The problem isn't the CA legislature. A similar bill passed 2 years ago only to be vetoed by the governor . . . the same guy that refused to discuss the state budget during last November's campaign a
Sounds like one of those tricks that can get you state-supplied housing, clothing and 3 squares a day. But no hamming. Bob, K9RHY --Original Message-- From: towertalk-bounces@contesting.com [mailto:t
dang! my 5B-WAZ and 5B-DXCC placques shouldn't be on the wall because I got them both using a 40/80 sloping dipole with the apex at 70 feet. Bob, K9RHY <<40M dipoles work well for DX at 60 ft and abo
Please excuse a slightly off-topic post. While waiting patiently for my upcoming battle with the City of Poway, CA (Poway does not recognize PRB-1), I put up a sloping "J" antenna for 20 meters. It w
Author: Bob Farkaly" <bob@farkaly.com (Bob Farkaly)
Date: Sat, 29 Jun 2002 19:33:41 -0700
Both houses of the California legislature passed a California version of PRB-1, only to have it vetoed by Gray Davis. Gov Davis said ham antennas were purely a local issue. Good luck in NY.
I'm getting ready to petition the city of Poway (CA) for a permit to install an antenna support structure. The antenna support structure I'm planning to install is a 70' crank up. There are no CC&Rs.
Is there a motor drive and remote control facility available for my Hy Gain HG70-HD? Thanks, Bob, K9RHY List Sponsored by AN Wireless: AN Wireless handles Rohn tower systems, Trylon Titan towers, coa
By coincidence, I spent the afternoon doing the same sort of "stuff". The documentation is incomplete and, in some cases, simply incorrect. Nevertheless, I was able to generate all the reports and gr
Looking for a licensed structural engineer in the San Diego area who can examine and sign off on an HG-70HD tower installation. Required as part of my development plan review by the City of Poway. Th
After telling me (verbally) that a building permit for my tower would (finally) be granted "within about 4 days" - and after waiting for over a month - I received the following (an excerpt) from the
I'm looking for someone to install my 204BAS on top of my crank-up tower in Knoxville, TN. I've put this tower and antenna up 5 times in different parts of the country and never had a problem finding
I've been looking for Cadweld One Shots that accommodate three wires. Bought several 2-wire Cadwelds from Chris Perri, KF7P, but his website does not list the three wire variety. The manufacturer's p
Checked them out earlier. Their website features the Cadweld One Shot Plus that requires the use of a $135.00 controller for ignition. I was hoping to be able to use the same lighter I use to light m
Mike, I just had my HG-70HD re-erected here in Knoxville. A local contractor that I found on Craigslist used his backhoe to dig the hole for the base (same size as yours). He took away the dirt that
Marsh, I posted my information earlier, but I'll post again to help you establish a frame of reference. About 60 days ago, I called a contractor offering "Bobcat and Dump Truck" services that I found
No experience, but looking for a solution with my HG70-HD as well. Interested in replies. Bob. K9RHY Has anyone had experience or have an opinion about turning a Fulton KW series winch with a Ridgid
I had a ground water issue when I had my HG70HD installed in the sandy soil in Poway near San Diego. The installer had to line the opening with plywood sheets. He was careful about bracing the sheets
Mike, I think we went down to about 8 feet to accommodate the framing at the surface. The hole was dug very cleanly (the backhoe operator played the machine like a Stradivarius) so there was virtuall
I need the lift cable on my HG70HD replaced. Anyone interested in the task? Bob, K9RHY Bob Farkaly, K9RHY 4517 Topside Rd Knoxville, TN 37920-6055 Telephone: 865-573-6322 Mobile: 619-602-2653 _______
I'd like to replace the lifting cables, cable sheaves and pins. I can't find a source through a Google search, so I thought I would try the resources of the reflector. I have read that a new lifting