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181. Re: [TowerTalk] Computer RFI (score: 1)
Author: "K8RI on TowerTalk" <K8RI-on-TowerTalk@tm.net>
Date: Wed, 22 Nov 2006 21:35:35 -0500
Hmmmm... I typed this afternoon and it's still sitting here. Climbing the tower does that, particularly when I really didn't accomplish any thing up there. The most likely culprit is the power supply
/archives//html/Towertalk/2006-11/msg00574.html (10,663 bytes)

182. Re: [TowerTalk] Ground - at base of tower or entrance to house? (score: 1)
Author: "K8RI on TowerTalk" <K8RI-on-TowerTalk@tm.net>
Date: Wed, 22 Nov 2006 22:25:43 -0500
What I did here was to tie the pig tails at the top of the tower (which also form the rotator loops) to the cables coming down the tower using N connectors and a double female connector. Those conne
/archives//html/Towertalk/2006-11/msg00579.html (9,237 bytes)

183. [TowerTalk] Tower Work (score: 1)
Author: "K8RI on TowerTalk" <K8RI-on-TowerTalk@tm.net>
Date: Wed, 22 Nov 2006 22:31:40 -0500
Well, it was beautiful here in Michigan this afternoon and the temps were almost up to 50F. I made one climb. Hopefully I'll be able to finish up the 6-meter antenna work tomorrow "if I can still mov
/archives//html/Towertalk/2006-11/msg00580.html (7,141 bytes)

184. Re: [TowerTalk] Computer RFI (score: 1)
Author: "K8RI on TowerTalk" <K8RI-on-TowerTalk@tm.net>
Date: Wed, 22 Nov 2006 22:50:39 -0500
But that should go on and off with the computer. His goes on and off when the computer is plugged in. OTOH there should be a switch on the back of the power supply that is right in the mains. If the
/archives//html/Towertalk/2006-11/msg00582.html (7,811 bytes)

185. Re: [TowerTalk] Where does the element go? (score: 1)
Author: "K8RI on TowerTalk" <K8RI-on-TowerTalk@tm.net>
Date: Wed, 22 Nov 2006 23:11:34 -0500
"I think" which means I really don't know, that were the element on the under side only the screws would be supporting it rather than the boom and boom to element clamp. OTOH (I've ssen these) given
/archives//html/Towertalk/2006-11/msg00585.html (8,793 bytes)

186. Re: [TowerTalk] Computer RFI (score: 1)
Author: "K8RI on TowerTalk" <K8RI-on-TowerTalk@tm.net>
Date: Wed, 22 Nov 2006 23:53:29 -0500
ORIGINAL MESSAGE: -- REPLY FOLLOWS -- True. This is what is known as "sleep mode" and is quite different from the off mode. Sleep mode is sorta, kinda, similar to the screen saver mode and when turne
/archives//html/Towertalk/2006-11/msg00589.html (10,287 bytes)

187. Re: [TowerTalk] Fallen tower may rise again (score: 1)
Author: "K8RI on TowerTalk" <K8RI-on-TowerTalk@tm.net>
Date: Thu, 23 Nov 2006 05:03:48 -0500
Reply is only to Tower Talk. Referring to something as misinformation and having sent them straight is more than a little vague to those of us who don't know what's what. Roger Halstead (K8RI and ARR
/archives//html/Towertalk/2006-11/msg00596.html (7,875 bytes)

188. Re: [TowerTalk] Fallen tower may rise again (score: 1)
Author: "K8RI on TowerTalk" <K8RI-on-TowerTalk@tm.net>
Date: Thu, 23 Nov 2006 13:38:14 -0500
No it doesn't. Read the bulletings on the right side of the ariticle. The airport was established in 1928. The first two towers were in 1931 which were 400 feet tall. They were replace by one 760 fo
/archives//html/Towertalk/2006-11/msg00613.html (10,080 bytes)

189. Re: [TowerTalk] Fallen tower may rise again (score: 1)
Author: "K8RI on TowerTalk" <K8RI-on-TowerTalk@tm.net>
Date: Thu, 23 Nov 2006 13:57:54 -0500
If the diagram is correct it's under part of the pattern and pretty much in line with an established route and it's in the airport area which means the 1000 foot rule does not apply. That would norm
/archives//html/Towertalk/2006-11/msg00615.html (12,362 bytes)

190. Re: [TowerTalk] Computer RFI (score: 1)
Author: "K8RI on TowerTalk" <K8RI-on-TowerTalk@tm.net>
Date: Thu, 23 Nov 2006 20:21:17 -0500
You are of course, correct Bill. I don't use the standard kyboard input, but rather the USB which feeds an IR wireless unit and even USB has a hot lead as long as the power supply is turned on even w
/archives//html/Towertalk/2006-11/msg00631.html (10,150 bytes)

191. Re: [TowerTalk] HF Vertical Opinions NEEDED... (score: 1)
Author: "K8RI on TowerTalk" <K8RI-on-TowerTalk@tm.net>
Date: Sun, 26 Nov 2006 16:23:59 -0500
I can't really recommend one over another but my experience with the Hy Gain AV640 (Partiot) has been less than stellar. I will hasten to add that the performance could easily be my installation. I
/archives//html/Towertalk/2006-11/msg00704.html (11,315 bytes)

192. Re: [TowerTalk] HF Vertical Opinions NEEDED... (score: 1)
Author: "K8RI on TowerTalk" <K8RI-on-TowerTalk@tm.net>
Date: Sun, 26 Nov 2006 17:16:48 -0500
Thanks for the additional information Bob. As I said the poor results on 20 may be and quite likely are due to my installation and in particular the elevated installation. If I can get it to perform
/archives//html/Towertalk/2006-11/msg00707.html (11,825 bytes)

193. Re: [TowerTalk] HF Vertical Opinions NEEDED... (score: 1)
Author: "K8RI on TowerTalk" <K8RI-on-TowerTalk@tm.net>
Date: Sun, 26 Nov 2006 17:20:32 -0500
Now that home brew version might be something I'd be interested in trying for the winter. Roger Halstead (K8RI and ARRL 40 year Life Member) N833R - World's oldest Debonair CD-2 www.rogerhalstead.com
/archives//html/Towertalk/2006-11/msg00708.html (12,281 bytes)

194. Re: [TowerTalk] Grounding the rotor cable (score: 1)
Author: "K8RI on TowerTalk" <K8RI-on-TowerTalk@tm.net>
Date: Sun, 26 Nov 2006 21:03:49 -0500
I don't disconnect anything since I finished the ground system installation. That's mainly because the connections are too difficult to get at and the storm would be past by the time I could get them
/archives//html/Towertalk/2006-11/msg00722.html (9,671 bytes)

195. Re: [TowerTalk] LMR600 (score: 1)
Author: "K8RI on TowerTalk" <K8RI-on-TowerTalk@tm.net>
Date: Sun, 26 Nov 2006 21:27:01 -0500
I'm running it through three 45s and one sweep 90. I use a messenger cable, tape the ends to a point, and use *LOTS* of cable pulling soap. It is stiff. I've not tried it, but IF you have room you *m
/archives//html/Towertalk/2006-11/msg00724.html (8,650 bytes)

196. Re: [TowerTalk] Needed: Andrews LDF4-50A Coax (score: 1)
Author: "K8RI on TowerTalk" <K8RI-on-TowerTalk@tm.net>
Date: Sun, 26 Nov 2006 21:29:48 -0500
I have two pieces but they are only a 100' each. Maybe a tad longer, but not 110'. I'd have to unroll them to get the specific lengths if you are interested. Roger Halstead (K8RI and ARRL 40 year Li
/archives//html/Towertalk/2006-11/msg00725.html (8,003 bytes)

197. Re: [TowerTalk] LMR600 (score: 1)
Author: "K8RI on TowerTalk" <K8RI-on-TowerTalk@tm.net>
Date: Sun, 26 Nov 2006 23:07:19 -0500
At 50 MHz: Using the times wire page I get 1.2 db for 300' of LMR-600, 2.7 db for LMR-400 and 3.3 db for LMR-400UF Minimum *repeated* bending radius is LMR-600 = 6", LMR-400 = 4", 400UF = 4" You woul
/archives//html/Towertalk/2006-11/msg00730.html (12,549 bytes)

198. Re: [TowerTalk] LMR-600 cable bends in conduit (score: 1)
Author: "K8RI on TowerTalk" <K8RI-on-TowerTalk@tm.net>
Date: Mon, 27 Nov 2006 01:48:20 -0500
Sweep 90's should work. Standard 90's are pushing the minimum radius bends and I'd think would be a bear to pull through. I'm going through three 45's and one sweep 90 although I don't have all the
/archives//html/Towertalk/2006-11/msg00735.html (39,067 bytes)

199. Re: [TowerTalk] Minimum Rotor cable for 250 ft run (score: 1)
Author: "K8RI on TowerTalk" <K8RI-on-TowerTalk@tm.net>
Date: Mon, 27 Nov 2006 05:05:57 -0500
The chart for wire size on the Tail Twister is on page 3 of my manual. (Section 5. Wiring and check-out) For a max length of 200 feet wires to terminals 1 and 2 should be #16 while 3 though 8 are #20
/archives//html/Towertalk/2006-11/msg00738.html (8,146 bytes)

200. Re: [TowerTalk] ACCESS BOX (score: 1)
Author: "K8RI on TowerTalk" <K8RI-on-TowerTalk@tm.net>
Date: Mon, 27 Nov 2006 16:02:09 -0500
I've seen a number of answers most of which should work well. Clear to the bottom of the page is the cable box coming into the house. It's a fairly large page. http://www.rogerhalstead.com/ham_files/
/archives//html/Towertalk/2006-11/msg00754.html (9,773 bytes)

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