Dick, A couple of days ago a fantastic antenna, called the PLACEBO antenna, was discussed here. He is apparently an outstnding antenna, requires no radials, has nearly 100% efficiency, and can be eas
A very hot 200 watt soldering iron (a big one, such as a Sears soldering iron) with a wedge-tip is indeed a much more effective tool for sealing the end of dacron rope. The ideas of using clear tape
It probably doesn't need to be stated, but unless you have the ability to hermetically seal these water-tight enclosures, make sure you leave a drip hole for condensation to excape. Water WILL get in
Tom: It's all a matter of perspective. During my "aggie" days at the Univ of Arizona, we had classes on artificially inseminating cows. Part of the class was collecting the seman from the bulls, and
(See comments by John, N6ZAE below) John, If you had not complied, here is what would have happened to you. 1. Tower confiscated, you would have had to take it down, of course 2. Large fine, probably
Mike, One-and-one-half miles is about 7500 feet. Use trigonometry and you will see that you have a triangle that is 7500 feet as the horizontal distance to the base of the hill, and the hill is then
Ed: You are absolutely right. This "bee" thing has ran it's course now, but it has certainly been one of the most interesting, beneficial, and helpful threads in a long time. These things have everyt
Jim, I sure would like to see a write-up on how someone can talk these towers down. Hell, I can't even talk my kids into getting out of bed in the morning....and they come equipped with two ears and
Steve: (Re: City Council whore) It's not often that I disagree with you, but you have this one DEAD WRONG. This country, and every government entity within it, is organized on a "for the people, by t
Ed (K4SB) et al: Another useful tool for cleaning the inside of aluminum tubing is a Dremel tool, with one of their little wire brushes. Works like a champ.....most of the time. 73 Dale K5MM -- FAQ o
Tom, et al: Many years ago, while living in Arizona, I used a Folded Dipole, made out of TV twinlead, and fed with the same stuff, for 160 meters. Separately, I had a regular-old 80 meter dipole (not
Arliss (& others): The 'sharp' edge technique works great, as does the reverse process; a good & sharp cold chisle (sp?) along with an anvil and piece of scrap oak (or other hard wood) works great wi
To: Tom - K5RC Really enjoyed reading your posting about the 'high' dipole that you & others put together for K5XI. It reminded me of one of my own FUN and effective high-dipole stories. During the m
Del: Over the past many years, I've kept copies of "The ARRL Anenna Book". The earliest one I have is 1954. After thumbing through those books, it looks like both you and John-W0UN are right about wh
Bryn: Suggest you go to the search engine Metacrawler. It's at http://www.metacrawler.com and run a search for 'tower trailer'. There are about 20 hits there, including one that is offering a trailer
Roger et al: Gaed, I hate being the ancient archivist....so I won't be. However, about 20 or 25 years ago, an magazine article showed up in (I believe) the old Ham Radio Magazine) by W7IV....and the
The following private message to Pete-N4ZR is sent to the reflector at Pete's suggestion. 73 de Dale, K5MM To: <towertalk@contesting.com> -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/towertalkfaq.html Su
To 'some' towertalky-uns --(Those that are interested) The note below is an edited version of a private note that K6KM sent to me (K5MM) this morning. It refers to removing a 3-element Force 12 40 me
Up heah in the fer Narthwest, we got them tree huggers too. And I can tell ya that they ain't all cute and cuddly neither. Them dudes is big and UGLY. Gawd, we all are glad they can't mate with the t
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