Author: Andreas Hofmann <Andreas.Hofmann@microsoft.com>
Date: Thu, 1 Dec 2011 00:47:46 +0000
Hi, I have decided I need a tower to get better antennas up in the air. Thinking about the SteppIR DB 18, 40m 2 el, 20 and up 3el. Now, my property slopes pretty much in every direction by 5 degrees.
Author: Andreas Hofmann <Andreas.Hofmann@microsoft.com>
Date: Thu, 1 Dec 2011 18:47:03 +0000
I have received an overwhelming response to my questions. I should have mentioned a few more points/requirements: - single multiband beam 40 - 10. No stacks. I am running verticals and wires hanging
Author: Andreas Hofmann <Andreas.Hofmann@microsoft.com>
Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2011 07:13:02 +0000
Hi I want to thank everyone on this alias to suggest running HFTA. I spent and couple of hours tonight and now realized that this was a very valuable exercise. Since I promised to report back some fi
Author: Andreas Hofmann <Andreas.Hofmann@microsoft.com>
Date: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:28:49 +0000
Hi, I plan on putting up a tower this summer. It's likely going to be a crank-up. I am wondering if I can save some money by picking up a used one somewhere local to me. Are there any classifieds tha
Author: Andreas Hofmann <Andreas.Hofmann@microsoft.com>
Date: Thu, 12 Jul 2012 23:05:25 +0000
I got a tower foundation planned and dug up. Plan was to use normal concrete (3500psi) that I would at the same time use for a broom-finish patio at the same time. Now wife things she would like aggr
Author: Andreas Hofmann <Andreas.Hofmann@microsoft.com>
Date: Thu, 12 Jul 2012 23:35:14 +0000
Thanks. Yes, professional is doing the work. I was just concerned about the strength of the concrete. Contractor assured me it is stronger, 4000 psi. The tower is not going anywhere, specs ask for 25
Author: Andreas Hofmann <Andreas.Hofmann@microsoft.com>
Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2012 22:27:04 +0000
I am not sure if you have fully ruled out your own house yet or not. But this may help... I ran into something similar and initially thought it was because of my newly installed power Smart meter. Th
Author: Andreas Hofmann <Andreas.Hofmann@microsoft.com>
Date: Sat, 1 Dec 2012 07:34:57 +0000
Hi group, I am in the final stretch of getting my DB18 up onto a MA 550. Rotator arrived today, its an alfa spid RAK, top mounted. Questions: 1. What rotator cable? I am trying to figure out what rot
Author: Andreas Hofmann <Andreas.Hofmann@microsoft.com>
Date: Sun, 2 Dec 2012 19:47:05 +0000
I got a GH controller as well. In order to change to 20V, do you change settings in the controller, or something else? Thanks Andreas Well, the Alpha Spid can operate from 12-24V. I use a GH controll
Author: Andreas Hofmann <Andreas.Hofmann@microsoft.com>
Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2013 16:07:32 +0000
Hi, I got a 60 feet run from the antenna down, a grounded utility box, then a 150 foot run of LMR400, then another grounded utility box, and another 10 feet to the rig. In which off the 2 utility box
Author: Andreas Hofmann <Andreas.Hofmann@microsoft.com>
Date: Tue, 17 Sep 2013 04:26:49 +0000
Hi, I noticed that my beam heading is off about 30 degrees suddenly. It does not appear that the mast has come loose. I am guessing the offset setting just somehow got lost. Before I go in the settin
Author: Andreas Hofmann <Andreas.Hofmann@microsoft.com>
Date: Tue, 17 Sep 2013 14:34:33 +0000
John, The alpha spid rotator uses a magnetic reed switch and is advertised with a 1 degree precision (http://alfaradio.ca/alfaspid-1.html). Also, I can still turn the antenna and the controller advan