I know WHAT a gamma match is and HOW they work. What I don't know is how to BUILD one. I have an old CB antenna that used a gamma match that is now broken. I would like to do some experimenting with
Thanks! Just looked this up on the web... http://www.arrl.org/tis/info/pdf/9904067.pdf At 12:01 PM 01/16/2004 -0800, Ward Silver wrote: For a look at a simple gamma match technique - find a copy of A
Last summer I sent out the message below. Well, after MUCHO delays, KFI in Los Angeles CA is finally going to get her new guy wires! Weather permitting, they are supposed to start on Thursday, 3-5-04
Greetings! I rescued an old Cubex 2-element, tri-band quad. I would like to build a 2-element 20 meter beam centered on 14.250Mhz for Field Day. Knowing that this antenna is a compromise for the thre
CableXperts has probably one of the best products on the market! They use Teflon insulated, gold tipped, silver connectors. They also use heat shrink tubing at the connection which helps seal out wat
My experience.... The braid would break when being screwed (don't we all!). The braid also performs the duties of mechanically holding the coax. Some engineer was paid BIG bucks to come up with the "
There is an N-Connector made by Andros that installs just like a PL-259! http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/parts/4505.html I buy them at HRO! The same HRO where I get instant satisfaction on all
I disagree. I have installed these connectors without any problems. The center pin can not be pushed out while inserting the coax. If you are completely worried, try tinning the ends first. Steve, I
Silver Plated PL-259s with Teflon insulation! The silver connectors solder very well with only a minimal amount of heat required to do the job. In other words, you don't have to cook your connector t
I don't know if you are using a crane or what. A simple belt at a local lineman shop should do just fine. If you are going to use a gin pole, and don't already own one, buy the kit here and have it s
If we feed a quad antenna from the bottom, we end up with a horizontal polarized antenna. My question is about the support structure or the arrangement of the wire. Is a BOX (x-frame) better or worse
I personally like LPDAs! There are advantages and disadvantages to everything! If you are an ARRL Member, you can read about one man's story. http://www.arrl.org/members-only/tis/info/pdf/0209031.pdf
Its a start... http://www.hy-gain.com/man/pdf/VB-66DX.pdf At 05:39 PM 07/08/2004 -0700, you wrote: I have recently obtained a 6 el 6m yagi and would like to find information on it. It may be a Hy Gai
And who says 3" doesn't matter?! At 11:05 AM 07/10/2004 -0600, you wrote: Hi Karen, A cubic yard of concrete weighs 4000 pounds +/-, so the increased volume of a cubic meter should be proportionally
The message below was in reference to "cutting aluminum tubes". Here the poster had a very good question and received a good number of replies! I would have liked to see these replies as I'm sure I c
If anyone has a manual that I can have/borrow/buy, please contact me off the list. Its the 7 element 10-30 Dino...k6rix@earthlink.net _______________________________________________ See: http://www.m
Big steel works the same way (at least with the KFI tower in Los Angeles). 1" guys on the bottom (13,000# tension), 1-1/4" guys on the top (20,000# tension). The top guy is 550' up the 750' tower. Th
I worked for a road sign company. We used hollowed out bolts so the signs would BREAK AWAY if hit by a vehicle. Spend the money and get the right bolts! Any place that deals with construction that pu
Yep! Just look at the amplifier articles! Nuff said on this subject! While the Handbooks are generally pretty good, once in a while some marginal stuff creeps in. The problem is always sorting good i
Hello to the group! I am getting messages back that say they are waiting for "approval" in order to be posted. These messages are being sent by some BOT using "k6rix@arrl.net". I do NOT use that addr