I would just short out the unused ports with shorted connectors unless there is a possibility of transmitting into them accidentally. Of course you would want to fully weatherize all the connectors.
I wouldn't think a primer would allow the zinc overcoating to adhear to the base metal. Right? Charlie, N0TT _______________________________________________ _________________________________________
I'm not familiar with the 1000G, but I had the rusty bearing problem with my TailTwister...replaced the bearings with stainless steel balls from McMaster.com. No problems since and that's been >>10 y
I know a ham who uses the PVC electrical "sweeps" instead of pulleys. I haven't tried that myself, but it seems like a good idea IF the sweep isn't attached to something that moves such as a tree. Ch
I've read somewhere that traps should be tuned below the band of interest. Then adjust the loading wire to compensate. That reduces the extremely high RF voltage across the trap. Charlie, N0TT ______
I agree...nothing wrong with TT on the contesting.com. If some guys want to send photos, then let them use the TT on groups.io. ...just my humble opinion. Now, let's get back to building stuff. :D) _
Tony, I've been using "Brite Galvanize" Premium 7008. It comes in a 16oz rattle can and, as the name implies, it is a very bright coating that lasts for many years. 65% zinc. I purchased my supply by
Rick, It's VERY difficult to expand the AL tubing we use for our antennas. I "had" to expand a 6" section of ~2" AL tubing...long story there. I ended up using the Harbor Freight hydraulic hole punch
My 2-cents worth...hi..hi: I've used the propane torch soldering tip attachment. They are quite large for small, "tight" spaces like on a 'Jones connector. Even worse is the flame/heat that shoots ou
You can get conductive anti-seize grease from Menard's or another big-box store like Home Depot. It's in their electrical goods dept and usually comes in a squeeze tube. 73, Charlie, N0TT ___________
I use McMaster.com and the local Menards (big box) store for less critical projects. I like Menard's larger yet very affordable packs of say, SS bolts, instead of other stores that might have say, on
"You can accomplish the same result by using a short sleeve of the intermediate sized tubing at the joint,..." I agree with Tom on that. I ordered several 40m verticals from Invonantennas (sp), a com