Hi Jim, I had the same issue, but with smaller PVC (mistake on my part!). Anyway, cable lube is the way to go. Lowes has a giant sized tube and I think it was something like $4. In my case, I was pul
One of the things I liked about my TA33 was its ruggedness. I bought it used for $70 and had it up on some Rohn25 for about years. This was in Albuquerque at the base of an 10,800 foot mountain. Stor
_________________________________________________________ The "right" a neighbor has, is to select a development or parcel of land that has restrictions matching that neighbors personal requirements
You're making my point. If I as a ham, buy a house with the knowledge that towers are not prohibitied, and you as a neighbor move in next door, with the knowledge that towers are not prohibited (we
"Gene Bigham" <jbigham2@kc.rr.com> inquired about: The A4S add on. I'll be curious to see the answers you get on this, as I have an A4S kit that i have not installed. Re the trap covers, yes, CC does
"I suggest that if he does not refund your money promptly that you file a complaint with Ebay" From personal experience, even if the transaction DOES go through Ebay you're not likely to get much hel
In his biography, there's a great picture of Don at the top of a very tall utility pole stick, that is made of two "shorter" pieces spliced together with what looks to be four 4x4s..... Gives me the
<snip> "The article was written by researchers at Langmuir Labs of the University of Arizona where there is a significant research program on lightning and its abatement. " Small point, but Langmuir
The ROHN catelog is certainly worthwhile, however nowhere in there was I specifically able to find the recommended base for a GUYED 25g tower. There was considerable information on an unguyed tower.
.... after reading the discussions over the last week on this topic, I ran across this site. Makes my knees knock just looking at the pictures: http://www.hxo.com/lowantenna.html
I was able to get the AB Chance (now part of Hubble) 5' anchors from Greybar Electric. I think they're in most larger metro areas. They were not in stock in the Raleigh store, but they had them shipp
By a seashore (with constant winds) a delta kite would be a winner. It flies with a high angle of attack and a normal sized six footer would support quite a bit of wire with a steady 10mph breeze....
Given the potential for danger, and the relative complexity of installing towers, it *is* somewhat amazing that there's not more problems that we hear about. It's also not too surprising that there's
Steve sez: "IMO the increase in mechanical complexity and potential hazards introduced (including removing the guy wires for the Hazer - shudder!) do not justify the perceived access to the top of th
It does indeed seem like a useful and clever contraption. It also seems like something one could build in about a half hour with a couple pieces of steel stock and a bolt. Neat! John K5MO