I saw someone mention EMT conduit earlier...think it was Steve. I was over at HOME DEPOT over the weekend to pick up a couple of 10ft lengths to use as a temporary support for an antenna. The 10ft st
Got the receipt right here....three lengths, out the door with tax ( no tip ), $158.96 - Mike over as Lordy, I think recently paid only $36 or $37 for 2" at the local Lowes I have runs of 1 1/2 and 2
Randy and others here... It is silly to hear of someone even THINKING of taking a chance with something like this. Just silly... Get some 8ft x 4ft plywood, and make yourself a square form, 4ft x 4ft
Does anyone have the info / specs on the old BENCHER ZA-12A balun? I know Bencher made two ( at least ) types of baluns, the ZA-1A and the Za-@a...I need info on the ZA-2A.... What do ya' TTers? - Mi
Does this box have a switch for mother-in-law mode I wonder (hope)..? - Mike I have used the following product for over a year with no issues, it provides a good deal of relief from the "ear burn" wh
So did HyGain when they sold it. The TH6s and the upgraded TH7 was available as a package with a 70ft Crankup tower. The TH7 has an extra element on 10 meters for a total of 5 elements on that band..
Sounds like HyGain was on to something back in when they were selling those packages of tower and antenna! I recall seeing an article in one of the magazines a while back ( I'd hate to admit HOW FAR
Let the games begin... I have a good friend with somewhat limited rotational space ( does that make sense? ...small yard ). He has a yard that does not allow for long boom yagis, stacks, etc. He woul
That's a VERY good question. The XR-5 has TWO FULL SIZED elements on each of the 5 bands, 10-12-15-17-20... - Mike Clint, this maybe a silly question, but how many elements on each band. I looked at
I wouldn't mind having one myself but I think that chances of finding one are slim. BUT...BLAKE, N4GI had an idea of adapting another brand for use on this tower. Perhaps he can tell us, and remind m
I bought the base from MFJ and paid the freight. It was worth it. The base 'ears' have to be JUST right or you will not get the bolts through those holes. Be sure to find the drawings on the concrete
Well, I guess this is one of those "your results may vary" issues. But the earlier ( pre MFJ ) HyGain antennas were pretty tough. If you ever put one together you knew this was going to be true. TH6
Fellow tower talkers... With my 72ft motorized tower now up with a 3 element STEPPIR, I thought I would be loving life. Not so. In fact, basically QRT. Note that I am straying from the approved threa
A quick update on the dc to ac inverter noise that I mentioned early in the week. I have spoken with FAIR-RITE the company that makes torroids. They are sending me some product to help with the noise
Flirtin' with disaster... -Mike A local ham told me to get some heavy duty hood springs from a 1950-1960's car and put them between my guy wire equalizer plates and earth anchors. This is to "prevent
I love this....it's visiting my in-laws. - Mike Steve First I did not claim to be an expert. Quite the contrary. I am only one who has doubts on the basis of my experiences. At one time many years ag
The TH7 does have an additional element on 10mtrs, for a total of 5 elements on that band. The "7" was also broader on 10mtrs. The beta tube with the crossing or shorting strap I think was another di
I also have that 'poop' sheet and the original manuals for both the 6 and the 7. When I lived in Virginia, outside Manassas, I had a 5 acre lot with 5 towers up. A 160ft stick of 45G with 4 over 4 ov
Perhaps use pal nuts if you have them.... - Mike --Original Message-- From: towertalk-bounces@contesting.com [mailto:towertalk-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of jimlux Sent: Wednesday, November 26
Was a good show, imagine the camera man getting that job....can you say hazard pay? What I wanna know is how you get a multiple day tower job in such perfect weather...not a whisper of a breeze. Ever