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81. [TowerTalk] Re: Ground Rods & Ohms (score: 1)
Author: broz@csn.net (John Brosnahan)
Date: Thu, 17 Apr 1997 22:13:34 -0600 (MDT)
To Drive ground rods just use a Steel Tee Fence Post Driver. Or any 2 ft piece of pipe with a pipe cap on the end. Just slip it over the rod before you tilt it up and raise it up and pull it down fas
/archives//html/Towertalk/1997-04/msg00535.html (9,641 bytes)

82. [TowerTalk] Re: Ground Rod Drivers (score: 1)
Author: broz@csn.net (John Brosnahan)
Date: Fri, 18 Apr 1997 06:01:31 -0600 (MDT)
Tip on driver selection: I have been using Fence Post Drivers for installing ground rods for a long time. I also use them to drive rebar when used for temporary guying, etc. (holding the ends of inve
/archives//html/Towertalk/1997-04/msg00547.html (7,302 bytes)

83. [TowerTalk] Cutting EHS? (score: 1)
Author: broz@csn.net (John Brosnahan)
Date: Tue, 22 Apr 1997 17:42:07 -0600 (MDT)
Barry, I have had good luck with good quality bolt cutters. I have cut a lot of 1/4 and 5/16 and some 3/8 with big bolt cutters--36" to 42" ones. Never had any problems with denting the jaws. The rea
/archives//html/Towertalk/1997-04/msg00708.html (8,764 bytes)

84. [TowerTalk] best height fer tribander (score: 1)
Author: broz@csn.net (John Brosnahan)
Date: Sun, 27 Apr 1997 08:40:50 -0600 (MDT)
The best height UP may be 70 ft but don't forget the best height SIDEWAYS. John W0UN -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/towertalkfaq.html Submissions: towertalk@contesting.com Administrative re
/archives//html/Towertalk/1997-04/msg00844.html (6,866 bytes)

85. [TowerTalk] saddles (score: 1)
Author: broz@csn.net (John Brosnahan)
Date: Sun, 27 Apr 1997 08:40:50 -0600 (MDT)
Jon I have seen and used a number of saddles that have a third hole in the center. Have used that hole to bolt the saddle to the plate and it works well. Can't see where it would weaken the saddle w
/archives//html/Towertalk/1997-04/msg00845.html (7,229 bytes)

86. [TowerTalk] Dorman U-bolts (score: 1)
Author: broz@csn.net (John Brosnahan)
Date: Sat, 15 Mar 1997 18:57:00 -0700 (MST)
Bill, This is a year or two old but try: C.W. Carter Distributing in Los Angeles They are the distributor for Dorman 213-589-3111 (I also show a number written in the margin that is 714-579-1181-- ha
/archives//html/Towertalk/1997-03/msg00208.html (7,295 bytes)

87. [TowerTalk] Rohn 25 with 4 (not 3) guys (score: 1)
Author: broz@csn.net (John Brosnahan)
Date: Tue, 25 Mar 1997 07:05:33 -0700 (MST)
No problem guying a Rohn tower with 4 guys instead of 3 guys. The tower flexes until the tensions are properly equalized. For an example of how to do it just look up the Rohn info on their tilt-over
/archives//html/Towertalk/1997-03/msg00500.html (8,832 bytes)

88. [TowerTalk] Rohn 25 with 4 (not 3) guys (score: 1)
Author: broz@csn.net (John Brosnahan)
Date: Tue, 25 Mar 1997 21:33:57 -0700 (MST)
K8Joe"Palooka" Of course you are correct in the detailed sense--the two guys can't connect directly to one leg or they would be in the way of the lever arm. But they connect to an assembly that conn
/archives//html/Towertalk/1997-03/msg00532.html (9,004 bytes)

89. [TowerTalk] Re: Installing Coax Connectors (score: 1)
Author: broz@csn.net (John Brosnahan)
Date: Wed, 26 Mar 1997 09:26:48 -0700 (MST)
I hated to install PL-259s and tried virtually all of the techniques that have been talked about here over the last few days. Drilled out the holes, tinned the braid, made ears, etc, etc, etc. Then o
/archives//html/Towertalk/1997-03/msg00553.html (8,728 bytes)

90. [TowerTalk] Detailes On Installing PL-259s (score: 1)
Author: broz@csn.net (John Brosnahan)
Date: Thu, 27 Mar 1997 06:14:45 -0700 (MST)
I was surprised at the number of private responses asking for more details and clarifications on my note on installing PL-259s. I also noted that my original posting had some minor problems, so I hav
/archives//html/Towertalk/1997-03/msg00608.html (14,034 bytes)

91. [TowerTalk] Soldering corroded antenna wires (score: 1)
Author: broz@csn.net (John Brosnahan)
Date: Thu, 27 Mar 1997 22:10:13 -0700 (MST)
Forgot who raised the issue, but if you want to solder connections on corroded copper antenna wires, a wire brush will only get the exposed parts clean. It won't help with the underneath areas where
/archives//html/Towertalk/1997-03/msg00635.html (8,024 bytes)

92. [TowerTalk] addendum: Details On Installing PL-259s (score: 1)
Author: broz@csn.net (John Brosnahan)
Date: Fri, 28 Mar 1997 07:04:45 -0700 (MST)
After posting my technique on installing PL-259s I received a number of off-line replies about making sure to tell everyone to tin the braid first. That is precisely what I DO NOT DO and for good rea
/archives//html/Towertalk/1997-03/msg00653.html (9,806 bytes)

93. [TowerTalk] Soldering corroded antenna wires (score: 1)
Author: broz@csn.net (John Brosnahan)
Date: Fri, 28 Mar 1997 09:08:23 -0700 (MST)
Duzall Flux is very nasty stuff. The primary ingredient is Zinc Chloride. It can cause severe burns and may be fatal if swallowed! BUT the good news is that it will allow you to solder to about anyt
/archives//html/Towertalk/1997-03/msg00666.html (7,495 bytes)

94. 40M Beam and Mast (score: 1)
Author: broz@csn.net (John Brosnahan)
Date: Mon, 3 Feb 1997 18:19:58 -0700
.375" would hold a KLM 2 EL. 40 meter beam (45lbs - 6 ft2 - 16' boom) 15 feet above the tower? I will be using a thrust bearing. Let me know what you think! John, if I use 1.65 sqft for the effective
/archives//html/Towertalk/1997-02/msg00037.html (8,013 bytes)

95. NEC & Tower Permits (score: 1)
Author: broz@csn.net (John Brosnahan)
Date: Mon, 10 Feb 1997 10:48:28 -0700
Chad, Don't know what the spec is for >250 volts but for <250 volts it is the 2 ft mentioned in NEC 810-13. Would have to assume that it is even greater for the higher voltages--so maybe you are gett
/archives//html/Towertalk/1997-02/msg00199.html (9,177 bytes)

96. NEC & Tower Permits (score: 1)
Author: broz@csn.net (John Brosnahan)
Date: Wed, 12 Feb 1997 21:35:30 -0700
Stan, I wasn't very clear, obviously. Sorry. I agree with your interpretation. Here is my response to someone else who interpreted what I said the same way as you did, with some additional clarifica
/archives//html/Towertalk/1997-02/msg00288.html (9,046 bytes)

97. [TowerTalk] HG 204BA Question (score: 1)
Author: broz@csn.net (John Brosnahan)
Date: Tue, 25 Feb 1997 11:02:21 -0700 (MST)
W2PV's work was pace setting and helped to bring about the revolution in the antenna modelling world as we now know it. But the 204BA can be improved considerably, if you are willing to change both e
/archives//html/Towertalk/1997-02/msg00485.html (10,889 bytes)

98. Shocking experience (score: 1)
Author: broz@csn.net (John Brosnahan)
Date: Wed, 01 Jan 1997 09:51:36 -0600
He reached out Mick, those of us out here in dry climates are very aware of the "potential" for creating large potentials as you describe. I once was removing a balun from a large, wire, log-periodic
/archives//html/Towertalk/1997-01/msg00009.html (8,722 bytes)

99. HAM-4 ROTOR TROUBLESHOOTING ADVICE (score: 1)
Author: broz@csn.net (John Brosnahan)
Date: Mon, 06 Jan 1997 08:27:52 -0600
Brian, this kind of problem has almost always been a starting cap issue (at least for me). Easy to change, at least. You can always get one at an electrical motor repair shop. It can also be "remote
/archives//html/Towertalk/1997-01/msg00090.html (8,886 bytes)

100. TRUE NORTH QUERY (score: 1)
Author: broz@csn.net (John Brosnahan)
Date: Mon, 06 Jan 1997 22:22:05 -0600
Yes. 1) Call the closest airport and ask for the magnetic offset information to correct your compass heading. Compasses are not very accurate, though. 2) Sight Polaris (the North star). For the most
/archives//html/Towertalk/1997-01/msg00133.html (8,870 bytes)


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