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1. [TowerTalk] Grounding (score: 1)
Author: kb9cry@attbi.com (Phil - KB9CRY)
Date: Tue Jun 3 16:34:08 2003
You only need to tie one of the tower rods to the shack ground, if possible. That's your SPG (single point ground, even with two rods) and everything should be tied to that, so to speak. Yes, yes, ye
/archives//html/Towertalk/2003-06/msg00087.html (8,526 bytes)

2. [TowerTalk] Burying radials (score: 1)
Author: kb9cry@attbi.com (Phil - KB9CRY)
Date: Fri Jun 6 15:05:55 2003
I make my own staples out of 14 Ga electric fence wire. It's real cheap from Farm N Fleet around here. I merely cut off about 7 inches and bend them over my hand. I then slightly bend the two legs ou
/archives//html/Towertalk/2003-06/msg00107.html (9,763 bytes)

3. [TowerTalk] QST article on how to put up a tower (score: 1)
Author: kb9cry@attbi.com (Phil - KB9CRY)
Date: Fri Jun 20 13:13:02 2003
Welding on rebar steel can weaken it unless done very correctly by a trained professional. Tying is the preferred method; I believe there is no reduction in overall strength using ties. Phil KB9CRY
/archives//html/Towertalk/2003-06/msg00312.html (9,975 bytes)

4. [TowerTalk] KLM 40M Yagi (score: 1)
Author: kb9cry@attbi.com (Phil - KB9CRY)
Date: Sat Mar 15 23:26:18 2003
I've procured a "new in the box" KLM 3 el 40M yagi. M2 is now producing their version of this antenna. I've been in contact with the folks at M2 about performing upgrades to the KLM before I erect it
/archives//html/Towertalk/2003-03/msg00201.html (7,003 bytes)

5. [TowerTalk] Rotatable Delta Loop (score: 1)
Author: kb9cry@attbi.com (Phil - KB9CRY)
Date: Tue Feb 4 11:12:34 2003
Just want to inform those who inquired, there is an expanded article on construction details and more piks on my web site at: http://nidxa.org/kb9cry_rotatable_low_band_receiv.htm
/archives//html/Towertalk/2003-02/msg00052.html (6,308 bytes)

6. [TowerTalk] Tower Tip (score: 1)
Author: kb9cry@attbi.com (kb9cry@attbi.com)
Date: Mon Feb 10 11:54:38 2003
1. Teach the ground crew how to tie a bowline; especially when they tie onto something to be hoisted up. It's strong and easy to untie. 2. I have a 1/4 inch dacron line with pulley snatch block ready
/archives//html/Towertalk/2003-02/msg00196.html (8,564 bytes)

7. [TowerTalk] ROHN HDBX (score: 1)
Author: kb9cry@attbi.com (Phil - KB9CRY)
Date: Wed Feb 19 06:31:19 2003
Rohn doesn't make the BX towers anymore but these guys bought the plans and sell them: http://www.criticaltowers.com/Rohn%20Data/ROHN%20Towers.htm
/archives//html/Towertalk/2003-02/msg00352.html (8,843 bytes)

8. [TowerTalk] Digging the hole (score: 1)
Author: kb9cry@attbi.com (kb9cry@attbi.com)
Date: Thu Feb 20 16:26:49 2003
Gene is right. My advice also is to forget and call the contractor. It'll be worth it. However one thing to consider is that if you plan to use a concrete truck to pour the mix into the hole and plan
/archives//html/Towertalk/2003-02/msg00388.html (13,121 bytes)

9. [TowerTalk] Antenna Modeling (score: 1)
Author: kb9cry@attbi.com (Phil - KB9CRY)
Date: Tue Feb 25 22:47:39 2003
I'm hoping I'm not imposing too much but can some of you's 'alls do a quick modeling for me? I don't have the necessary software and/or expertise and I think this will be a piece of cake for you expe
/archives//html/Towertalk/2003-02/msg00482.html (7,402 bytes)

10. [TowerTalk] rotor question (score: 1)
Author: kb9cry@attbi.com (Phil - KB9CRY)
Date: Wed Feb 26 20:16:26 2003
I've used a 130 - 156 MFD @ 110-125 VAC cap from Grainger in CDE 44, Ham II, and Ham IV control boxes with great success. Grainger part number is 4X059A Also don't foget you can mount the cap right a
/archives//html/Towertalk/2003-02/msg00521.html (9,936 bytes)

11. [Towertalk] Pouring base of tower (score: 1)
Author: kb9cry@attbi.com (kb9cry@attbi.com)
Date: Mon, 02 Dec 2002 14:24:08 +0000
Hilti Do a google search.
/archives//html/Towertalk/2002-12/msg00049.html (13,075 bytes)

12. [Towertalk] Pouring base of tower (score: 1)
Author: kb9cry@attbi.com (Phil - KB9CRY)
Date: Tue, 03 Dec 2002 21:30:04 -0600
Well I finally talked to my industrial concrete contractor and described the original question. He told me that the pier on a larger pier is just like a footing/foundation wall design and as long as
/archives//html/Towertalk/2002-12/msg00146.html (16,161 bytes)

13. [Towertalk] Ground Rod Pounding (score: 1)
Author: kb9cry@attbi.com (kb9cry@attbi.com)
Date: Mon, 09 Dec 2002 16:42:41 +0000
I personally just let the tops of my ground rods mushroom and then cut the top three inches or so off and then affix the CadWeld form. Phil KB9CRY
/archives//html/Towertalk/2002-12/msg00307.html (8,425 bytes)

14. [Towertalk] Knots (score: 1)
Author: kb9cry@attbi.com (kb9cry@attbi.com)
Date: Fri, 20 Dec 2002 13:42:02 +0000
I concur with Jon, having 20 years of yacht racing under my belt; racing the same circuit as Jon does. A bowline is actually very easy to tie; with practice one can even do it single handed (helps wh
/archives//html/Towertalk/2002-12/msg00577.html (10,678 bytes)

15. [Towertalk] Pouring base of tower (score: 1)
Author: kb9cry@attbi.com (Phil - KB9CRY)
Date: Sat, 30 Nov 2002 19:12:30 -0600
No, then you'll have a cold joint which can let water in to attack the steel rebar. Tell him to just form it up properly; it is a little more difficult to do. If you have to do two pours, then specif
/archives//html/Towertalk/2002-11/msg00001.html (8,193 bytes)

16. [Towertalk] shunt fed tower radiation point (score: 1)
Author: kb9cry@attbi.com (kb9cry@attbi.com)
Date: Tue, 05 Nov 2002 14:34:17 +0000
If this idea doesn't work then go with an inverted L antenna. Stick to the classic dimensions and you'll be quite satisfied. Phil KB9CRY
/archives//html/Towertalk/2002-11/msg00065.html (8,211 bytes)

17. [Towertalk] Wire for a Beverage ?? (score: 1)
Author: kb9cry@attbi.com (kb9cry@attbi.com)
Date: Wed, 13 Nov 2002 19:05:19 +0000
I use 17 ga galvanized electric fence wire; real inexpensive from the local farm supply. It's stronger than copper and doesn't stretch as much. Phil KB9CRY
/archives//html/Towertalk/2002-11/msg00272.html (6,706 bytes)

18. [Towertalk] General Questions about tower strength (score: 1)
Author: kb9cry@attbi.com (kb9cry@attbi.com)
Date: Mon, 18 Nov 2002 17:53:21 +0000
Rick, being a chemical engineer myself, I will and always have, left the details to the structural guys, but the engineer probably is increasing the base size due to his knowledge of the local soil c
/archives//html/Towertalk/2002-11/msg00440.html (10,184 bytes)

19. [Towertalk] Pulleys, Put up the Right Type (score: 1)
Author: kb9cry@attbi.com (Phil - KB9CRY)
Date: Wed, 02 Oct 2002 19:10:11 -0500
The Radio Works pulleys are made by Harken; one of the top manufacturers for the boating industry. Try West Marine or other online boating/sailing rigging outfits for more selection. These are made f
/archives//html/Towertalk/2002-10/msg00092.html (7,910 bytes)

20. [Towertalk] Tabindex (score: 1)
Author: kb9cry@attbi.com (kb9cry)
Date: Sat, 5 Oct 2002 14:59:24 -0500
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/archives//html/Towertalk/2002-10/msg00178.html (6,351 bytes)


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