Not too many years ago I lived outside of Washington on a 5.5 acre lot in the Virginia countryside. I had huge oak trees around such that you could not see the 5 towers I had unless you were literall
I'm with you Doug. I would simply clear some space for guy wire LANES and put up the towers. I posted a response about OCF dipoles and how I strung one between towers in my own woods in Virginia. The
I would think that H-N connectors which if I remember were a military spec for higher power and more constant impedance could...COULD be a possible fix. I personally like the N types connectors mysel
I second this point...I have used single line trams for raising H-frames with multiple long boom arrays ( for ex. 2 on 220, 2 on 432) with no sweat at all. - Mike I don't get it, Lee. I've been using
Since I missed it and perhaps someone else did as well, what is the recommened RTV type ( brand, etc) of sealant?- Mike That's getting pretty close to the end of the shelf life. I can't remember when
I may some...I know I have a bunch of the element to boom "clam shell" clamps. I will look around. - Mike Does anyone have a pair of the black plastic insulators that are used on the 204BA or 205BA d
Anyone have any experience with running LOGGER 32 and the Alpha 87A? The software here is working with the FT-2000, changing bands etc. But when doing so the software, which IS configured with the AL
Being on a small residential lot with no room or very tall supports for a 1/2 wave dipole or inverted vee, I bought for 160, one of those "shortened dipoles" which has come up VERY short on results.
This is like a trapeze artist wondering if he should work without a net. This idea is flawed from the get-go. A SELF supporting tower is just that. It is not designed to be guyed and should not. If y
Home inspectors are taught to look for alluminum wiring and make specific remarks about it in their reports. Insurance companies often will not insure houses with aluminum wiring unless it is removed
I wonder if anyone has any experieince dealing with/elimanting broadcast band interference on the low bands? I about 1 air mile from a 300ft or so tower that I know has broadcast eqpt on site as well
Ben Franklin, He first tried to get lightning to strike a key, hung off the end of his wooden dipole. He was forced to raise it up higher and thus invented the crank-up. Henry Ford liked that idea so
At last.... a new topic on TT. I will be watching how this one works out to be sure. Happy Holidays everyone.. -Mike Every spring a male Cardinal endangers himself by perching on the outside bay wind
Has anyone put top hat wires on an HF2V? Having done so has adversely effected the swr curve and efficiency of the antenna to some extent. Before adding the wires the standing wave was near flat in t
John, The issue may be more related to the length of mast you have to work with here. The Rohn 45AG4 ( flat top section ) as I recall has the location close to the top where the accessory plate/shelf
I would like to further examine the rotor question once Joe's question has been satisfied. Is anyone using a Yaesu 1000 rotor or Yaesu rotors in general and if so what are your impressions, better or
I "ROGER THAT" sentiment...TH7 is a keeper. -Mike As Steve has said, the TH7 works pretty well for what it is. I used two at WB0O in SS Phone and I've never felt so loud. My advice would be to save y
What will they think of next, eh? That is the true definition of a TWO speed rotor I guess. Leave it to the Japanese. Heck, next thing you know there will be a beam that you can just push a button an
Oh,oh...I feel a "..we're going to beat this subject to death..." coming on. Anyone want to talk about seabirds again instead? - Mike You can build a thrust bearing for pennies or maybe a few dollars
If an order for the minimum of 50 were placed I would buy a couple of them at $10 or $12 each to have around here. Anyone else want to jump in? - Mike --Original Message-- From: towertalk-bounces@con