I dont' understand how anyone can argue against a 3-phase electrical distribution system. The modern part of the world has been using it for many decades and there is proof it's a better system. If y
How do you fix the rain gutter problem? Thanks. Bert VE3OBU --Original Message-- From: towertalk-bounces@contesting.com [mailto:towertalk-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Rick Karlquist Sent: Thu
Hi guys, I also use a half sloper for 80 and the feed point of the 1/4 wave length wire is only about 8 ft above the ground, fed directly with 50 ohm coax. Works great on dx but not so good for local
Rick, You must have a bad hair day!! If I get great reports and I'm happy with my antenna, are you telling me I shouldn't be? Think about it... Bert, VE3OBU I've noticed whenever someone is talking a
I have a friend ready to put up a new tower and we're planning the grounding system. How about placing a big ground plate at the bottom of the hole for the tower foundation before pouring the concret
Hi Pete, Here is a size chart that might be of help. http://www.rfparts.com/picts/1505_chart.jpg Good luck! 73 Bert, VE3NR I bought a crimping tool at Dayton with two dies, but the openings in the di
Hi Kathy, You don't have to worry about spacing between the tri-bander and the D3W. A friend of mine put it on the same boom as the tri-bander, between the driven element and the reflector, with no p
I have a friend who put the D3W on the same boom as the 10/15/20 yagi, between the driven element and the reflector. Works great too! Very compact. 12, 17, and 30M are not harmonics of any other band
You're coming through loud and clear! :-) 73 Bert, VE3NR I have not received anything from the Tower Talk reflector in over a week. Is anyone home. Pete N4KW _________________________________________
Hi Bill, This topic has been discussed before and the simple answer is that you can mount the dipole on the same boom as the 402CD if you want. There will be very little or no interaction. A friend o
These riser clamps look dangerous - too easy to slip off! A modified piece of angle iron, fastened with a saddle or muffler clamp, seems better. With the flat part of the angle iron up, cut a slot wi
One of the best ways to check if you have a bad coax is to terminate the coax with a dummy load that gives you for instance 3:1 in SWR, i.e. 150 ohms. If you have a better SWR, e.g. 2:1 you know you
N-connectors are not much better than BNC and they don't stand up to much power! ;-) A better choice is C-connectors but they are a rare breed. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all! Bert, VE3N
Hi guys, Made my own "EZ hang" for less than $25.00 and it's been working for years. I guess I've been lucky. Seasons Greetings Bert, VE3NR --Original Message-- From: towertalk-bounces@contesting.com
Hi Bill, I don't think anyone is allowed to fly as low as 100ft over populated areas. That would definitely be too close for comfort for me!;-) HNY Bert, VE3NR My family and I recently moved to a won
Hi guys, An OCF antenna works best if the major part of the wire is horizontal. That's at least my experience. 73 Bert, VE3NR --Original Message-- From: towertalk-bounces@contesting.com [mailto:tower
Good point from Chris. Instead of a dead man anchor you can use a screw/earth anchor, which might be easier. You could leave the eye of the anchor just below lawn level. Good luck! 73 Bert, VE3NR Joh
Hi John, If you put that I-beam that shallow in the ground it will give you very little support. You have to put it down at least 2-3 ft!! That's why I suggested a screw anchor with 4" or 6" disc, wh
Hi Julio, According to the Hy-Gain brochure the weight is 465 lbs. 73 Bert, VE3NR Thanks for all the replies regarding the weight of a HY-Gain HG-52SS tower. Seems like it weighs about #500. Julio, W
Check out the climbing steps - no end stops!! Very dangerous!! Easy to slip off! 73 Bert, VE3NR No financial interest, etc. http://www.w9iix.com/ii00012.htm Scroll down to RM-2 Pole / Building Mount