It sounds like a clutch friction type winch with one of two problems: 1. If there is no tension on the cable, the clutch will not work, and the handle will unscrew. 2. The clutch plates may be corrod
On Mon, 12 Jul 2004 15:02:34 -0500 "Chuck Dietz" <w5pr@swbell.net> writes: You can download the free program YTAD, which helps to answer questions such as these at: http://www.arrl.org/qexfiles/ The
in-lbs = ft-lbs x 12 Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Big Bear Lake, CA _______________________________________________ See: http://www.mscomputer.com for "Self Supporting Towers", "Wireless Weather Stations",
On Tue, 3 Aug 2004 21:09:23 -0400 "Tom Rauch" <w8ji@contesting.com> writes: It's not the increase in tension that's the dominant factor, it's the fact that once the tower twists, all three guy wires
On Wed, 4 Aug 2004 11:57:47 -0500 "Jim Miller" <JimMiller@STL-Online.Net> writes: I've had a Ringo Ranger dangling from a yardarm for many years. I used a hose clamp to secure a small ceramic insulat
I have a Cushcraft 40-2cd just 6 feet above a kt-34xa. They both work fb. It is possible that they could work with closer, or even zero, spacing. Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Big Bear Lake, CA ____________
On Sat, 21 Aug 2004 09:36:58 -0500 "Kirk Harding" <kirk.harding@cox.net> writes: Why are you using a rotating bracket, if it is going to be mounted just above the thrust bearing? Why don't you just u
The Ham IV manual has a diagnostic procedure, including resistance and voltage checks, which may help to define the problem. When you inspect the rotor, check the four self-tapping screws that hold t
On Fri, 17 Sep 2004 11:04:29 -0400 "Dick Green WC1M" <wc1m@msn.com> writes: Make that 6 dB. Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Big Bear Lake, CA . _______________________________________________ See: http://www.
Array Solutions has an article on their Web Site regarding stacking dissimilar antennas. It involves a dual trace scope, and rf transmissions from a nearby ham. http://www.arraysolutions.com/Products
Don't rule out condensation. The last time I folded my tower over, I took an end cap off my 40-2CD and a ton of water came out. This is in Yuma, AZ, where it hadn't rained in months. After that, I le
On Wed, 20 Jul 2005 20:38:33 -0700 Kelly Johnson <n6kj.kelly@gmail.com> writes: Pick a city with reasonable zoning regulations (setback, height limits, etc). Find a development built during the 1970'
On Tue, 9 Aug 2005 00:21:44 -0500 (CDT) Karl Bullock <karl@dixie-net.com> writes: Connect a dc ohmmeter between the 10 meter and 15 meter trap capacitor outer tubes on each element half. After correc
www.officemax.com has 50-packs of velcro reusable cable ties on sale for $3.99. They are 8" x 0.5". Item number is 20822371. If you spend $50, you get free shipping. Otherwise, shipping is about $8.
I remember that too. They used 1 gallon (or metric equiv.) paint cans (available for cheap at hardware stores) and mounted two SO-239's side by side on the lid, with a short wire jumper between the t
Perhaps your tower has been designated as a "granary tree" by a local Acorn Woodpecker (Google it). Here is an article excerpt: -- All members of an Acorn Woodpecker group spend large amounts of time
On Wed, 28 Sep 2005 22:14:34 -0500 "Steve - Jax" <steve01@mchsi.com> writes: If you bug them, they can tell you when it is going to show up. Rent a hydraulic engine puller from your local rental yard