I am looking for a heavy duty mast, 15 - 20 feet, in the Houston or surrounding area. I will pick up. Allen Ross Brier, N5XZ SET BriTech Systems Incorporated NICET Fire Alarm Level IV NICET Sp. Hazar
I am trying to decide between three antenna types: the 4 el SteppIR, the T-11 Log Periodic and a TH-11 (or similar antenna). I would like to know your suggestions, recommendations and experiences wit
I am looking for experiences and comparisons between the following three rotator control boxes: 1) Hygain DCU-1 2) Rotor Doctor DPU-750-D 3) Green Heron RT-20. I plan to use the control box with a Ta
My main interests are Contesting and DXing. I am looking for the best performance in terms of gain. My favorite band is 10 meters (of course, when there are spots!) I am looking for an antenna that w
Chris, Where did you get the gain figures? Just curious. 73, Allen Ross Brier, N5XZ Richmond, Texas 77469-2553 (281) 342-1590 (281) 342-0940 (FAX) (713) 705-4801 (Cell) Hi Allen, group, We are also c
Where do I find the side arms used to support coax and other cables on a crank-up tower? Any for sale out there?? (I live near Houston). Allen Ross Brier, N5XZ SET BriTech Systems Incorporated NICET
It is an old Hygain HG-70D. 73, Allen Ross Brier, N5XZ SET BriTech Systems Incorporated NICET Fire Alarm Level IV NICET Sp. Hazards / Sprinkler Systems Level I 1515 Windloch Lane Richmond, Texas 7746
Are there any pro's / con's in using a stainless steel mast? Other than the weight (con) and the fact that I can get it cheap (pro) I would like to hear from others. 73, Allen Ross Brier, N5XZ 1515 W
Does anybody have a copy of the HG70B manual? I would like a copy - I will pay reproduction charges if required. Allen Ross Brier, N5XZ 1515 Windloch Lane Richmond, Texas 77469-2553 (281) 342-1590 (2
Anyone have any experience with the Green Heron RT-20 or the CATS DPU-1800-D digital rotator controllers? How do they compare to the HyGain unit? Allen Ross Brier, N5XZ SET BriTech Systems Incorporat
What are the K-Factor capacities of HAM-IV and Tailtwister rotators? Allen Ross Brier, N5XZ SET BriTech Systems Incorporated NICET Fire Alarm Level IV NICET Sp. Hazards / Sprinkler Systems Level I 15
I bought a used Hy-Gain HG-70HD tower. The guy I bought it from built a homemade rebar base for it. I would like to get some guidance from the group on the following issues: 1. Size of rebar: I need
I am still hoping someone can give me the K-Factor ratings of the HAM-IV and TailTwister rotators. Thanks, Allen Ross Brier, N5XZ SET BriTech Systems Incorporated NICET Fire Alarm Level IV NICET Sp.
I purchased a used Hy-Gain Motorized Crank-up tower. The nameplate is stamped HD70HG. However, the manual I have (from a generous soul on this reflector) says HG70HD. Does anybody know if there is a
What is the best/easiest method to sink ground rods? I know the trick of using water to fill the hole several times to make it easy, but I have also heard that the ground contact is not as good using
This is a two part question: I am planning to install a 4-el SteppIR at 70 ft and possibly another HF beam above it in the future. One plan is to install a 10-Meter monobander in a few years when the
10 meters is my favorite band (when the spots are there). My tower is a crank-up, so I don't know if I can mount the mono at a lower height. I'll have to look into that later. However, if I could fee
Where can I get the best prices on LMR400 and rotator cable? Allen Ross Brier, N5XZ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTalk mailing l
Sometime recently, someone provided a source for aluminum masts. I would like to get that information again, please. Also, what "expert" opinions can I get from the group on using aluminum masts vs.
I received a new tower base from Hy-Gain and the rebar is somewhat rusted. Is this a problem? How will affect Ufer grounding? I have not installed it yet (mainly because it came in bent and I insiste