The theory is good, but in the field, I'd have to say there is a fair amount of overhead built into the product and certification process. I've installed literally thousands of drops in locations li
Not quite sure what your problem is, but I suspect transmitting on 2M blows away the scanner. If you are anticipating listening to the scanner in the VHF band, I suspect you are going to need somewhe
If you use electrical PVC conduit, it is rated for outdoor use and UV resistant. I think you'll have more trouble getting paint to stick and stay on PVC than damage from UV exposure. ________________
I use the Ripley stripper designed for LMR400, there is one for the clamp type connector, and a different one for the crimp connector. They are a hex shaped tool that you push the coax in, turn one e
You need to pay more attention, the flag they put on top of the gin pole was blowing quite well in the breeze. Definitely good weather though, wow. _______________________________________________ ___
I've pulled miles of stuff through pipe like this, the product you want is referred to as "mule tape" (http://www.pacstrap.com/pullingtape.html) . It is a flat webbing available in a variety of width
The question is how to make the 'head', the interface of the pulling rope to the product. The simplest commercial way is a cable grip, a device made of steel wire much like the 'chinese finger cuff'
OH this is the fun of asking for advice. I've been pulling wire, fiber and ducting in the field for 25 years. The 'best' device is the kellums 'finger cuff' kind of grip. We use them with a swivel he
Pulling a THNN wire in is common for a pull wire, because of the slickness of the jacket and the availability of the product on construction sites. The soft copper wire lacks the strength to do too m
Many years ago, I built a 80/40/20/15/10 meter vertical from a magazine article, I think it was 73. The basic structure was electrical conduit, with ABS pipe 'rings' between the legs. It looked like