Another one is "lose" as in when you no longer have something. Everyone insists on writing it as "loose", which is the opposite of "tight". You "lose" a tower if it's not installed properly; for exam
Hello all, I know somebody asked this not too long ago....who makes/sells the matching transformers/connectors for 1/2" 75-ohm CATV hardline? I want to run about 300 feet of this stuff out to my trib
On my surplus portable mast, I replaced the 1/8" cable with bigger stuff, as I put a KT34XA on it as a somewhat "permanent" installation. I then used the Loos to tension it. The military method does
Hi all, Thanks to all who replied to my recent question on transformers and connectors for CATV hardline. As usual, the gang came through with flying colors. Thanks especially to N4ZR, NN4T, WX0B, W1
Of course they don't know. They're owned by Tandy, parent company of RadioShack!!! -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/towertalkfaq.html Submissions: towertalk@contesting.com Administrative requ
Hi Dave, I've done that with plastic plants and flowers to hide masts, guy wires, etc., and it seemed to work OK. The biggest problem I had was that I had to replace the artificial stuff periodically
Unfortunately, I have to add my name to the list of those who are not impressed with the Yaesu rotors. My -800 started acting intermittently after only three weeks on the tower, and the only load on
Simply because without these greedy bloodsuckers, none of these stupid claims would get very far. As an attorney I know has said, "it's 99% of lawyers that make the rest of us look bad." The USA is t
If he did, I'll bet he didn't get it. They refused to supply one to me for my MA550, saying "we don't supply instructions or diagrams". Some customer service. I've scratched US Tower off my list of s
How about the one on bee stings? 73, Mike K3AIR -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/towertalkfaq.html Submissions: towertalk@contesting.com Administrative requests: towertalk-REQUEST@contesting.
Hello all, For those who want/need a copy of the manual for the AB-621, I can supply them for $6.50 each total cost, including first class mail within the USA. Please reply direct. Sorry for the dela
Greetings Towertalkians: For Sale: US Tower MA-550 55-foot crank-up with the tilt-over rotor base (I think they call it the MARB 550). Included is the associated hardware, j-bolts, etc. It does need
diameter don' dishes? The AB-621/G was originally designed to handle a 150-lb dish in 100 mph winds. It was designed for temporary (and quick) installation of microwave dishes to provide point-to-poi
YES! That's part of the fun (as well as learning something about this stuff)!!! hours. Since you're not making the big bucks, guess you aren't a lawyer <g>. I also bought my 34XA used. I took it apar
Another name for a big hole in the ground that collects water :) 73, Mike K3AIR -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/towertalkfaq.html Submissions: towertalk@contesting.com Administrative request
<< > Whoa, Easy, big fellah. With that attitude you'd wind up with LESS than our When I learned about "ex post facto" concepts in high school about a hundred years ago, I learned that the establishme
<< Greetings, This question is directed to those who have buried guy anchors. What measures do you take to prevent people from running/walking into them? Do you attempt to hide the anchor point someh
Our local ordinance limits towers to 70 feet, unless a variance is obtained, which (like in a lot of other locations) is a pain to apply for and somewhat difficult to get. However, we are in a built-
I also like the HF2V - had a couple of them that I took overseas with me back in my USAF days. I would put two or three dozen radials under one, spreading them out in a circle from the base of the an
The way I recall it is most insurance companies will NOT pay the insured party anything for his/her labor if he does the work himself. I had a friend who is a carpenter and his house burned. The insu