I just finished a 2 element 30 meter yagi. Although I used OnlineMetals for some pieces, I found the best price and selection for element tubing at DX Engineering. http://www.dxengineering.com/search
From the following site: http://www.galv.co.uk/appearanceguide.html A thin brown surface staining sometimes occurs in service when the galvanized coating comprises entirely zinc-iron alloys as discus
http://www.dxengineering.com/parts/dxe-cgb-200 K1ZO a "Bracket"? Hi, I saw a photo that got uploaded a few days ago... Inside a small box mounted on a tower was a right angle sheet of metal. On it we
Mark, Yaesu connectors here... http://www.eham.net/classifieds/detail/387957 Doug - K1ZO Hi Gang, In July I asked for help with my rotor issues and my initial notes are below. Today I finally lowered
Jerry, Try here... http://www.eham.net/classifieds/detail/387957 Doug - K1ZO Does anyone have a source for the old style male Molex connectors for a 800 SDX? Apparently Yaesu no longer has these in s
First of all my intent is not to start yet another brand bashing discussion. I am looking for advice backed by knowledge and experience. I have a Mosley Pro-67B. My plan is to put it at the top of a
Steve, I've got 4 sections of Rohn 45 up (another 3 to go) I also have a 15 foot 2" mast that will eventually go up. I'll try to fit it up inside the tower tomorrow and report back. I don't think it
I purchased one of their Gin Pole kits... Very well made... Doug - K1ZO http://skyfabrication.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=5 73, Stew K3ND ________________________________ From: Michael Fox -
Good afternoon, I need to bring the following lines from the tower to the house...a distance of about 35 feet. I plan to do this using Schedule 40 electrical PVC. 2 coax lines from SixPak switch (RF)
http://www.boltdepot.com/Product-Details.aspx?product=12544 73 Doug - K1ZO I presently doing a rebuild project and I find that I'm in need of some U-bolts (stainless) to fit 3 inch pipe (3.5 inch ins
http://www.championradio.com/UP-THE-TOWER-The-Complete-Guide-To-Tower-Construction.1 Hello Towertalk Friends, Did I understand that someone on the reflector has authored a book on towers? If so, woul
Searchable archieves... http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/Towertalk Doug - K1ZO Thanks for that info. I assume there is a search facility of which I am unaware. Where can I get instruction
Gary, I bought a 15 foot piece of 6061-T6 aluminum, .25" wall from here: http://www.metalsupermarkets.com/MSC-Home.aspx For me it was a 200 miles round trip. You have one about 2 hours away in Villa
Randy, I think that I would be more concerned with the tower holding up vs the mast. Rohn rates the HDBX-40 for 18 sq ft @ 70 mph wind speed. This assumes 2 things: 1) The load is no more than 3 feet
Try here... Yarde Metals 45 Newell Street Southington, CT 06489 (860) 406-6061 (800) 444-9494 sales@yarde.com Doug - K1ZO I am assembling a antenna and it is short 1 length of tubing. Does anyone kno
DX Engineering http://www.dxengineering.com/search/brand/dx-engineering/product-line/dx-engineering-saddle-clamps?ibanner=DXHPRec0512001 Doug - K1ZO Sent from my iPad ________________________________
Radio Shack lists a 5.1 V Zener as a stocked item in stores... Sent from my iPad _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTalk mailing list
Eric, To get the new turning radius do the following: Measure from end of boom to the new element Measure 1/2 the new element Plug these 2 numbers into the Right Triangle Calculator here (Side a & b)
Also here... http://home.comcast.net/~nwilson343/40meterdipole.html Doug - K1ZO Hi Guys, I have checked the archives, but not found specific answers, so forgive me if this has already been covered an