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21. [TowerTalk] Guyed tower stuff--for the record (score: 1): Author: TOMK5RC@aol.com (TOMK5RC@aol.com); Date: Fri, 14 Aug 1998 11:30:17 EDT; << 4) And "If you want to resist torque use the TA-45 assemblies and six guys." >> Amen! Wish I had discovered how effective they are 20 years ago! I highly recommend them. Tom, K5RC/7 -- FAQ on WWW:; /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-08/msg00430.html (7,234 bytes)
22. [TowerTalk] 20 meter SWR (score: 1): Author: TOMK5RC@aol.com (TOMK5RC@aol.com); Date: Fri, 21 Aug 1998 12:47:09 EDT; Tom, Could be the interaction with the L or the coax going bad. I put a 40 meter sloper 10' down and 50' out from my 2 el 40 and it changed the SWR on the beam. Tom, K5RC/7 -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.; /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-08/msg00640.html (6,999 bytes)
23. [TowerTalk] Connecting RF Choke 40-2CD (score: 1): Author: TOMK5RC@aol.com (TOMK5RC@aol.com); Date: Sat, 22 Aug 1998 15:43:18 EDT; << Sure - it's my preferred method. Trying to weatherproof split coax is just about impossible. Used "Liquid Tape" for the first time when I put up my 402-CD. Put about 6 coats on the split in the co; /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-08/msg00697.html (7,800 bytes)
24. [TowerTalk] AB-105C (score: 1): Author: TOMK5RC@aol.com (TOMK5RC@aol.com); Date: Sat, 22 Aug 1998 16:07:34 EDT; The manual you are looking for is TM11-2615A (Army) or TO16-35AB105-6 (Air Force) Published in 1952. It's nice to have, but isn't much help for installation, unless you have an army battalion at your; /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-08/msg00698.html (8,017 bytes)
25. [TowerTalk] AB105 - The Curse (score: 1): Author: TOMK5RC@aol.com (TOMK5RC@aol.com); Date: Sat, 22 Aug 1998 16:26:46 EDT; The Curse of Ft. Huachuca by Tom Taormina, K5RC I'm not often given to looking to the dark side for answers to inexplicable events, but, after a 20 year string of bizarre happenings, I am labeling th; /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-08/msg00699.html (11,964 bytes)
26. [TowerTalk] Compact 40M Beams (score: 1): Author: TOMK5RC@aol.com (TOMK5RC@aol.com); Date: Tue, 25 Aug 1998 09:58:04 EDT; << Maybe we are blessed with mild weather and low humidity etc. and that goes a long way for antenna longevity. Now that I've said this, they'll probably fall apart..... YMMV, 73 Rod >> Like the real; /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-08/msg00802.html (8,029 bytes)
27. [TowerTalk] Soldering Iron Problem's (score: 1): Author: TOMK5RC@aol.com (TOMK5RC@aol.com); Date: Tue, 25 Aug 1998 23:44:30 EDT; << It seems like everytime I pick up the soldering gun to use it, it doesn't work right. I have to take some pliers and loosen the nuts that hold the tip in and re-tighten them. Are there any good ti; /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-08/msg00847.html (9,621 bytes)
28. [TowerTalk] Soldering (score: 1): Author: TOMK5RC@aol.com (TOMK5RC@aol.com); Date: Wed, 26 Aug 1998 10:13:29 EDT; << I use a stainless steel "toothbrush" to clean the tip of the iron. >> You are also removing the plating from the tip every time you use the SS toothbrush. Greatly lowers tip life. For outdoor work; /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-08/msg00868.html (7,089 bytes)
29. [TowerTalk] A Question about Mast Tubeing (score: 1): Author: TOMK5RC@aol.com (TOMK5RC@aol.com); Date: Thu, 2 Jul 1998 09:22:49 EDT; ARGHHHHH!!!!!!!! Please don't dispense advice based on pragmatic experience. Schedule 40, 80, whatever, pipe was designed to carry liquids and gasses, not to support anything. You will not find struc; /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-07/msg00075.html (8,854 bytes)
30. [TowerTalk] Cushcraft U-bolts (score: 1): Author: TOMK5RC@aol.com (TOMK5RC@aol.com); Date: Thu, 2 Jul 1998 09:30:12 EDT; I used a couple of Cushcraft U bolts on my KT34A (stolen from my 2 meter beams). They also galled badly. One of the myths in our hobby is that stainless steel (300 series and 18-8) is the magic answe; /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-07/msg00076.html (7,867 bytes)
31. [TowerTalk] X9 40m add on kit (score: 1): Author: TOMK5RC@aol.com (TOMK5RC@aol.com); Date: Sat, 11 Jul 1998 12:09:24 EDT; << Steve the fantastic BUZZ words these days is ISO90001, which is great for the suiters and watercooler gang. But hams look for results. Wow. ISO 9000 is now being blamed for poor antenna peformance; /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-07/msg00342.html (8,665 bytes)
32. Re[2]: [TowerTalk] X9 40m add on kit (score: 1): Author: TOMK5RC@aol.com (TOMK5RC@aol.com); Date: Mon, 13 Jul 1998 06:58:23 EDT; << I found this unnecessary and unfunny. Steve has tried to explain what happened. >> I agree. We are just beginning to see ham radio manufacturers take some ownership for their own quality and liste; /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-07/msg00373.html (8,392 bytes)
33. [TowerTalk] KT-34XA problem during re-capping (score: 1): Author: TOMK5RC@aol.com (TOMK5RC@aol.com); Date: Thu, 16 Jul 1998 06:55:31 EDT; << on exactly how they are positioned when they are tightened down the first time. In his case, we solved the problem with some inserts made of aluminum flashing material, available at your local bui; /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-07/msg00474.html (7,444 bytes)
34. [TowerTalk] FAA stuff (and FCC registration too) (score: 1): Author: TOMK5RC@aol.com (TOMK5RC@aol.com); Date: Fri, 17 Jul 1998 17:56:50 EDT; There are no exceptions for ham towers. We follow the exact same regs as everyone else. Redundancy in the type-approved lighting fixtures usually keeps you out of trouble from having a "blackout". Wh; /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-07/msg00508.html (7,652 bytes)
35. [TowerTalk] Re: FAA Lighting Req'ts (score: 1): Author: TOMK5RC@aol.com (TOMK5RC@aol.com); Date: Fri, 17 Jul 1998 22:42:30 EDT; << >have plans for, and IS ALREADY PIERCED by existing 65 foot Whoa, guys. There is a big difference between filing your construction permit with the FAA and FCC and being required to obstruction mar; /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-07/msg00517.html (7,979 bytes)
36. [TowerTalk] Bees (score: 1): Author: TOMK5RC@aol.com (TOMK5RC@aol.com); Date: Mon, 20 Jul 1998 11:21:23 EDT; << The protein in the venom caused an exaggerated reaction. >> Yep, its called anfalactic (sp?) shock. All of the blood vessels in your body constrict, as does your airway. Given a severe enough reac; /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-07/msg00576.html (8,308 bytes)
37. [TowerTalk] FS: Johnson KW Matchbox (score: 1): Author: TOMK5RC@aol.com (TOMK5RC@aol.com); Date: Tue, 21 Jul 1998 15:32:48 EDT; << Please restrict for sale items on this list to towers or antennas only. Thanks. Bill C'mon gang, let's heed the list moderators' guidelines and stick to the theme of each reflector. I get over 80; /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-07/msg00635.html (7,653 bytes)
38. [TowerTalk] Rotor identification query (score: 1): Author: TOMK5RC@aol.com (TOMK5RC@aol.com); Date: Wed, 22 Jul 1998 22:45:02 EDT; Cornell Dubiler, or CDE was the company that made the HAM and TTX series of rotors before Telex bought them. The control boxes are up and down compatable with all series of their HAM and TTX rotors.; /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-07/msg00730.html (7,333 bytes)
39. [TowerTalk] 2 Meter Antennas (score: 1): Author: TOMK5RC@aol.com (TOMK5RC@aol.com); Date: Thu, 23 Jul 1998 13:25:53 EDT; I've been told by sysops to use omnidirectional antennas so that the other users can hear your signal and avoid collisions. I have had great success with Diamond base station antennas. They have lots; /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-07/msg00768.html (7,160 bytes)
40. [TowerTalk] Boom to Mast Bracket (score: 1): Author: TOMK5RC@aol.com (TOMK5RC@aol.com); Date: Fri, 31 Jul 1998 10:05:10 EDT; Does anyone have a 4-Ubolt KLM boom-to-mast bracket for a 3" boom in their junk box that they want to part with? When upgrading from a KT34A to an XA, they do not furnish a new boom to mast bracket.; /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-07/msg00993.html (6,970 bytes)

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