Do any of you know a good list for antenna discussions? Thanks Tom _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTalk mailing list TowerTalk@con
My lot size is 160' wide by 125' deep. Want to run a wire ant. for 40m to "maybe" 160m. Problem being I have to feed it from the side of the lot. Was thinking of maybe a horizontal delta loop. Unable
The house is dead center on the lot. There is a 30'X40' detached garage to one side. Looking at the lot from the front, the ham room will be to the right/rear side of the home. Thinking of feeding wi
Is there anything to be gained from feeding the TA33 with a 1:1 balun?????? Tom, W1ALZ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTalk mailin
Thanks, that was one of the things I had in mind. The other is with a balun I can use a PL259 connector and make it weather tight, rather then an open ended coax feeding the antenna. Balance, and, wi
I'm "hoping" to use a Marine Band Base Antenna on the 2 Meter band and was wondering IF there would be any advantage to putting a 1:1 balun at the feed point of the antenna? Just thinking out loud ab
Seeing as how I have no real "need" for the marine band, I guess I will just put up the correct antenna for 2 Meters and not try to "cheap out"! Thanks to all Tom W1ALZ Hope I don't sound foolish!!!!
This paragraph reflects the way that I'll more then likely go: "If you really want to work 2m optimally, an antenna made for a frequency 12% away isn't the right choice, unless it is vastly less hass
Having never installed one, how does one install one by hand? Dumb question but I'm faced with maybe doing it & need to be an "inquiring" mind. Thanks for your input. Tom W1ALZ Hans - N2JFS _________
Thanks for the quick reply & as I thought, there has to be a mechanical "advantage" employed!!! Hence the 4' pipe. Thanks again. Tom W1ALZ On 1/7/2014 5:22 PM, David Blake wrote: Not too difficult, j
I'm going to be using Phillystran Cable .22 size and am not able to use the "Big Grip" on a couple of the ends & was wondering if a standard "guy wire clamp" can be used and what is the recommended c
I know I'm sticking my neck out here to get sliced BUT I would like some input as to what you guys think is a "good" rotor to purchase? I'm using an old Mosley TA33 at 40' on Rohn 25 with a Hazer. I'
Steve, Try McMaster: http://www.mcmaster.com/# Thanks for the help 73, Steve K1PEK _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTalk mailing li
NOT being any kind of expert, but it appears to me, that the movement is in the "slack" of the rotor? Just installed a US Tower MA550 and put up the antenna and removed the MAF RAISING FIXTURE Now th
Dave has my vote on his idea!!!! Seems like it's the way to go? Tom W1ALZ On 4/14/2014 4:52 PM, David Robbins wrote: Personally I usually prefer replying only to the reflector. on some reflectors tha
Just my 2 pennies here, but I'm going to be using SS hardware but I'll be using SS Nyloc Nuts. Also if using SS, be sure to use never seize compound, if you don't, the nuts will almost for sure seize
NO FLAMES HERE! Here is what I have for choices: Not the average Home Depot / Lowes "Stuff" A286 Super AlloyWith approximately 26% nickel and 15% chrome, this iron-based super alloy brings you the st
Charlie, I understand & I'm really only interested in the shear strength of the bolt itself. When I was in 1 land I wasn't as critical about hardware as I've learned to be here in 4 land (Southwest C
Jim's thoughts are the same as mine. Has anyone here purchased new tower sections & if so, what size hardware did it come with? I suspect that the larger hole is for alignment. Tom W1ALZ On 5/8/2014
The last post on Yaesu rotors got me think about a question/need that I have. Does anyone know where I can get the Male 6 pin Cinch Jones plug for the controller (6 pin). It appears to have 5 pins th