All towers don't have to display the FCC tower ID. Just those requiring FCC registration, i.e. over 200ft or other reasons it would have to be registered with the FAA. Dwayne, KG4ADM
The new anchors in the concrete are the mobile home type that use the slotted bolt for the tiedown strapping and with the square shoulder. The original anchors in < <A HREF="http://ki4d.org/towerpics
Hi Bill, Not sure it came thru when I forwarded it. <A HREF="http://ki4d.org/towerpics4/anchor1.jpg">http://ki4d.org/towerpics4/anchor1.jpg</A> That should do it. Dwayne KG4ADM
Times does manufacture a flooded direct burial LMR cable. It's LMR-400DB. Dwayne KG4ADM -- StripMime Report -- processed MIME parts -- multipart/alternative text/plain (text body -- kept) text/html -
Hi Bryan, There is a Yahoo Group that has all the information you could ever want. Lots of the list members have their own websites regarding these tower sites along with details of the long lines. T
www.flexweave.com << Who "makes" FlexWeave wire? Do they have a Web site? I am after the OEM of the product not the reseller. Thanks >> List Sponsored by AN Wireless: AN Wireless handles Rohn tower s
I can Second (or third) this! The use of crimp PL259 is wonderful! I use RF Industries crimp-on connectors for practically everything...except PL259's on RG58 coax, they don't make a conn for it. I u
Hi Kenneth, My comments below. Dwayne KG4ADM << I can Second (or third) this! The use of crimp PL259 is wonderful! I use RF Industries crimp-on connectors for practically everything...except PL259's
Hi Kevin, You can buy the crimp tool from Tessco < tessco.com >. Here's the description: Manufacturer- Times Microwave Model # - HX4 W/DIES Tessco SKU # - 21271 HX4 crimp tool for crimping connectors
Yes Steve, they take 1/4" x 1-1/2" and 5/16" x 1-1/2" bolts. Dwayne KG4ADM << Curious why? Just acquired 60' some vintage of Rohn 25 ...in good shape - no rust or broken welds! Why does it have diffe
How can he live on the opposite side of the island from the ocean? See...we are paying attention! Dwayne - KG4ADM << One place where aluminum is used effectively is near the sea coasts. A friend has
They are available from Tessco. www.tessco.com Rohn part# 1/2TBE&J 1/2" x 12" eye & jaw turnbuckle 11,000 lb strength Hot dip galvanized $29.50 list 3/8x6, 5/8x12, 7/8x12 also available Dwayne - KG4A
<< Does anybody know where in the Usa I can buy Amphenol PL259 silver plated connectors? >> I use Amphenol silver plated PL259's exclusively (when I must use a PL259). I get them from Tessco < Tessco
<< OTOH if you're pouring something bigger than anchors, i.e. self-support tower base, you DO want to go to the rental yard and get a concrete vibrator. This'll move the concrete around in the hole e
It's a heavy guage welded screen wire with about 1/2 inch holes...spacing between the vertical and horizontal wires. Its found at the hardware store in rolls with the other screen wire. Dwayne - KG4A
Hi Stew, Visit your local home improvement store (Home Depot, Lowes, etc). They have wire color coding tapes with five colors...red, blue, yellow, green white. They carry two brands, 3M and GC Electr
<< I think they do have a sizeable and probably more profitable commercial business. >> Nobody uses Cushcrap in the commercial world either. Dwayne -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/FAQ/towert
It's NATE...National Association of Tower Erectors....natehome.com Dwayne KG4ADM << For Bob: I think there is a Tower Erectors and manufacturer's association, something like NACE or similar. They may