There are two kinds of people.... People who learn from others' mistakes... and... there are the others. I like to be in the first category... so I plan to hire my hole dug by a professional. Costly,
Yep -- YOU are the just the sort of PROFESSIONAL I would hire. == K8JHR == == _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTalk mailing list To
Not hard if you are single... impossible if married. == K8JHR == == _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTalk mailing list TowerTalk@co
Here is some info: http://oai.dtic.mil/oai/oai?verb=getRecord&metadataPrefix=html&identifier=ADA193283 I attach an article by some Dx-pedition that used verticals and elevated verticals. http://pages
Did you call the manufacturer? Would not the specifications indicate that? == K8JHR == _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTalk mailin
Some guys use hooks every x feet along the fence and just tie them with cable ties. One guy I know uses simple brass hooks like he would put in a closet - just screws them on the fence at the same hi
Please tell us, or lead us to pictures, of what you end up doing. == Richards - K8JHR == == _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTalk m
What....? No drain holes along its length? == JHR == _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTalk mailing list TowerTalk@contesting.com ht
I would be asking the question of any of the various shipping and packing companies near your QTH. There must be some that do that sort of thing nearby. Take a picture, and either stop in or email th
But how will all the SteppIR control equipment react to a large surge from a nearby strike? I would worry that the control box would puke if it received enough static from a big strike either on the
Hi Gene = Richards Rule = If you fix something long enough... eventually, you will break it. == Richards - K8JHR == Remember Hoppman's law: The more you leave it alone the better it works. == _______
For the recored.... ? Hmmm.... no... I think that was set in 2005 by Ferdinando Guarani of Venezuela in 9.75 seconds. But you are in world class territory! ;-) Happy trails my friend. == K8JHR == --
Oh...well.... that about sums up everything I ever touched in my shack. Thanks. == Richards - K8JHR == _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________
Good Day Tower Talkians -- I am trying to select an antenna to install before the winter arrives. I live in Michigan, and have a smallish, 100' (N-S) x 55' (E-W) suburban backyard that has a bit of a
I purchased and read your test results... and was impressed by the testing protocol and thoughtful approach to the pragmatic problems involved. Makes for fine reading and inspires one to analyze its
Cute story - I am amazed how many guys are afraid to spend some of their hard earned brass. I guess I am fortunate my XYL helped me select my HF rig, a TenTec Omni VII. Although she did not understan
Hi Jim -- 1) City did provide a statement in writing - with copies of ordinance and statement of interpretation by inspector's office. 2) I like to work barefoot, but have a plenty big TenTec Centuri
Hi Frank -- Thanks for the strong reply to my questions. Based on your comments, I would be better off making higher, longer, and better wire antennas and working towards a beam on a tower, instead o
Maybe I need to drag my camper up North and help you for a few days! We like it up there. I know a good place to get fresh lake fish dinner in Ontonogon..... Happy trails and good luck. == James Rich