I'm new to the list so this may have been asked before, but I'm thinking about putting up a 150 ft tower in the near future. Does anyone know how to calculate the distance away from the tower and num
Thanks much for all you help today. I have the answers now. Cameron Cameron Crum wrote: I'm new to the list so this may have been asked before, but I'm thinking about putting up a 150 ft tower in the
I buy a LOT of Nema 4x boxes and have reserched this in detail. The cheapest source I have found to date is Mouser electronics http://www.mouser.com and I usually buy the Hammond boxes. They come in
Does anyone on the list know of someone in the DFW area that can aid in erecting a tower? I've got a 150 ft 45 g that needs to be up soon. The base and guy post are in and I just need to get the thin
While I'm not a HAM, I enjoy reading the articles on the list and the advice on everything is valuable. I am and RF Engineer and have have designed many cellular and PCS networks throughout the world
Not sure on all the tower specs, but you might be careful on your estimations of whether or not it needs lighting. You need to check your proximity to the nearest airport, small or large to know whet
From the FAA site directly: WHO MUST FILE? § 77.13 - Any person/organization who intends to sponsor any of the following construction or alterations must notify the Administrator of the FAA Any
I use a non-frequency dependant meter in combination with a slot line wave guide. This way I only have to get a few differnt slotted lines and can keep the same meter. that at different Weather Stati
Last time I checked, neither the UN nor the ITU had anything to do with spectum management. If they did, can anyone guess how many resolutions would have to be passed before they actually tried to en
Guys like this can be a real pain..be prepared for the worst. I've been all over the US and South America designing cell and pcs systems and we had to deal with these types all the time while putting
No reason they would be ripping this stuff out. Just because the RTT changes doesn't mean they are using different frequencies that would require a change of coax. In fact, I can tell you from spec-i
As one of these WISP's myself I can tell you that 30 miles will be a stretch even if you do have LOS from the top of your tower, unless they operating illegally or they are going to put an 8 ft dish
I'm looking for recommendations on a winch to use with a ginpole to raise tower sections. Anyone have a good one and a source? Regards, Cameron Crum _______________________________________________ Se
It looked like everyone got sidetracked talking about the chaisaw capstan last time. So, does anyone have any idea where one can rent a capstan winch? Regards, Cameron _______________________________
You can get one of these in the us for a couple hundred bucks less. http://capstanropewinch.com/WinchFrameset2.htm Not sure this one is worth it. Cameron _____________________________________________
I'm looking for a rotor that can do both azimuth and elevation adjustments. Does anyone have a good reccomendation for me? Regards, Cameron _______________________________________________ ___________
I just came into posession of a tower and need some help identifying it. It is a self support style with about 8ft sections. The cross members are an X style with either a rivet or carriage bolt thro
I get this every fall as well. Wear long sleeves, long pants, and gloves. I got some twall (sp?) which is just some fine mesh material from my wife's sewing stuff and fashioned a "bee keepers" hat ou
Well I got the tower today and it is a DMX tower. It looks like I have sections 8 through 4 which is good because I can always add to the top. I'll have to get a new section 8 as they cut the legs to