Check out information about the "Ufer Ground" system. You tie the rebar cage into a ground system. http://www.mikeholt.com/documents/grounding/pdf/ufer.pdf http://ns1.culcom.net/pipermail/ccarc/2003-
Somewhat similar, but I have no "skin in the game." I have been requesting quotes on some components for my TM358 and on a new tower package since June. Whenever I reach someone, they apologize and s
Unfortunately, not a crank-up, tilt over design. Lou How about AN Wireless? Excellent service and product. No connection other than satisfied customer. Howard..K2HK __________________________________
My solution was to have a single stand-off arm at the top of the tower. The coax is securely fastened to it, and hangs straight down. I coil the cable as it comes down on a convenient support at the
Blake, I emailed you privately to give me a call. I don't know if you have organized area hams yet, but that should be done to meet with and influence the zoning ordinance. A height limit of 35' abse
The proposed ordinance may be found here: http://www.franklinmo.org/Planning%20&%20Zoning/Telecommunications%20Towers.pdf It is as bad an ordinance as I have ever seen. Lou, W0FK ____________________
The date references are to the original adoption dates. Everyrhing you see in the PDF is a proposal. If you go to the home page and click on Planning and Zoning, you will ge to a link that shows prop
Craig, maps can be found here: http://www.mei1inc.com/NAB-2003presentation.pdf 73, Lou, W0FK _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTalk
I believe that the map shows wind speeds for each zone (3 second gust speeds under TIA/EIA 222 rev G). The first number is the basic speed in miles per hour with no ice. The number in parenthases is
Mike, I have appx. 7 foot mast with a SteppIR 3 element am M2 2M12 and an M2 6M7JHV stacked (the 6M antenna is on top). My stack can be seen on my QRZ.com listing. You should have no issues with inte
Alan, pricing and specs can be found here: http://www.steppir.com/files/DB18%20FACT%20Sheet.pdf It's available, not sure how many are out there or the lead time for delivery. 73, Lou, W0FK __________
I haven't purchased a UST, but I certainly agree with the posts. UST is very helpful, up to a point. I was trying to get some technical information over and above published specs when I was looking i
I ran across Star Brite Liquid Electrical Tape which can be found online and, importantly, at Home Depot because I typically need something when I'm out of it, RIGHT NOW. It's specs state it "Forms a
I need to replace the wire rope/cable on my UST TRX-80HD, which I use with an HDX-555. The cable got bent (long story) and I?m concerned that it?s structural integrity has been compromised. Better sa
Bruce, a couple of questions. What's your max square footage limitation, or desired max? Are you looking all bands 40 - 10M, or just the contest bands (no WARC coverage)? 73 Lou, W0FK Message: 4 Date
I've taken delivery of 3 towers over the last 40 years or so, A Heights 60' crank-up, a Tri-Ex TM358 Sky Needle, and a US Tower HDX555. The Heights and Sky Needle were brought into freight terminals
I agree with Dave. It really depends on the length of your run, and your tolerance for loss. Your portable operation has a relatively short run, and as you noted weight and cable size may be more imp
Hi Richard. Id be interested in one of your TiltPlates if you decide to sell separately 73 Lou Laderman, W0FK (314) 308-4363 Sent from my mobile device Message: 1 Date: Thu, 16 Jan 2020 09:01:20 -070
Your towers wind load is a critical component. If you have a crank-up, its ability to handle wind load is typically measured at 1 foot above the top of the tower. When you stack antennas and move win