Jim, Thank you for your pronouncement. I am happy to tell you that I have been a very successful professional and business owner for almost 20 years and have THREE consulting businesses. Robert Shohe
price? cents Great question Steve - I can't say what the costs of a given company (other than mine) are, but I can tell you that I personally don't believe in "nickel and diming" people. I would sug
charge, The problem is that most DON'T let you know there is a "handling" charge or what the amount of that "handling charge" is until you are actually placing that order! Hardly meaningful disclosu
If people have to resort to this to make money, then there is something wrong and a lot that they can improve in their business. Running a business is a lot like operating a contest. You can give th
Indeed! Stan is a gentleman. To Steve - K7LXC and other members of the reflector: I don't know if this idea has been broached before, but if it has not, would it be acceptable to you as the reflecto
Huh? The same reason we need to buy the hardware today is likely to be the same reason we will need it again at some point. Things break, they corrode, we lose them, we do "re-fits" and replace them
Hi Tom, Several reasons we complain: 1) The price of the item is always advertised prominently but the "handling" charge IS NOT! If the merchant was as proud of their handling charge as they were of
Carl, I order via phone and only when speaking to a real person. They can tell you the handling part of the charge. I am not complaining about being charged the actual shipping costs - the vendor has
these I disagree. The majority of posts that I have read seem to focus on this relationship - that's part of what disclosure is all about - respecting the relationship and each other. What I have re
Hi Guys, It seems we have two "sides" to this issue. Those who believe in the value of modeling and those who are skeptical. Among those who are "believers", some believe that they should always use
All antennas work. But it worked compared to what? and compared to the same antenna at what heights? No modeling, no guess work, You are either being funny or you don't understand how modeling works
I should have added some additional information.... I was discussing the value of modeling monoband yagis, stacked on the same tower, not wire antennas and verticals, which may or may not model as we
Hi Dave, (second try to post this) This is an instance where an understanding of "real-life" situations is important, as well as realistic expectations. I would expect two antennas 6' apart to have i
Hi Dave, This is an instance where an understanding of "real-life" situations is important, as well as realistic expectations. I would expect two antennas 6' apart to have interaction even if the mod
HI Ron, Sorry to hear about your ice storm and the antenna damage. Very frustrating indeed! Here is SW Connecticut we unfortunately get ice storms several times each fall and winter although we have
Hi Guys, I managed to jam my T2X against the Southern stop (on the Eastern side) last night. I know that there is a "cure" for this by using a jumper between two terminals but I can't remember which
Hi Guys, Quick question on feedlines and phasing...... I am thinking of phasing a 4-sq and Yagi through an antenna switchbox (so they can be separate at other times). The Yagi feedline is 3/2 wavelen
Hi Guys, I am looking to place a large coaxial/control cable order. Long lengths and many different types. I would like to find someone who is very knowledgeable about the cables, sells high quality
Hi 4-square fans... I currently have an Inv L 4-square on 80 that is around my 130' tower. The 4-square elements are elevated with elevated radials and the element ends point AWAY from the tower and