Then I was able to find one _fixed_ setting of the tuner for which the SWR on the coax (and therefore the loss) was tolerably low across _all_ HF bands 80 through 10 meters, except 30 meters where I
Anyone use Stuf on coaxial connectors? Is it useful? Howard..K2HK _________________________________________________________________ Add photos to your messages with MSN 8. Get 2 months FREE*. http://
Mike, I am currently removing a stack of X-9's which have served admirably for a stack of SteppIR 4 elements. The X-9's were (and are) great. I believe I can surpass them with the 4 El SteppIRs partr
Mel, This works very well. Important to lube with a proper lubricant. PRELUBE 6 CABLE LUBRICANT PreLube 6 Cable Lubricant - The premier lubricant for lubricating crank-up tower cables. Works great on
As soon as the WX improves enough to get to it I am planning on removing my two stack of X-9's and offering them for sale. They are in perfect condition (currently in use) and I have a fair number of
At one of my previous QTH's known for its very restrictive zoning laws I ended up in the New York State Supreme court where I lost my bid for a tower permit. A short time later I elmered one of the t
K2HK: I have been using the Sartek for 4 years w/o problem. I am seriously considering some sort of automatic rotor control in the near future. I am interested in what people think of the different s
What effect does grounding the elements have on the performance of the beam? Howard, K2HK _________________________________________________________________ Send and receive Hotmail on your mobile de
SNIP K2HK What effect does grounding the elements have on the performance of SNIP N4KG But of course I was thinking of the exceptions. I use an X-9 on a 70 ft tower which I shunt feed. I rarely have
I agree. I think your disinclination to use an inductor is justified. I would also love to hear Force12's solution. Howard..K2HK _________________________________________________________________ Sen
Tom mention two examples of vertical antennas. How would you compare the two examples, i.e. Shunt fed tower vs. Inverted L, for a DX antenna? I am thinking about such things as angle of radiation, ef
To: <towertalk@contesting.com> Tom, I am not a rotor expert but practical experience leads me to believe the problem is an open lead in the cable. I can duplicate thos symptoms by removing the cable
How about some suggestions for a grid dipper adequate for amateur use. There appears to be limited choices. Howard M. Klein, K2HK DXCC Honor Roll 362 Confirmed Countries A1 Operators' Club __________
What really hurts is that I had a 90651 and lost it in one of my moves :((. Howard M. Klein, K2HK _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Expl
Reply: That may be true in 4 Land but here in the "Cloud Capital" of the world you might have to wait 3 months to see a shadow! Howard...K2HK...Binghamton, NY _______________________________________
Mel, I guess we all have different vital capacities :)). Howard Howard M. Klein, K2HK DXCC Honor Roll 362 Confirmed Countries A1 Operators' Club ______________________________________________________
Jim, Congratulations on a FB start. Sounds like you are doing everything right so far. My experience is two separate runs are superior to a larger single run. I have used yellow poly rope and vinyl c
Jim, My trench is more like 6 inches deep. I have a 3 inch pipe with 3 Buryflex 9913 type cables and a control cable in it. I have a second smaller (2inch?) corrugated pvc with a couple of cables in
Bruce, I can swear I got it at Home Depot. Howard M. Klein, K2HK DXCC Honor Roll 362 Confirmed Countries A1 Operators' Club _________________________________________________________________ Get your
Bruce, Grainger- www.grainger.com 14.76 for 10 rolls. Howard..K2HK To: <towertalk@contesting.com> _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explo