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321. [TowerTalk] Low Cost 20' Mast (score: 1): Author: Wilson Lamb <infomet@embarqmail.com>; Date: Sun, 25 Oct 2020 11:29:55 -0400 (EDT); There's hardly anything cheaper than used Rohn 20 or 25G tower. Ask around and check local ads. Yes, it may take a while, but I find 25G from free to $50/section. Look for some that's a little worn o; /archives//html/Towertalk/2020-10/msg00249.html (8,146 bytes)
322. [TowerTalk] Low Cost 20' Mast (score: 1): Author: Wilson Lamb <infomet@embarqmail.com>; Date: Sun, 25 Oct 2020 11:32:50 -0400 (EDT); There's hardly anything cheaper than used Rohn 20 or 25G tower. Ask around and check local ads. Yes, it may take a while, but I find 25G from free to $50/section. Look for some that's a little worn o; /archives//html/Towertalk/2020-10/msg00250.html (7,723 bytes)
323. [TowerTalk] DIY conduit locator? (score: 1): Author: Wilson Lamb <infomet@embarqmail.com>; Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2020 12:20:24 -0400 (EDT); Plastic conduit, apparently? How deep? A hobby quality metal detector would likely find a steel plumbers snake or piece of EHS in it. Or feed the snake with a few watts from your xcvr and drag your d; /archives//html/Towertalk/2020-10/msg00270.html (6,866 bytes)
324. [TowerTalk] Where to get 400 Coax (score: 1): Author: Wilson Lamb <infomet@embarqmail.com>; Date: Fri, 30 Oct 2020 18:21:21 -0400 (EDT); I've bought quite a bit from both Jefa Tech and Shireen. No problems reported from club members who have used it. It used to be a great deal, around 45 cents/ft, but has popped up in the last year or; /archives//html/Towertalk/2020-10/msg00311.html (7,005 bytes)
325. [TowerTalk] FS: Yaesu Rotator Controller (score: 1): Author: Wilson Lamb <infomet@embarqmail.com>; Date: Sun, 8 Nov 2020 12:26:23 -0500 (EST); DCA-1000 A Clean and working. $200. WL _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTalk mailing list TowerTalk@contesting.com http://lists.con; /archives//html/Towertalk/2020-11/msg00083.html (6,413 bytes)
326. [TowerTalk] Coax for Stacking (score: 1): Author: Wilson Lamb <infomet@embarqmail.com>; Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2020 23:47:41 -0500 (EST); If both coax are the same, you don't really need accuracy.Precision yes...just make them read the same.I used to TDR with a scope and pulse generator.With that setup you could put the cables in paral; /archives//html/Towertalk/2020-11/msg00144.html (6,516 bytes)
327. [TowerTalk] Rotator Loop (score: 1): Author: Wilson Lamb <infomet@embarqmail.com>; Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2020 12:19:21 -0500 (EST); "whether to start with the rotator at mid travel or all the way around"Think about what you've said here.If you start at half range and make it tight, you'll break the coax as you turn farther.If it'; /archives//html/Towertalk/2020-11/msg00178.html (6,636 bytes)
328. [TowerTalk] Tilt Base for Vertical (score: 1): Author: Wilson Lamb <infomet@embarqmail.com>; Date: Tue, 24 Nov 2020 12:52:19 -0500 (EST); This doesn't sound like a lifetime installation.Get/make a Rohn style tilt base, two plates hinged on one side.Set it on plastic cookie sheet material.Enlarge the holes and insulate with plastic bush; /archives//html/Towertalk/2020-11/msg00214.html (7,661 bytes)
329. [TowerTalk] Coax Loss (score: 1): Author: Wilson Lamb <infomet@embarqmail.com>; Date: Sat, 28 Nov 2020 12:10:47 -0500 (EST); Can the VNA deal with arbitrary impedance? Your cal standards are 50 Ohms. Isn't the Byrd a 50 Ohm device? I have wondered about that. WL _______________________________________________ _____________; /archives//html/Towertalk/2020-11/msg00254.html (6,504 bytes)
330. [TowerTalk] thrust Bearing (score: 1): Author: Wilson Lamb <infomet@embarqmail.com>; Date: Sat, 26 Dec 2020 13:34:54 -0500 (EST); Why can't we get the terminology right? THRUST BEARINGS take THRUST loads, along the axis of a shaft, like a ships propeller shaft. I don't know if there's a specific name for radial support bearings; /archives//html/Towertalk/2020-12/msg00128.html (8,604 bytes)
331. [TowerTalk] Thrust Bearing (score: 1): Author: Wilson Lamb <infomet@embarqmail.com>; Date: Sat, 26 Dec 2020 18:08:48 -0500 (EST); I differ. Look closely. The vertical thrust is going right through the balls to the horizontal part of the bottom race. Radial loads are going right from the top casting to the bottom. At least until; /archives//html/Towertalk/2020-12/msg00142.html (8,269 bytes)
332. [TowerTalk] 4-squares on the wrong band (score: 1): Author: Wilson Lamb <infomet@embarqmail.com>; Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2021 12:38:21 -0500 (EST); And on the wrong reflector? Sometimes a shot in the dark will hit something, sometimes not. It's more productive to shoot in daylight. WL _______________________________________________ _____________; /archives//html/Towertalk/2021-02/msg00015.html (7,317 bytes)
333. [TowerTalk] Reuse PL-259 (score: 1): Author: Wilson Lamb <infomet@embarqmail.com>; Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2021 12:43:29 -0500 (EST); This is really interesting. I've been using coax since the mid 50s, including some WWII jumpers made with poly dielectric RG-8. I've dug connectors out of the mud, pulled them out of puddles, and fou; /archives//html/Towertalk/2021-02/msg00047.html (8,342 bytes)
334. [TowerTalk] Cable Work (score: 1): Author: Wilson Lamb <infomet@embarqmail.com>; Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2021 12:27:00 -0500 (EST); No real qualifications here, but when did that keep me from offering advice! In prep for some tower work which didn't happen, I bought some 3/16 aircraft cable and sleeves online. Not wanting to pay; /archives//html/Towertalk/2021-02/msg00128.html (7,289 bytes)
335. [TowerTalk] Rotator Query (score: 1): Author: Wilson Lamb <infomet@embarqmail.com>; Date: Sat, 3 Apr 2021 09:02:59 -0400 (EDT); How about using transformers to raise the voltage for the long run and again at the tower, to go back down. You could use at least 120V, but likely even 240V. If you find the right contractor, you ca; /archives//html/Towertalk/2021-04/msg00022.html (6,599 bytes)
336. [TowerTalk] Due South (score: 1): Author: Wilson Lamb <infomet@embarqmail.com>; Date: Tue, 6 Apr 2021 12:10:09 -0400 (EDT); Long Path? WL _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTalk mailing list TowerTalk@contesting.com http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listi; /archives//html/Towertalk/2021-04/msg00044.html (7,296 bytes)
337. [TowerTalk] School Tower (score: 1): Author: Wilson Lamb <infomet@embarqmail.com>; Date: Sun, 11 Apr 2021 15:00:55 -0400 (EDT); WOW, great opportunity! 30-40' crankup would be great. Don't spend on a Steppir; too much maintenance liability and complexity. A tilt plate would be a better use of money. An A-4 with 40m kit would; /archives//html/Towertalk/2021-04/msg00071.html (7,370 bytes)
338. [TowerTalk] Come a Long (score: 1): Author: Wilson Lamb <infomet@embarqmail.com>; Date: Fri, 25 Jun 2021 12:53:53 -0400 (EDT); Gobs on youtube: https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=how+to+use+a+come+a+long%3f&view=detail&mid=4EB84EFAE2B72BA490E24EB84EFAE2B72BA490E2&FORM=VIRE I have overloaded cheap come a longs beyond reason; /archives//html/Towertalk/2021-06/msg00095.html (7,054 bytes)
339. [TowerTalk] Phillystran Tension Gauge (score: 1): Author: Wilson Lamb <infomet@embarqmail.com>; Date: Mon, 12 Jul 2021 21:45:53 -0400 (EDT); I'd calibrate the regular gauge by hanging weight on a short piece of Philly, then apply the Loos in the normal way. How much does your wife weigh? 5 gallons of H2O is about 45lb, counting the bucket; /archives//html/Towertalk/2021-07/msg00043.html (6,784 bytes)
340. [TowerTalk] Up the Tower Book For Sale (score: 1): Author: Wilson Lamb <infomet@embarqmail.com>; Date: Sat, 21 Aug 2021 12:08:42 -0400 (EDT); Steve's book is good, but my tower days are about over and I need to downsize. $20, mailed to you. Wilson W4BOH _______________________________________________ _______________________________________; /archives//html/Towertalk/2021-08/msg00104.html (7,094 bytes)

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