Ummmmmmmmmmmmm <SNIP> You might try loosening the Yagi mounting clamps and let them slide down the mast to the top of the tower. Then slide the mast up using a gin pole until you can insert the beari
How do, Dave is having fun with a T2ZX and a TH-11: Quote::: I have a HyGain Tailtwister rotor mounted inside seven sections of Rohn 45. I plan on placing a 10 foot mast into the rotor (2" O.D. galva
How do, Dick, NY1E is looking for an adapter for S)-239 to Male F. Go to www.therfc.com/adapt.htm The RF Connection. About 12 to 14 items down you will find: F(M)/SO-239 which is I believe an F (male
Ken is looking for: My Polyphasor IS-RCT Rotor protector is 16 years old and the screws are rusted. Does anyone know the size and type of screws on the terminals? de Ken I'll bet if you removed one o
A question was posted regarding base loading coil on TBR-160: <snip> I note with interest a reference I remember from the manual for my old HF6V (the OPs antenna is the HF2V, IIRC): in it, Butternut
How do, QST, Oct 2014 had article on adding 40 meters to a 24 ft boom Yagi (feedback in Dec 2014).. I also seem to recall that there was an article years ago on the subject, maybe adding to a 204BA..
Yo, On adding 40 meters to TH11 or a 24 ft boom yagi: I found it. You need to have copies of NCJ (Paper or on CD). I haven't looked at the article. MAR 1998 - NCJ (PG. 21) Boom Matching = 40/30 Meter
Tom asked: W8JWN spliced coax, back in the 60s and 70s, without noticing any perceivable loss.::: I seem to remember seeing, in a magazine (CQ, 73, QST, or ??) quite a while back, a picture of someon
The discussion has been on loosening Al tubing joints, and has progressed to the use of Noalox or similar. IF you use an excess amount of anti-seize, you will NEVER get the connection tight enough so
re: A way to apply No-Alox evenly. Ummmmmmmm, just in case I wasn't clear, the "greenie" I was talking about is a synthetic scrubbing pad used in the kitchen. Not the "grossssssssss" kind. All though
I was going to say that, but I didn't want to get in trouble with the Copy write police. <GRIN> Jake K9WN -- Original Message -- AKA scotch-brite pad. Also available at auto parts and auto body suppl
While everyone seems to have good input on the subject, I think the group should go to the one "being" who has probably seen/been around more coax than all of us: What say ye, 'ole North facing plast
Victor is looking for bolts, Grd 5, Galvanized. Victor, Take a look at this site: https://www.boltdepot.com/ Work your way in to the Gal grd 5........... I've used them for stainless machine screws/n
I haven't found anything addressing this, so I give to the collective group: All feed line shields are grounded at top of tower. A feed line switch is located about half way up. The main feed line sh
Regarding LMR-type cables at Walmart....... IF you read the copy, you'll see it is sold via: Sold & Shipped by Kimberly Distribution LLC OR Sold & Shipped by Unlimited Cellular NOT directly by Walmar
How do, Mike is having fun with an MA160v, trying to get a match............. Mike, I've got a H.B. coil loaded (@26' for 75, and then more coil at base for 160), 42' vertical for 160/75/40 and for a
Gary K9RX had a question about radial lengths and confusion from reading ON4UN Low Band book. If it helps any, I was always of the belief that there is a point of diminishing returns. It's better to
How do and Happy New Years to All! Now then, while the "discussion" on UV and WX deterioration HAS been interesting, don't you think it's about time to "call the horse dead" and move onto more import
How do to all. Someone would like a website for LUSO towers. ::: <snip> HNY, Wayne. Can you suggest a website for LUSO? <snip> How about you GOOGLE LUSO and see what you get? After all, google is you
On water wicking into the ends of the WD1............ How about dipping the far end in liquid tape??? Could help seal it up. Just my $.02 Jake K9WN _______________________________________________ ___