Tom Rauch said: "Statistically, data complied by researchers shows areas where tall towers are located get hit MORE often than other areas." Because it's from you, Tom, I'm willing to accept that, bu
Can anyone explain "positive" and "negative" lightning strikes? What is the difference? 73, Jerry K3BZ _______________________________________________ See: http://www.mscomputer.com for "Self Support
Tom wrote: "The data was derived from a map of recorded lightning hits, and comparing concentration of hits to heights of towers. One thing specifically discussed in these links was a water tower tha
Pete.. I put in a peripheral ground system, but I didn't have to dig a trench. I used my gas edger to cut a slot in the lawn from the AC service entrance around the house to my SPG box, and then for
Keith... I beg to differ. There's two things I think just about everyone agrees on: (1) the wisdom of proper grounding systems to handle a strike when one occurs.... and.... (2) a strike cannot (yet)
Tom....I'd be surprised if the Pope didn't acknowledge that ALL the Bible versions are probably correct... to some degree. So much dissension....It's almost as if a method or product must be absolute
I'm glad we agree. But if you go back and re-read all the previous posts, risk reduction was all I was ever saying. 73, Jerry K3BZ Well, the truth finally comes out! Thanks for the clarification of y
I was wondering how long it would be before someone said something like this and.... 73, Jerry K3BZ -- Original Message -- From: k2qmf@juno.com To: w4zw@comcast.net Cc: towertalk@contesting.com ; jim
Now THIS I have no trouble agreeing with :-) Thanks, John. Haven't we heard enough about Spider Balls? Give it up, guys. _______________________________________________ See: http://www.mscomputer.com
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Well, yeah... but what's your name, Jim? 73, Jerry K3BZ lot's more. Call Toll Free, 1-800-333-9041 with any questions and ask for Sherman, W2FLA. _______________________________________________ See:
Well, frankly, I'm rather embarrassed about my 1x2...I'd much rather a 1x1, but good luck getting one of those! And don't bother telling me they're reserved.... if I'm not a "special event", what is?
lot's more. Call Toll Free, 1-800-333-9041 with any questions and ask for Sherman, W2FLA. _______________________________________________ See: http://www.mscomputer.com for "Self Supporting Towers",
I'm sure Bernard WA4OEJ won't mind that I share with you on TT the final outcome and solution of the "Real Problem for Antenna Experts" thread that recently transpired on the SteppIR reflector and he
John... the "solution" to this problem lay not in the SteppIR antenna, but rather in the radio connected to it.... an Orion, which was apparently "locked" on a 40M transmit frequency with no clear "f
Rats! Pages 75/76 are also missing in my copy. Well, at least the cover is there.... Gotta send Tom some touch up paint for that D-104 base.... 73, Jerry K3BZ -- Original Message -- From: "NABEREZNY
If he's non-tech, he won't notice the nice ground you install at the duplexer. Just do it and don't tell him. It's a mitzvah.... a good deed. 73, Jerry K3BZ -- Original Message -- From: "Roger Parson
I'm getting two copies of TT postings. Anyone know why? I think this was happening once before, to a lot of members... but it was corrected. 73, Jerry K3BZ ___________________________________________
Did you mean July 2000 QST? That is the 2000 Antenna issue, but I don't find anything by N4GG there.... if I missed it, what pages? 73, Jerry K3BZ -- Original Message -- From: <Greenacres113@aol.com>
Thanks, Patrick.....73, Jerry K3BZ -- Original Message -- From: "W7TMT" <w7tmt@dayshaw.net> To: "'Jerry Keller'" <k3bz@arrl.net>; <towertalk@contesting.com> Sent: Sunday, October 03, 2004 12:38 PM Su