I am trying to rebuild a KLM 40M3 and have not been able to find where the instruction manual is. Want to put this back together and donate it to a local radio club. Thoughts, mods, best solution fo
The question on the table is: <snip> Please elucidate what GRC and IMC are. I was unable to google either of them and get the answer. <> Google again and put tubing after GRC or IMC K9WN Jake _______
When the Wench of a local Ham climbs his tower for him, she has a plastic owl on her shoulder so she knows which way to point the yagi. ( sorry, couldn't resist ) Enough on this subject. Literary lic
Herb is looking for ways to bury radials for 160. Pull up your favorite browser search engine and type in how to bury radials for antenna You'll get over 270,000 hits. If you can't find something the
Herb is having LOTS of fun with his radials: <<<Thanks to everyone for all the ideas. I'll do some shopping withing a few days, and let everyone know my best preferenceNow lastly.Does it matter the l
How do: <SNIP> Seeking a simple drawing of a R25 straight section set in a 4 ft deep hole that will have the layer of gravel. Need to show building inspector how this can be done lieu of a concrete p
I have to jump in here.: <SNIP> 1) Many of the screw clamps do NOT tighten enough to keep the element pieces from slipping. I used to test the clamps but tightening as much as possible (without strip
How do, Good question, and the answers are nothing more than the fundamentals. 1) Use ONLY radios that are clean on transmit and whose receivers have good strong signal overload and rejection. The li
Per the subject heading: I'm on my second tower since 1988 and have used nothing but a 4 ft bubble level to true them up and both towers turned out fine. Granted, taking all into consideration, they
A question was asked about how deep to bury a coax run. It was then brought up about electrical codes and depth of 18". If I remember, those ONLY apply to circuits carrying 110/220 household voltages
In regards to " Mot R36 related to NUMBER of installed ground rods" I've done a quick search and have a question. What, exactly is " Mot R36" as related to NUMBER of installed ground rods ? I was alw
How do, John is having "fun" tuning his Force 12 C3 on 10 meters. I'm sure I'll get corrected if my aging brain is incorrect, but I seem to remember that you can get real close, adjusting a HF yagi a
I've used a scotch brite pad also to apply "goop" when assembling antennas. I've found if you use to much, applied with bare finger, you will sometimes strip out the hose clamp before you get the ele
John is looking for advice for radials under vertical for 80 meters. John, get yourself a copy of the Antenna book. There is a chart showing number of radials, vs how efficient, vs amount of wire ava
On radial plates and such: One thing no one has mentioned is if you solder an outdoor connection and then leave it to weather or bury it, the solder will disintegrate and turn to powder over time unl
"You will likely be just as dead falling from 30' as falling from 130'." I have a friend that used to crawl towers in his younger days. He used to say the same thing, but always added: " The only dif
Just my $.02 on the subject. #1. I've found that using sheet metal screws will upset the metal enough to make disassembly a bear. inner/smaller element it is because you have to much of you favorite
So, looking for a manual for a TET Tri-band beam, are you? <GRIN> Try this and see if it helps: [ https://www.tetemtron.com.au/category-s/64.htm | https://www.tetemtron.com.au/category-s/64.htm ] Goo
Wes described his method for cleaning aluminum tubing. My method is: Green Scotchbrite pad and WD40, or your favorite generic equivalent of either. Keep the pad wet and just scour the tubing. (I wear
Yo, Dave, K4TO, is searching for a way to lift a rather heavy rotor. LOTS of suggestions. Here's mine: Dave, look at Northern Tool. I think this link will get you close: [ https://www.northerntool.co