Will the MFJ-933B read the power back? I know you can bump the L or C with the remote control. I used to have one in a box out by the antenna, but that was a couple shacks ago. 73, Gary kk0sd I'm loo
Actually with the LDG you can plug a USB cable into the 'radio' port they have USB/Windows software. I did not know that! https://ldgelectronics.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/USB-Tuner-Cable-Info.pd
" My dad was a lifelong ham operator, dedicated much of his time and income to communicate worldwide with others who shared the same passion. Maybe some of you knew Don Reed (K0IFO). He passed away a
I always hate to hear of someone falling. So sad. Is there a report on the accident anywhere (a link) other than the Go Fund Me page? Thanks and Stay Safe, Gary kk0sd And you would know this how ? Wh
The QST Article from September 1989, "The Care and Feeding of an Amateur's Favorite Antenna Support - the Tree" says Cadmium plated (but I think avoiding Copper is the main thing). The author also me
I used the stubs. If you want to see the story it is on the web here: http://www.kk0sd.net/hftower/hftower.htm My experience says it would be better to hold the stubs just a bit higher out of the con
I have the N0AX/K7LXC books. As Jim states they are excellent. All of their vertical tests were done with an extensive radial field. Even the antennas that claim to not need radials. I understand the
Try this -- https://forums.qrz.com/index.php?threads/ripped-off-by-kl2a-jon-kimball-greyline-performance.722261/ or Shortened to: https://bit.ly/3kd5kOD 73, Gary "Joe" kk0sd _________________________
Tony, I've had great luck with Shireen, and their prices are tough to beat! https://www.shireeninc.com/product-list/coax/ 73, Gary "Joe" kk0sd All: I need to buy coax for my VHF/UHF Yagi's and I was
I have measured a 100' sample of Shireen RFC 400 https://www.shireeninc.com/osc/cables/coax-cable/rfc400 which sells at $.70 per foot, or $536.00 for 1000'. It performed as advertised. I have no idea
Wiltron 562 Scalar Network analyzer.... Not the latest and greatest, but it still calibrates. 73, Joe kk0sd How did you measure it? 73, Jim K9YC _______________________________________________ ______
It was simply an insertion loss measurement. We did not record anything, just took a look to see if it was as low loss as advertised. With all the question I have received I wish we would have done m
Has anyone ordered Hy-Gain parts from MFJ? I am curious at what kind of lead time you saw? I ordered some parts on the Hy-Gain phone number 3 weeks and have yet to hear anything -they have not charge
Cool - Lowers property values? How much did your property tax go down? 73, Joe kk0sd I had my next-door neighbor threaten me with a lawsuit. "There are five lawyers in my family and forensic accounti
Looks like Bolt Depot has them. https://www.boltdepot.com/ No affiliation just a happy customer 73, Joe kk0sd The Ham IV Manual identifies those screws as: p/n 5105700 #12-24 x 3/4" 73, ... Joe, W4TV
Are your interference problems "in band" or with each radio on a different band? I do not have experience with the Icom radios you are using. Do they have roofing filters? 73, Gary kk0sd I live on a
I'm one of the guys running two radios on one antenna. I'm using Yaesu radios that have roofing filters. Into a trapped vertical. It works fine. 73, Gary kk0sd Can't really improve too much on what S
Kelley, I have no experience with but, have always been intrigued by Universal Towers aluminum tower. They seem like a practical solution for the small lot little pistol station. The price seem reaso
Yep, I have bought a lot of stuff from them with nary a complaint. They have all sort of bolts, nuts, etc. in stainless which is hard to finde here. 73, Joe kk0sd Today I found, and placed an order f
Neat Topic -- I wonder if anyone has looked at active cathodic protection, like used in the pipeline business? 73, Joe kk0sd --Original Message-- From: TowerTalk <towertalk-bounces@contesting.com> On