s this the K9AY? Is anyone using the AS-AYL low band receiving array being built and marketed by Array Solutions? Perhaps a beta user or some got out early. I'm looking for some answers for a smaller
THere is also a free - not limited in any fashion modeling program called MMANA. Very good, effective and accurate. Found at http://mmhamsoft.amateur-radio.ca/ ORIGINAL MESSAGE: -- REPLY FOLLOWS -- Q
I use MMANA quite a bit - it also has an implementation of NEC-2. It works well, fast, and gets me in the ballpark. I use it to see whether an idea works, or to see what sort of changes I need to mak
I like that! and the price is not too bad - only about 262Eu or $350USD.... Is anyone importing these into the US? --Original Message-- From: towertalk-bounces@contesting.com [mailto:towertalk-bounce
HNY all: I am setting up a Flag RX antenna for 160 and 80M - and I need some help setting up the transformer. I have a set of binocular cores of #73 material - I checked the web sites , and I think i
First off I want to thank everyone that responded. turns primary, 12 turns secondary. 2873000202 binocular core - 2 passes primary, and 4 passes secondary...this looks like a single turn primary, and
So put up the antennas! BTW - What township are you in? I am in Lower Providence. Scott I had my new Heights Tower 61' tower inspected today for it's "Final Inspection" (which states that it must be
I would inspect it - perhaps doing a dye-penetrant examination (look at welding supply stores) - but other than that - it should work well as long as you apply adequate safety factor and do not load
As I recall - every 3 db is a doubling of power - SO: 50 watts into 11 dbd antenna - 630 watts 100 watts into 8 dbd antenna - 631 watts... OK - they are about equal...now what about maintenance, cost
Here is one other possibility... You could mount a small dish in the tree, and direct it to the water tower. Regarding cable loss, by placing a small USB WIFI remote at the focus, and then running a
With a good cleaning the TA-33 traps would last forever...spider webs always caused me problems. But it was up for many years before I put up a TH6DXX - and that was up for many years before I gave i
I use DXLab. I used to use a home brew program, and LogWindows. DXLab is powerful, and there are a lot of bells and whistles - especially since it is free. A lot depends on what you want to do, and w
Anything less than perfection is unacceptable. Why should the "deserving" few, who, at the expense of their bank accounts, marriages, and everything else, that have achieved the pinnacle of antenna d
I don't follow - could you explain it to me? Thanks Scott --Original Message-- From: towertalk-bounces@contesting.com [mailto:towertalk-bounces@contesting.com]On Behalf Of David Gilbert Sent: Sunday,
Gentlemen: I have the Rohn BPC25G, which is the concrete base plate for 25G. It requires a single pier pin, but there are two holes - one in the center, and one at the edge of the plate. I realize I
Thank you - I appreciate it. The fender washers and nuts would be located in the concrete - they serve as resistance to prevent pulling the pin out. Looks like I am good to go then - I can start gett
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Any chance you could email me a sketch of your homemade bracket - I would love to see it. I may make one myself. Thanks Scott kb0fhp@comcast.net --Original Message-- From: towertalk-bounces@contestin
All: My son, who recently got his license, is looking to use his FT-817 on the digital modes, specifically PSK31, RTTY, etc. His bedroom/shack is on the second floor. I have a simple 20M dipole (that
Thank you Jim. I have my station ground tied to the house ground. They are all bonded together. Regarding my son, I can take a large wire to the house ground outside the box - that is simple to do. N