Big Lots has a "Hyperdog Ball Launcher" on sale for $15. From the flyer it looks like a pistol grip slingshot similar to that many Hams use to launch a tennis ball and fishline over tall trees. Anyon
FS: HUSTLER 5BTV Vertical 10, 15, 20, 40, 75/80M *$125. Picked Up in the Tampa Bay area, or Plus Actual Shipping* Out of the box but never assembled. Universal Radio = $189.95 plus shipping Reviews h
Has any reason been identified to favor one over the other, please? Once we get the house and 10 acres sold here, and get relocated, I have a C3SS that needs to come out of storage and see the top of
Force 12 C3SS HF beam. Really clean. Strongly prefer local pickup in Tampa Bay area but will ship. Detailed info here: http://force12inc.com/c3ssinfo.htm $500. Picked Up. (NOTE: Force12 2007 New Pric
You need to know which type of pine tree you are working with, some are very sturdy and some very weak. Ask a local who is familiar with the trees in your area which are the most and least sturdy. Th
Anyone have a Force 12 C3SS Assembly Manual? (scanned would be best) Just sold my C3SS and realized that the manual is missing. :-( The Force 12 site is a pain to get around to find anything - sure c
That does not happen. Last I read there is no evidence whatsoever that anyone's home value anywhere has been diminished by the nearby presence of an Amateur Radio tower. Contact the ARRL Legal Burea
Exemptions for towers, especially due to Homeland Security-related over-riding priorities, has some legal precedent over local covenants and zoning. One would need to do some research - or take adva
We are on an approx. 330' wide 1500' long 10ac lot. There are 45K lines up one side that are about 10yrs old, they were in place when we bought the property. They are very quiet and the only hassle i
Ask the constituent service person at your Congressman's office for help. They will know who has the clout to get these people's attention. If you have an active State Attorney General they might cit
A reasonable slope, sufficient space with all cables pulled to allow for good airflow, and a way to force air through it as necessary and you are good to go. Sure, but unlike New Orleans where local
I have my HAM II rotator for sale - went to test it and it is misbehaving. When I engaged the Brake Unlock it makes the usual loud click and disengages, then when I press Right or Left it buzzes but
Thanks guys! Will crack the case, find and replace that cap. Once working and tested will post it for sale. Does $180. tested working for the rotator and control in original box with the lower mast s
Yup. Got the case open, recorded the 120-140MFD 50VAC rating and will go in search of a replacement Monday. Oh, and I HATE ball bearings all over the floor so I'd have asked lots of questions had I i
Dan & Joey, We do not have enough information yet. Joey is on the 6M list and many of the guys prayed and encouraged him through the early days following his accident. Joey didn't post the insurance
Guess this partially explains the increased popularity of crank-up/tilt-over towers! You don't climb you can't fall! -- Thanks! & 73, doc, KD4E Personal: http://bibleseven.com/kd4e.html Ham QTH: http
May I use a 108-130UF 250VAC polarized electrolytic starting capacitor from ACE hardware to replace the bad one in my CDE/HamII rotator control box? -- Thanks! & 73, doc, KD4E Personal: http://bibles
This is *supposed* to be a starting cap but I see a "-" next to one terminal - that made me nervous. Perhaps I am wrongly assuming that the "-" mark next to one terminal (nothing next to the other) i