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1. [TowerTalk] HDTV ant install (score: 1): Author: "Mel Whitten" <mel@melwhitten.com>; Date: Mon, 27 Oct 2008 21:25:23 -0500; Good video of an antenna installation (HDTV antenna) that went well. Skilled helicopter pilot and brave installers. Especially the one who "shot up" the antenna itself to remove the cable from the he; /archives//html/Towertalk/2008-10/msg00563.html (7,012 bytes)
2. Re: [TowerTalk] [Force 12 Talk] If you have a F12 linear loaded antenna, you could have some trouble (score: 1): Author: "Mel Whitten" <mel@melwhitten.com>; Date: Fri, 3 Oct 2008 19:53:02 -0500; I replaced mine with stainless steel wire clamps similar to http://www.jamestowndistributors.com/userportal/show_product.do?pid=286 and check them every couple years for tightness using a nut driver.; /archives//html/Towertalk/2008-10/msg00043.html (12,194 bytes)
3. Re: [TowerTalk] LM400 Coax Strippers (score: 1): Author: "Mel Whitten" <mel@melwhitten.com>; Date: Wed, 24 Sep 2008 20:55:48 -0500; CABLEMATIC from Ripley Company in Cromwell, CT has one, Model ST400. This is for LMR400 not LMR400UF. Mel, K0PFX _______________________________________________ ______________________________________; /archives//html/Towertalk/2008-09/msg00501.html (8,184 bytes)
4. Re: [TowerTalk] Grounding mast? (score: 1): Author: "Mel Whitten" <mel@melwhitten.com>; Date: Wed, 30 Jul 2008 08:36:35 -0500; Yes. I use a large copper welding cable to "jumper" around the prop-pitch. This cable is over half inch in diameter and has many strands so it is very flexible. I've used it for about 5 years. Mel, K; /archives//html/Towertalk/2008-07/msg00817.html (7,891 bytes)
5. [TowerTalk] "Tower Dogs" NBC Dateline 7-21 10pm Eastern (score: 1): Author: "Mel Whitten" <mel@melwhitten.com>; Date: Sun, 20 Jul 2008 20:19:51 -0500; This may be of interest to the group. Mel, K0PFX NBC's "Dateline" to explore the perilous world of tower dogs on July 21 NBC's "Dateline Presents" says it will take "a never-before-seen journey into; /archives//html/Towertalk/2008-07/msg00561.html (8,085 bytes)
6. Re: [TowerTalk] LMR and CNT (score: 1): Author: "Mel Whitten" <mel@melwhitten.com>; Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2008 21:29:07 -0500; LMR 400UF Weatherability: LMR-400-UF cables are designed for outdoor exposure and have a life expectancy in excess of 10 years. LMR 400 Weatherability: LMR-400 cables designed for outdoor exposure in; /archives//html/Towertalk/2008-03/msg00474.html (16,056 bytes)
7. Re: [TowerTalk] Tape problem? (score: 1): Author: "Mel Whitten" <mel@melwhitten.com>; Date: Fri, 20 Jul 2007 17:35:31 -0500; Thanks for all the replies regarding Scott's adhesive failure over time and in temperature extremes. I'll keep an eye on the date code and be sure to keep it out of a hot garage. Weatherproofing woul; /archives//html/Towertalk/2007-07/msg00814.html (10,040 bytes)
8. Re: [TowerTalk] RG213 Woes (score: 1): Author: "Mel Whitten" <mel@melwhitten.com>; Date: Thu, 19 Jul 2007 15:43:11 -0500; BTW, what is the shelf life of Scotch 33/88? I have had several rolls go "bad". The adhesive pulls away as it is being un-rolled and partially sticks to the "top" of the tape. I think the last roll t; /archives//html/Towertalk/2007-07/msg00781.html (12,170 bytes)
9. Re: [TowerTalk] One more question on PL-259s (score: 1): Author: "Mel Whitten" <mel@melwhitten.com>; Date: Thu, 9 Nov 2006 22:26:15 -0600; Cecil, I've read somewhere that solid wires should not be crimped. But after using GOOGLE to read more about it, I see "solid" mentioned in several areas. However, I have an IPC Requirements and Acce; /archives//html/Towertalk/2006-11/msg00211.html (10,851 bytes)
10. Re: [TowerTalk] Coax Crimp Tool (score: 1): Author: "Mel Whitten" <mel@melwhitten.com>; Date: Wed, 8 Nov 2006 16:00:37 -0600; An alternative (but $$) is the Amphenol 227-944 with the .429 die set http://www.amphenolrf.com/pdf/162.pdf I have a couple of these, both found on e-bay. This crimp tool meets "Industrial/Military a; /archives//html/Towertalk/2006-11/msg00181.html (9,236 bytes)
11. Re: [TowerTalk] Restoring Beam Antennas (score: 1): Author: "Mel Whitten" <mel@melwhitten.com>; Date: Thu, 2 Nov 2006 19:24:48 -0600; I use Krylon #1301 Crystal Clear Gloss acrylic, available most hardware/paint stores. Drys quick about 50 deg F. http://www.hardwareworld.com/Sp-Crystal-Clear-Acrylic-pC443NR.aspx Mel, k0pfx What kin; /archives//html/Towertalk/2006-11/msg00051.html (9,360 bytes)
12. Re: [TowerTalk] Cable Lubricant (score: 1): Author: "Mel Whitten" <mel@melwhitten.com>; Date: Sat, 28 Oct 2006 20:14:19 -0500; Lube Catcher is Tom, N0SS's, invention. No patents pending, yet :-) Yes, I have put pictures and drawing on my toilet paper style website www.melwhitten.com I'll leave the lube catcher on there for a; /archives//html/Towertalk/2006-10/msg00750.html (13,694 bytes)
13. Re: [TowerTalk] Cable Lubricant (score: 1): Author: "Mel Whitten" <mel@melwhitten.com>; Date: Sat, 28 Oct 2006 12:59:41 -0500; One can easily does my 72ft US Tower a couple times. I lube every 6 months. I use a home-made "lube catcher" to avoid overspary loss. I don't recall how many feet long the tower cables are. Mel, K0PF; /archives//html/Towertalk/2006-10/msg00741.html (11,095 bytes)
14. Re: [TowerTalk] Cable Lubricant (score: 1): Author: "Mel Whitten" <mel@melwhitten.com>; Date: Thu, 26 Oct 2006 16:25:31 -0500; I would recommend (and I have used it for several years) Prelube 6 and it is available here: http://www.championradio.com/misc.html#lubricant Mel, K0PFX ______________________________________________; /archives//html/Towertalk/2006-10/msg00723.html (8,418 bytes)
15. Re: [TowerTalk] Cable Lubricant (score: 1): Author: "Mel Whitten" <mel@melwhitten.com>; Date: Thu, 26 Oct 2006 16:28:08 -0500; Ray, I recommend Prelube 6. I have used it on my US Tower since I discovered it. :-) You can find it here http://www.championradio.com/misc.html#lubricant Mel, K0PFX _________________________________; /archives//html/Towertalk/2006-10/msg00720.html (8,197 bytes)
16. Re: [TowerTalk] Crankup tower gearbox lube question (score: 1): Author: "Mel Whitten" <mel@melwhitten.com>; Date: Mon, 7 Aug 2006 10:35:06 -0500; A synthetic lube is probably the best, but an expensive alternative. Hub City's gear reducers (as used on US Towers) recommends thier p/n 8-58-00-01-011 which I believe is Exxon-Mobile's SHC634 synth; /archives//html/Towertalk/2006-08/msg00173.html (8,893 bytes)
17. Re: [TowerTalk] Crimp on PL259 (score: 1): Author: "Mel Whitten" <mel@melwhitten.com>; Date: Sun, 5 Mar 2006 00:25:41 -0600; Yes, Allied (Amphenol Products) makes them or did. I still have some and the p/n is 83-851 and they may be found here http://www.acksupply.com/catalog/connect2.pdf Mel, K0PFX ________________________; /archives//html/Towertalk/2006-03/msg00085.html (8,242 bytes)
18. Re: [TowerTalk] Crimp on PL259 (score: 1): Author: "Mel Whitten" <mel@melwhitten.com>; Date: Sun, 5 Mar 2006 00:32:02 -0600; ..whoops, I read Crimp as Clamp, aw well.. yes, Fleeman, Anderson & Bird has them. CRIMP "PL259" p/n RFU-507-S1 www.fab-corp.com (they use to have a booth at Dayton). Either one avoid soldering the b; /archives//html/Towertalk/2006-03/msg00082.html (7,919 bytes)
19. Re: [TowerTalk] LMR 400 (score: 1): Author: "Mel Whitten" <mel@melwhitten.com>; Date: Fri, 4 Nov 2005 16:01:53 -0600; I agree Bill, something is wrong. My experience has been just the opposite with 8 LMR400UF cables making up the rotator loop for HF and VHF/UHF antennas. These have been in use 3 years. I've seen no; /archives//html/Towertalk/2005-11/msg00180.html (9,108 bytes)
20. Re: [TowerTalk] M2 rotator (score: 1): Author: "Mel Whitten" <mel@melwhitten.com>; Date: Tue, 9 Aug 2005 00:02:59 -0500; I use DXView and it works quite well. I think LOGGER32 may work, but docs show M2 28000 (?) so have not tried it. Mel, K0PFX _______________________________________________ See: http://www.mscomputer; /archives//html/Towertalk/2005-08/msg00199.html (8,577 bytes)

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