Gee, Bill, maybe you do not need the instruction book. Hopefully, you can track down a manual, but if not... maybe we can figure it out from the basic design, and its measurements, etc., much the way
Wow -- what absolutely wonderful photos of the installation process. The really show how it was done. == Richards - K8JHR == == _______________________________________________ _______________________
okay tower talk fans -- I am new at this, but considering a similar project. 1. Rather than run a a second, separate wire all the way parallel to the tower, which would, I believe, if I learned my el
I am very pleased with my DXE tilt base. Works as advertised. Just make sure you pay attention to the Inside/Outside diameters of the pipe you mount it on. I had to drill it out to accommodate a 2" g
Gotta double check , but when MFJ/Hy-Gain came out with their big sticks, I believe Gulf Alpha discontinued theirs. Had a nice email exchange with the owner about the economics of it all. Nice guy. T
NO SINGLE ANTENNA WILL SUIT ALL OPERATORS. This antenna is the right antenna for the right person under the right circumstances. It is for me, even though it may not be for you. I HAVE ONE OF THESE 4
Thanks, Jerry -- I guess the good news is that I was not looking for this antenna to do well higher than, say, 17 meters - My target bands were 160-20 - and it seems to work WELL ENOUGH on my target
Both Roger and Scott give excellent advice. Especially about obtaining an umbrella policy. Even if your agent does his homework and arranges coverage, check it independently with the company to be su
amen, brother. Insurance companies are not really in the business of paying claims -- they avoid paying claims whenever possible. Buyer beware and do your homework. == Richards - K8JHR == -- ________
In my brief experience using my MFJ antenna analyzer, I have found it is best to get your antenna as far away from objects, such as your workbench, your back deck, the ground, trees, metal eavesdropp
Gee... that does not sound like you are tuning it on the work bench... I think this is more of a vote for "no... you should hang your antenna to tune it" - than it does a Yes you can. Or do I misinte
Last weekend I replaced my 4:1 balun with a new Un-Un from DX-Engineering.... and learned the value of the never-seize stuff. The hardware was tight, and secure, but also came apart real easy and I c
Well. Shoot, John. It really kinda depends, on your goals, your financial resources, and available real estate, target bands and target contact locations, and MORE... but my research tells me THE ANT
I agree with K4SAV - with only one minor exception... considering typical urban lot sizes, for many ham I think the cross-over band is 40 meters. Getting an 80 meter dipole up high enough, and long e
WEb search for Jim Brown/s articles on toroids and baluns. I believe he has some good articles detailing what size and what material to use. Maybe here: http://www.audiosystemsgroup.com/RFI-Ham.pdf h
OK -- I will check them out. Maybe their 20/40/80 combination (85 feet) might fit in somehow... or the 100 foot 40/80/160 might if I fold down the ends a bit (maybe ten percent each side...) What I n
OK -- got it. I am, however, not figuring or finding what you mean by the "PTT " and what "app notes" you made reference to in your previous post. I am not finding them on the vendor's site... are th
In your ARRL Antenna Handbook....you DO have one of these... right?.... Check 1) pages 4-7 and following for EZNEC modeling information 2) pages 6-11 and following for a discussion of the constructio
Ah...er... RIGHT -- Found Them !!! Thanks for the nudge. == Richards - K8JHR == _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTalk mailing list
Bob -- I have an AV-640 in a box... looking to mount it soon... did you see a need to guy it up that high? Thanks for your take on it. == K8JHR == ..and the AV640 was up 20' at the base (then and now