Wire (score: 1)
Author: "Adam Shirley WJ4X" <WJ4X@AMSAT.ORG>
Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2009 10:27:31 -0500
I went in and asked for 125' lengths of 1/4" Extra High Strength cable... They called me a week later and told me to come get it.. I didn't ask for the part number. 73, -Adam --Original Message-- Fro
/archives//html/Towertalk/2009-01/msg00192.html (9,962 bytes)

15. Re: [TowerTalk] concrete base stubs for Rohn HDBX 48 (score: 1)
Author: "Adam Shirley WJ4X" <WJ4X@AMSAT.ORG>
Date: Sat, 14 Feb 2009 15:27:17 -0500
http://www.wb0w.com/ 73! -Adam WJ4X I'm looking for concrete base stubs for a Rohn HDBX 48 the original part is BXB8. Does anyone know of a source for these or a safe and reasonable substitute? Thank
/archives//html/Towertalk/2009-02/msg00328.html (8,110 bytes)

16. Re: [TowerTalk] This Company's LMR-400 Equiv. (score: 1)
Author: "Adam Shirley WJ4X" <WJ4X@AMSAT.ORG>
Date: Sat, 14 Feb 2009 16:41:16 -0500
I've used some of the Jefa cable, looks and works great. Seems to be on spec. I have a couple runs out to my tower for wire antennas, and it's great cable. What are you wanting to do with the coax? 7
/archives//html/Towertalk/2009-02/msg00335.html (8,146 bytes)

17. Re: [TowerTalk] HF Mobile Tilt-Over Base (score: 1)
Author: "Adam Shirley WJ4X" <WJ4X@AMSAT.ORG>
Date: Sun, 22 Mar 2009 09:54:40 -0400
Tarheel makes one. We have one on our club's trailer. http://www.tarheelantennas.com/mounts 73! -Adam WJ4X --Original Message-- From: towertalk-bounces@contesting.com [mailto:towertalk-bounces@contes
/archives//html/Towertalk/2009-03/msg00633.html (7,869 bytes)

18. Re: [TowerTalk] Low Loss 400, You get what you pay for (score: 1)
Author: Adam Shirley WJ4X <wj4x@amsat.org>
Date: Tue, 24 Mar 2009 09:52:32 -0400
I also would throw Bury Flex in the running, it's what I use for everything 440 and down. I have a run of Jefe 400, and it works well on HF, but as far as measured spec, I have no clue, but it does a
/archives//html/Towertalk/2009-03/msg00680.html (9,756 bytes)

19. Re: [TowerTalk] Pull ropes in buried PVC (score: 1)
Author: Adam Shirley WJ4X <wj4x@amsat.org>
Date: Wed, 15 Apr 2009 07:52:36 -0400
I second the use of wire soap. It's cheap and won't damage the jacket. You have to watch some petrochemicals as they will slowly erode the plastic jacket on your coax. As far as pulling the wires, I
/archives//html/Towertalk/2009-04/msg00480.html (9,539 bytes)

20. Re: [TowerTalk] Why plastic spreaders on a cage? (score: 1)
Author: Adam Shirley WJ4X <wj4x@amsat.org>
Date: Fri, 17 Apr 2009 21:56:41 -0400
Plastic is cheap and easily mass produced. 73! -Adam WJ4X _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTalk mailing list TowerTalk@contesting.c
/archives//html/Towertalk/2009-04/msg00516.html (9,882 bytes)


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