Yep, maybe, all the way up to the point we had a disaster and the phone lines went down... Dino...k6rix@earthlink.net _______________________________________________ See: http://www.mscomputer.com fo
I have just picked up a US Tower MA-550. In order to transport it, I disassembled it down to the last nut and bolt. The way these things are built are VERY easy! The construction done by US Tower is
Run away as fast as you can! This is a CB antenna designed for the CB band. It is esentially a 1/2 wave over a 1/4 wave matching section. Can you tune it up with a tuner? Probably. I've seen screen d
Yep, just used the Hi-Lift jack to remove an old Tri-Ex MW-50 off of the studs. This same arrangement is used to remove posts of all sizes... http://www.hi-lift.com/products/index.htm Dino...k6rix@ea
I will have to find it on my other computer, but a person took a Cushcrap 40-2CD and converted it to a rigid MOXON. If I find the link, I'll post it. Well, this may be more bold than your considering
My earlier message is slightly flawed, but I found what I was looking for... http://lists.contesting.com/pipermail/towertalk/2004-May/064261.html Dino...k6rix@earthlink.net __________________________
Most aluminum houses or tubing supply houses can help you. Texas Tower also sells telescoping aluminum tubing. You want .058 wall tubing in 1/8" increments... 3/8, 1/2, 5/8, 3/4, 7/8, 1, 1 1/8, etc.
While researching beams for 6-meters, I learned the following... M2 makes 2 versions of their 7 element beam (you didn't specify how many elements you wanted; I was looking for a 7 element beam), the
Do you have the ability to bolt on a winch at the top of the flat-top? If so... == Set the antennas to NORTH (or south or east or west) and MARK IT! Use a shaft clamp (or muffler clamps) to hold the
You should have this book!!! http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/books/0995.html It can answer all your questions! Adding mass to the inside of the element will not change your SWR, but may cause
I should have added the following link to download software that will help you... http://www.realhamradio.com/Download.htm Dino...k6rix@earthlink.net _______________________________________________ S
Actually, its well known that the velocity factor in a single run of coax can vary. You won't have this problem with Andrew Heliax (essentially). Whenever you use coax for phased lines, you need to c
Hello John, how do you test your lines and what equipment do you use? I've experimented with the MFJ 259B for stubs and phasing lines, but if it is critical, I'll order lines from M2. I'd sure like a
They don't make the BX anymore, so it looks like you will need to get that US Tower 455 instead! :-) Dino...k6rix@earthlink.net _______________________________________________ See: http://www.mscompu
Chain link? If you are going to use this for the tire to sit on, I don't recommend it! I suggest getting a PLATE of scrap aluminum 3/16 minimum. 12" x (however far out you want to come from the car)
If it has a square top section, it's very similar to the US Tower MA series... http://www.ustower.com/ma-770.html Dino...k6rix@earthlink.net _______________________________________________ See: http:
Hello John, I had the pleasure of getting a free tour of Alpha by you when I was living in Colorado. I will never forget that! On to bearings... I've been reading this thread with great interest. I w
A taper roller bearing. :-) Dino...k6rix@earthlink.net _______________________________________________ See: http://www.mscomputer.com for "Self Supporting Towers", "Wireless Weather Stations", and lo
NO! Thank you for posting this here! It IS about antennas, it is fantastic information, and I would have missed it as I'm not subscribed to hamlaw! Also, a BIG THANK YOU for posting this back to the