OnLineMetals.com. Not cheap but reliable and quick. 73 bob de w9ge -- _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTalk mailing list TowerTalk@
How will you disconnect the feedline(s) from the antenna? A far end open ended feedline will become part of the radiator if it remains connected to the radiator. 73 bob de w9ge ______________________
Bill: I have a two stack of OptiBeam OB16-3's at 40 and 80 feet. The stack is superior to either individually most of the time. With more sunspots the lower alone will shine in mid day like it did be
Sure, Joel at The RF Connection. (TheRFC.com). 73 bob de w9ge -- Bob Finger 8511 Swann Haven Road Easton MD 21601 cell 703 408-2176 e-mail to: Finger@GOEASTON.NET ____________________________________
Jim makes a valid point. I had considerable trouble with my 2800's (2 of them) using rg58 for the pulse circuits. My longer run is only about 300 feet and buried except vertical up the towers. . Chan
Absolutely YES! The RT20 is far superior to the M2 controller in all respects. 73 bob de w9ge _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTalk
A ham near me is putting up a used Sommer 707 yagi. He has no manual. Can anyone on here identify the balun for this monster? IE 1 to 1, 4 to 1 etc. Thanks. 73 bob de w9ge ___________________________
Mark: How will you guy at 81 feet if the top is at 86? The person working on the tower will be much happier working above a guy than below it. Sure you will save a few bux on the guy bracket assembly
Two layers of 88t wrapped tight, then a layer of linerless rubber pulled out until it is grey wrapped tight then another layer of 88T. Be sure to tape so water runs away from the wraps, not into them
They don't offer a big grip for the little stuff. Crosby clips are the manufacure recommendation. 73 bob de w9ge _______________________________________________ ______________________________________
What are you grounding? The NEC has particulars on grounding so if you need to meet the code follow it. If you are grounding a Beverage term end perhaps 4 feet of 1/2 copper will be adequate. Multipl
Beyond nuts. No one, absolutely no one should climb anything over 6 feet off the ground without proper safety equipment. By the way what is a gided tower? Watching that makes me glad I keep my feet o
These are crimp/solder. Not the compression types we are talking about. 73 bob de w9ge -- Bob Finger 8511 Swann Haven Road Easton MD 21601 cell 703 408-2176 e-mail to: Finger@GOEASTON.NET ___________
I have a handful left that I got from Joel at TheRFConnection a few years ago. Except for the color of the big rubber washer and lack of the very thin washer they appear identical. I have had good su
I have two Array Solutions Power Master watt meters. I'm very happy with them. The old Drake W4's are bulletproof if you prefer analog. 73 bob de w9ge _______________________________________________
Charlie: I have an old Alpha 78 on the bench. It retains the original tubes and has seen many a contest over the years. Puts out 90%+ of what it would do with new tubes, and I have never ever tuned i
And what NEC code are you reading that allows stranded copper for grounds? How about the grounding kits that are readily available to make ground connectioins to the tower leg. Rohn part number BGK o
I was spitting nails by the time I got the mag into the house today. First thing I did was send an e-mail to the editor. Shame on CQ! Never ever even put a hand much less a foot and belt near an exte
Fascinating. I turn mine with an Orion 2800 and Green Heron rt20. I have it set to ramp up and down to full speed and of course the stops are out of the rotor. Takes two minutes to turn it 360 degree
3 towers in one day? Even with a crane and hand picked professional crew that works well together 3 towers in one day is ambitious. Good luck. 73 bob de w9ge _________________________________________