This suggests to me that it might be best to approach these associations saying something like, "We're having this problem and have been requesting the Gov't to solve it for us. How about you guys sp
If you're paying by cheque why not knock $2 off the amount for a cheque composition and processing fee? It's fun to hear people squeal when you do this. Jim VE7FO
I just bought some double-female UHF connectors aka barrel connectors from Alfa Radio in Edmonton for just this purpose. They are 6" long, are threaded over their full length and have a couple of nut
Hi Mel, My suggestion was intended to be used against those who tack various charges onto the invoice that weren't mentioned when the item was purchased. Your story is a familiar one as I have been o
Well, thanks to all for your comments, both direct and here. Some suggested I should go higher than the approx 50 ft and that the larger antenna, the better. I didn't describe the tower situation as
Thanks guys, you just solved a problem for me. 73 de Jim Smith VE7FO ________________________________________________________________________ Where do you get ICE bandpass filters & beverage matching
January 6, 2002 01:51 OK, here it is. The GPS method looks to be sufficiently accurate to meet Tom's needs. This is pretty lengthy as I want to show how I got to the solution so that if I have made a
First off, my apologies for joining this thread so late. I'm 1500 posts behind in my reading. I'm puzzled that no one has posted what seems to me to be the obvious solution although there have been o
A couple of Ooopsies Received the following from N4GI ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ My 12 channel magellan 315 has +/- 100' resolution. This is about average. I use differentially
My third attempt to post this to TT. It seems that you can't name a religion on TT. I'll try again by breaking up the offending word with hyphens. Rick, I'm having a lot of problems with your post. Y
Steve, It isn't the antenna impedance that counts. There was a great thread on this topic recently. Look in the archives for a lengthy thread started by K3LR with W0IYH in the title on 8/18/03. You w
Hi Todd, For a rotator comparison table you might check out http://www.alfaradio.ca/alfaspid.html . While I don't think the AlfaSPID will handle your mast diam you might find the table of some intere
Hi David 1. Post your question to rfi@contesting.com 2. Recognize that you are dealing with a woman with a princess complex who will never be satisfied no matter what you do. 3. Document all dealings
Dan Did you check out the AlfaSpid? http://www.alfaradio.ca/amateur.html 73 de Jim Smith VE7FO dan bookwalter wrote: Ok... since its fairly obvious that my T2X isnt going to work in my TX-472... and
I wrapped mine around the ground rod and silver soldered it. (Lightning not an issue here in Vancouver) 73 de Jim Smith VE7FO Jerry Keller wrote: How does everyone fasten copper strap to the ground r
Dunno if this is possible at your QTH, Mark, but I have found tool rental places with these things available. 73 de Jim Smith VE7FO Mark Beckwith wrote: I have 15 ground rods to do. Speaking of that,
Dan, Don't know if your concern is whether the typical ham is strong enough to walk up 30 ft of this stuff or whether the mast is strong enough to be walked up without damage. I presume it is the lat
Seems to me that he later recanted but not sure. As this question keeps cropping up, could someone with the appropriate equipment and expertise measure a few traps they have lying around both with an
RadioMobile http://www.cplus.org/rmw/english1.html Be prepared to lose many hours happily playing with this. It's totally amazing and free. 73 de Jim Smith VE7FO Pete Smith wrote: 2) The instructions