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281. Re: [TowerTalk] Big Loading Coil (score: 1)
Author: "K8RI" <K8RI-on-TowerTalk@tm.net>
Date: Tue, 13 Mar 2007 20:35:41 -0400
I remember that coax down at the VOA that had a diameter about twice my height and vacuum tubes with an airlock. <:-)) _______________________________________________ ________________________________
/archives//html/Towertalk/2007-03/msg00212.html (7,150 bytes)

282. Re: [TowerTalk] Guy Cable (score: 1)
Author: "K8RI" <K8RI-on-TowerTalk@tm.net>
Date: Thu, 15 Mar 2007 20:34:32 -0400
My self, I still prefer Phillystran or how ever it's spelled, but I'd not be concerned using "wire rope" with the proper specifications to guy a tower. The last commercial tower I climbed which was j
/archives//html/Towertalk/2007-03/msg00255.html (8,653 bytes)

283. Re: [TowerTalk] Guy Cable (score: 1)
Author: "K8RI" <K8RI-on-TowerTalk@tm.net>
Date: Fri, 16 Mar 2007 00:38:52 -0400
You have to remember that a deep catenary in a high mass guy is the equivelant of stretch as far as movement of the tower is concerned. Having been "up there" on some pretty windy days, I've found t
/archives//html/Towertalk/2007-03/msg00264.html (10,736 bytes)

284. Re: [TowerTalk] Winchs - Pulling not stirred (score: 1)
Author: "K8RI" <K8RI-on-TowerTalk@tm.net>
Date: Sat, 17 Mar 2007 20:53:21 -0400
If we can make it zero on a level surface, just think how much you could save by replaciing all the cable with fishing line<:-)) Roger Halstead (K8RI and ARRL 40 year Life Member) N833R - World's old
/archives//html/Towertalk/2007-03/msg00318.html (15,141 bytes)

285. Re: [TowerTalk] Changing Air Variables in an Antenna Tuner? (score: 1)
Author: "K8RI" <K8RI-on-TowerTalk@tm.net>
Date: Sun, 18 Mar 2007 04:49:26 -0400
Hey! I was going to suggest that. Actually it's a good way to increase the range without giving up the resolution of the smaller tuning cap. There are a number of amps that take that approach with th
/archives//html/Towertalk/2007-03/msg00327.html (9,569 bytes)

286. Re: [TowerTalk] Changing Air Variables in an Antenna Tuner? (score: 1)
Author: "K8RI" <K8RI-on-TowerTalk@tm.net>
Date: Sun, 18 Mar 2007 14:34:58 -0400
As an added note, the Henry HF amps use a series of plastic cams on a shaft geared to the band switch. There is a 2KD classic on e-bay that has several photos that show the cams. Today is 18th and i
/archives//html/Towertalk/2007-03/msg00343.html (10,971 bytes)

287. Re: [TowerTalk] Changing Air Variables in an Antenna Tuner? (score: 1)
Author: "K8RI" <K8RI-on-TowerTalk@tm.net>
Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2007 00:57:47 -0400
If you find you need more detail I have both a 2K4 and a Halllicrafters HT-33B and could shoot some close ups of those switches. It'd just take me some time to get them posted on my site. Roger Halst
/archives//html/Towertalk/2007-03/msg00355.html (10,135 bytes)

288. Re: [TowerTalk] Inexpensive thrust bearing? (score: 1)
Author: "K8RI" <K8RI-on-TowerTalk@tm.net>
Date: Wed, 21 Mar 2007 15:07:58 -0400
You can build a thrust bearing for pennies or maybe a few dollars that is far superior to most commercial thrust bearings particularly if it is used to keep the mast centered and does not serve as a
/archives//html/Towertalk/2007-03/msg00429.html (11,648 bytes)

289. Re: [TowerTalk] Roller Inductors (score: 1)
Author: "K8RI" <K8RI-on-TowerTalk@tm.net>
Date: Sat, 24 Mar 2007 23:13:58 -0400
The pillow case I can understand, but the washing machine? A good detergent should have taken all the residue out of the machine. That's only 4 cases of shells. If you were in competetion that's abou
/archives//html/Towertalk/2007-03/msg00488.html (11,033 bytes)

290. Re: [TowerTalk] K7LXC and W1TTT (score: 1)
Author: "K8RI" <K8RI-on-TowerTalk@tm.net>
Date: Sat, 24 Mar 2007 23:31:52 -0400
You have to be careful in your planning. If this big erection is considered "premium content" Vista is designed to degrade premium content unless all devices in the path are HDCP compliant. We know
/archives//html/Towertalk/2007-03/msg00489.html (9,154 bytes)

291. [TowerTalk] Mobile antenna for SUV (score: 1)
Author: "K8RI" <K8RI-on-TowerTalk@tm.net>
Date: Sun, 25 Mar 2007 03:02:56 -0400
I've been considering running mobile for the first time since 1963. Both Rigs and cars have changed a lot since then and not just in price. I have a Toyota 4-Runner and am considering using a Yaesu F
/archives//html/Towertalk/2007-03/msg00509.html (7,615 bytes)

292. Re: [TowerTalk] Vista comment and tower question (score: 1)
Author: "K8RI" <K8RI-on-TowerTalk@tm.net>
Date: Sun, 25 Mar 2007 02:56:19 -0400
And it's only 6 more days until April first. Roger Halstead (K8RI and ARRL 40 year Life Member) N833R - World's oldest Debonair CD-2 www.rogerhalstead.com (Use return address from home page) ________
/archives//html/Towertalk/2007-03/msg00510.html (8,391 bytes)

293. Re: [TowerTalk] Cushcraft balun power handling? (score: 1)
Author: "K8RI" <K8RI-on-TowerTalk@tm.net>
Date: Sun, 25 Mar 2007 15:43:30 -0400
I only have experience with the little one they use on the ATB-34 but that has never given any problems with the legal limit. I should say it never did while I was using it. I replaced the antenna an
/archives//html/Towertalk/2007-03/msg00511.html (7,785 bytes)

294. Re: [TowerTalk] Mobile antenna for SUV (score: 1)
Author: "K8RI" <K8RI-on-TowerTalk@tm.net>
Date: Mon, 26 Mar 2007 02:32:14 -0400
Looks like I have a number of options and of course as with most antennas, bigger is better. OTOH I do have to get along with the DMV and if my supper bug catcher starts removing stoplights or their
/archives//html/Towertalk/2007-03/msg00525.html (12,037 bytes)

295. Re: [TowerTalk] Fwd: [YCCC] I want one of these... (score: 1)
Author: "K8RI" <K8RI-on-TowerTalk@tm.net>
Date: Sat, 31 Mar 2007 16:29:29 -0400
I'm guessing this was sent in HTML. HTML is stripped so all that came through is the AOL add at the end of the post. Roger Halstead (K8RI and ARRL 40 year Life Member) N833R - World's oldest Debonair
/archives//html/Towertalk/2007-03/msg00653.html (7,686 bytes)

296. Re: [TowerTalk] One-Shots (score: 1)
Author: "K8RI" <K8RI-on-TowerTalk@tm.net>
Date: Tue, 3 Apr 2007 15:39:00 -0400
Call your local electrical suppliers. Most of them around here used to carry them. Now I think they are a one or two day order, but may require ordering a carton. IIRC Several on here have also menti
/archives//html/Towertalk/2007-04/msg00077.html (8,060 bytes)

297. Re: [TowerTalk] Blackening Aluminum/Alodize? (score: 1)
Author: "K8RI" <K8RI-on-TowerTalk@tm.net>
Date: Wed, 11 Apr 2007 20:41:25 -0400
Alodine http://www.matronics.com/rv-list/hovan/tips/AlAnDef.html is a very thin and fragile chromate conversion layer normally used for prepping aluminum prior to painting. Roger Halstead (K8RI and
/archives//html/Towertalk/2007-04/msg00218.html (8,192 bytes)

298. [TowerTalk] Ham Savvy towr climber needed (score: 1)
Author: "K8RI" <K8RI-on-TowerTalk@tm.net>
Date: Wed, 11 Apr 2007 21:14:11 -0400
Unfortunately it may be some time before I can get back to climbing so I need a ham antenna savvy tower climber (Bonded and insured) in the Midland MI area for probably 4 or 5 hours of tower work, mo
/archives//html/Towertalk/2007-04/msg00221.html (8,634 bytes)

299. Re: [TowerTalk] Blackening Aluminum/Alodize? (score: 1)
Author: "K8RI" <K8RI-on-TowerTalk@tm.net>
Date: Wed, 11 Apr 2007 21:16:29 -0400
It's also messy, requires an acid etch and a lot of water for rinsing, but can make a piece of smooth aluminum look like real gold. Roger Halstead (K8RI and ARRL 40 year Life Member) N833R - World's
/archives//html/Towertalk/2007-04/msg00222.html (10,870 bytes)

300. Re: [TowerTalk] pop riveter (score: 1)
Author: "Roger (K8RI)" <K8RI-on-TowerTalk@tm.net>
Date: Wed, 18 Apr 2007 14:23:23 -0400
I'd have to go out to the shop to check on what I have and that's a bit difficult at present, but it's good one with the will work off the end or side. It makes pop riveting very easy with no need t
/archives//html/Towertalk/2007-04/msg00345.html (9,262 bytes)


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