I have heard there is a new electronic type ballast. Has anyone tried it? I am thinking about using flourescent fixtures with electronic ballasts in the shack. Chuck, KE5FI -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.
I just run a wire down the length of the tower... -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/towertalkfaq.html Submissions: towertalk@contesting.com Administrative requests: towertalk-REQUEST@contestin
When I build a 1/4 wave sloper, I buy a dipole "kit" with a center insulator with a coax connector (not a balun!) and use one side for the sloper & run the other side down the tower. I have not notic
It is taped to the tower on the way down. I doubt there would be much potential difference. ? Chuck, KE5FI -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/towertalkfaq.html Submissions: towertalk@contesting
I also do the same for Rohn-25 verticals. In effect, it is an RF "short" since the wire is parallel to the tower. I think it makes them work better, however, I will also use penetrox on the tower joi
I have some really big aluminum wire...Can I use it for a ground wire? Ok with copper rods? with galvanized rods? Chuck, KE5FI -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/towertalkfaq.html Submissions:
I have a 20' steel 2" mast with 1/2" wall (very heavy!) I have climbed it with steps many times and would not hesitate to do so even with a moderate wind. However, I use "double safety belts" when I'
Oh Yes, this is a good point. Your belt should also include a lanyard rope to keep you secure as you go up the mast. Double protection on the mast also helps the "factor." Chuck, KE5FI -- FAQ on WWW:
You must have a base level with the ground?? My sections are 10' each. The top is alittle shorter. I think you will need about 20' of aluminum out the top to make the thing resonate on 80 meters as a
Try Cushcraft...I have not tried to purchase just a gamma match, however, they are easy to adapt to home brew beams. Let me know if you are successful at a reasonable price. Chuck, KE5FI -- FAQ on WW
75' in Texas. This comes from experiences I have had with higher and lower antennas. When I redesigned my station, I made sure my first antenna was the 4 element (6 on 10) triband quad at 75' It may
I go to a local fastener company called "Frontier Fasteners" in Houston. They have a will call window and will be glad to sell anyone grade 5 bolts of almost any size for really cheap. They even take
I agree with Rolf that insulated wire will help with static build up on wire antennas. I seem to remember that we found that out with the rhombic at K2USA. I definately also remember that when you us
I have used (and still have) both a TA-33 and a TH-6. I feel the TH-6 would definately be worth the effort to take down the TA-33 and replace it. You will not be sorry that you did. Chuck, KE5FI -- F
It sounds like computer noise. It could be in your own house. If it is outside your house, you can peak it by turning your beam. Chuck, KE5FI -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/towertalkfaq.htm
WHAT!! PIGEON DROPPINGS!! THEY TOLD US IT WAS GOLD WHEN WE PAID FOR IT WITH OUR TAX MONEY!! WHAT!! A PIGEON DROP?? Chuck, KE5FI -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/towertalkfaq.html Submissions:
Wow, what a great process! Thanks for sharing this with us, I have had a lot of trouble in past installations with water incursion into coax joints. Chuck, KE5FI -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.
Hey, who worries about taking the joint APART?? I just hopt that it stays TOGETHER with no water incursion! Hey, I'll cut the coax if need be! By the way, I have found some "shrink wrap" type of blac
There is a "pull-apart" device for cleaning battery terminals that works great for tubing. It has two wire brushes, one will fit inside most elements to clean the inside, the other fits the outside..