Depends on the size and shape of the aircraft and how fast it was traveling ... -- Thanks! & 73, doc kd4e bibleseven.com _______________________________________________ ______________________________
Since the ARRL & FCC rendered callsign numbers worthless for location it is always important to include QTH in "pick up only" or other posts in which QTH is relevant. An 8 call could be in Alaska, F
DENTRON SUPER SUPER TUNER Excellent condition. Will tune almost anything 160-10M Will handle full legal. Bigger than the Super Tuner, it's 9"H, 13"W, 15"D. Picture: http://bibleseven.com/swapn.html A
I would go 5x5x5 with steel reinforcement but we are in sugar sand here and subject to exceptionally high winds. I looked in the Rohn book (you really should get one) then made it bigger! BTW: The m
I have asked on the yaesu tuner list and the FT-897 list but as always I imagine the best informed Hams are right here on TowerTalk. May the Yaesu FC-40 tuner be used with rigs other than the FT-897?
What do you use to inspect the inside of the tower legs? I am guessing one could use a fiber optic gadget of some sort as one would want to see the inside of at least one crossmember joint. -- Thank
Even the little propane tank on my grill makes me nervous, so I am probably a bit more nervous around those "big white bombs" than most! That said, I learned when I worked for the Office of Emergenc
He said that was the weakest point -- most prone to catastrophic failure. I dunno -- they paid him to know those things! -- Thanks! & 73, doc kd4e http://bibleseven.com Ham Links: http://bibleseven.
I am thinking of selling my Heathkit SA-2550 Antenna Matcher. I have the control box, remote unit, and the manual and all are in good shape. Any ideas as to the current value of this? The SA-2550 is
Question: Does painting over rust ever really *stop* the rust or merely cover it over so it continues to erode and there is an unexpected failure? I suppose *in theory* some coating materials seal th
FYI: This is for your info, Steve N4JQQ reported on another reflector that C3I antennas are closing. Jerry W9FS It is sad to see these things happen. -- I have learned that C3i suspended orders as of
FS: Heath SA-2550 Antenna Matcher Control Box Remote Matching Box Manual All are in good shape. The SA-2550 is designed for 1500W PEP across 160-10M Just saw this neat application: http://www.wb2rcb.
Forgot to upload the picture to my web page, just did so. Can take and post more if requested. *Picture:* http://bibleseven.com/swapn.html -- Thanks! & 73, doc kd4e http://bibleseven.com Ham Links: h
Wow! Thanks for sharing that. Had me in tears, what an awful event. -- Thanks! & 73, doc kd4e http://bibleseven.com Ham Links: http://bibleseven.com/hl.html _________________________________________
Where is "here", please? I have some sections like that out back but am not certain of the numbers -- will have to check in the morning. -- Thanks! & 73, doc kd4e http://bibleseven.com Ham Links: ht
Sorry for the delay! Here are some pictures (part way down) of the eight sections: http://bibleseven.com/swapn.html I could find no markings so someone else will have to tell you if they are the corr
If you add a couple of zeros to the dollar figure I suppose you could get a construction helicopter to approach the tower from the air! -- Thanks! & 73, doc kd4e http://bibleseven.com Ham Links: htt
Has anyone communicated with the site owner? Perhaps he/she could be invited to a Club meeting or to visit an EOC and be educated about the value and safety of antennas. Perhaps the site owner does
I think I heard somewhere that the Japanese have approved the sale of O2 in vending machine cans. Sigh. Then again, some of us might want a couple of cans when up too high on a tower! :-) -- Thanks!
Hey! I just found my clone! Of course I am the better looking original ... with just a little more mileage. Wonder which student is pictured, Ali Rahimi, Ben Recht, Jason Taylor, or Noah Vawter? Gue