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1. Re: [TowerTalk] Raising Universal Tower, WAS Re: Winch for LM70 - Tiltover ..?? (score: 1)
Author: n8de@thepoint.net
Date: Fri, 04 Dec 2009 19:20:22 -0500
My advice, based upon raising 5 Universal towers of 60+ feet using the 'falling derrick' method: 1. Put the derrick AT the tower base and attach to the tower at or above the 30' mark. (I use a 40' at
/archives//html/Towertalk/2009-12/msg00036.html (11,798 bytes)

2. Re: [TowerTalk] Open wire line (score: 1)
Author: n8de@thepoint.net
Date: Tue, 01 Dec 2009 13:02:56 -0500
Carrot? You must mean CARET, though a caret is usually used below the line. Don N8DE _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTalk mailing
/archives//html/Towertalk/2009-12/msg00006.html (8,680 bytes)

3. [TowerTalk] Open wire lines (score: 1)
Author: n8de@thepoint.net
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:19:48 -0500
Years ago, I stumbled, quite literally, upon an unusual scheme to feed a 160m balanced antenna with open wire using a 'swinging-link' tuner. The unusual component is that the balanced antenna feeders
/archives//html/Towertalk/2009-11/msg00523.html (8,743 bytes)

4. Re: [TowerTalk] Identifying Aluminum Tower (score: 1)
Author: n8de@thepoint.net
Date: Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:12:40 -0500
Alan, The best determining factor is the tower section length. 8-foot length sections are Heights, 10-foot length sections are Universal. Aluma tower makes some, too, but not familiar with that brand
/archives//html/Towertalk/2009-11/msg00444.html (8,293 bytes)

5. Re: [TowerTalk] Cushcraft D3W SWR Issue (score: 1)
Author: n8de@thepoint.net
Date: Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:56:40 -0400
Sounds like moisture has built up within one or more of the traps. They CAN rotate on the element, causing them to capture water in a rainstorm. You might have to drop the beam and check the traps. A
/archives//html/Towertalk/2009-10/msg00472.html (9,531 bytes)

6. [TowerTalk] Antenna/Tower Party (score: 1)
Author: n8de@thepoint.net
Date: Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:54:34 -0400
The party for Saturday, 31-October-2009 has been CANCELLED due to the intrusion of MOTHER NATURE. We've had 3" of rain so far today, with more scheduled for Saturday. Will try to reschedule the party
/archives//html/Towertalk/2009-10/msg00471.html (6,615 bytes)

7. [TowerTalk] Tower/Antenna Party (score: 1)
Author: n8de@thepoint.net
Date: Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:27:14 -0400
I know some of you will be contesting this weekend, but just wanted to invite you all to help put up some towers/antennas THIS SATURDAY, October 31. We will begin at 10 AM, and should be done early e
/archives//html/Towertalk/2009-10/msg00455.html (7,381 bytes)

8. Re: [TowerTalk] LINE FOR tree strung dipoles (score: 1)
Author: n8de@thepoint.net
Date: Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:37:14 -0400
Window sash weights and garage-door springs are a great combination. Don N8DE _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTalk mailing list To
/archives//html/Towertalk/2009-10/msg00309.html (8,617 bytes)

9. Re: [TowerTalk] Newtons to Sq Ft ? (score: 1)
Author: n8de@thepoint.net
Date: Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:32:15 -0400
A Newton is a measure of Force Sq Ft is a measure of Area I think you're looking for #-ft ... force, right? Don N8DE _______________________________________________ __________________________________
/archives//html/Towertalk/2009-10/msg00266.html (8,853 bytes)

10. Re: [TowerTalk] Antenna lead-in, lead-out pass throughs (score: 1)
Author: n8de@thepoint.net
Date: Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:35:42 -0400
My feed-through panel has double-female barrel connectors for coax, ceramic feedthroughs for open wire and grommetted holes for rotor/control cables. This panel replaces one of the 'vent' panels in t
/archives//html/Towertalk/2009-10/msg00246.html (8,754 bytes)

11. Re: [TowerTalk] Insulators (score: 1)
Author: n8de@thepoint.net
Date: Fri, 09 Oct 2009 17:35:40 -0400
Have already cut the rod with a hacksaw with a new blade .. no degradation of performance from first cut to last. I tested the first 6+" length by stressing it with the lower tower section and the to
/archives//html/Towertalk/2009-10/msg00057.html (9,724 bytes)

12. [TowerTalk] Insulators (score: 1)
Author: n8de@thepoint.net
Date: Fri, 09 Oct 2009 16:43:37 -0400
FYI: I discovered a new source for insulator material that I will be using on my 80m tower verticals. At the local 'feed store', I found 1+1/4" fiberglass ROD with a few small pre-drilled holes ... i
/archives//html/Towertalk/2009-10/msg00053.html (6,961 bytes)

13. Re: [TowerTalk] Open wire (score: 1)
Author: n8de@thepoint.net
Date: Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:06:24 -0400
Assuming you use the antenna on bands other than 80m: How about option #4 ? 4. Reroute the open-wire feedline by pulling it aside with a nylon tether. Used that method for years with a 160m EDZ. Work
/archives//html/Towertalk/2009-09/msg00504.html (9,204 bytes)

14. Re: [TowerTalk] 3 Inch boom material source? (score: 1)
Author: n8de@thepoint.net
Date: Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:28:10 -0400
Some irrigation tubing is quite stout enough. Still waiting to hear from my 'supplier' about his spare irrigation tubing. He has quite a few 3" and 4" tubes in 20'-30' lengths. As this is prime time
/archives//html/Towertalk/2009-09/msg00378.html (8,417 bytes)

15. Re: [TowerTalk] How a folded dipole works (score: 1)
Author: n8de@thepoint.net
Date: Wed, 26 Aug 2009 21:20:30 -0400
Remember that the impedance ratio is dependent upon the sizes of the parallel wires in the folded dipole. If one wire has a different diameter from one or more of the others, the impedance ratio will
/archives//html/Towertalk/2009-08/msg00542.html (13,311 bytes)

16. Re: [TowerTalk] weatherproof plastic enclosures (score: 1)
Author: n8de@thepoint.net
Date: Thu, 13 Aug 2009 22:39:24 -0400
Gene, Why didn't you mount it upside-down and use some long cable-ties to hold the lid on the BOTTOM? Don N8DE _______________________________________________ ________________________________________
/archives//html/Towertalk/2009-08/msg00243.html (16,215 bytes)

17. Re: [TowerTalk] antenna tubing end caps (score: 1)
Author: n8de@thepoint.net
Date: Wed, 22 Jul 2009 08:06:17 -0400
Use some Silicone Seal, it's quick and cheap. Don N8DE _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTalk mailing list TowerTalk@contesting.com
/archives//html/Towertalk/2009-07/msg00448.html (7,587 bytes)

18. Re: [TowerTalk] Universal Tower questions (score: 1)
Author: n8de@thepoint.net
Date: Tue, 21 Jul 2009 19:29:11 -0400
There are TWO bolts in each tower leg at the base. You must remove BOTH from the 'near' leg and one from each of the other legs in order to do what you describe. Don N8DE ____________________________
/archives//html/Towertalk/2009-07/msg00434.html (11,495 bytes)

19. Re: [TowerTalk] Universal Tower questions (score: 1)
Author: n8de@thepoint.net
Date: Tue, 21 Jul 2009 19:27:50 -0400
HEIGHTS says 'do not climb'. Universal does not speak on the subject, as of today. Don N8DE Quoting Cqtestk4xs@aol.com: _______________________________________________ _______________________________
/archives//html/Towertalk/2009-07/msg00433.html (9,686 bytes)

20. Re: [TowerTalk] Universal Tower questions (score: 1)
Author: n8de@thepoint.net
Date: Tue, 21 Jul 2009 14:51:32 -0400
John, Having erected many Universal aluminum towers over the years, let me try to answer your questions. 1. Climbing the tower is not a problem, just don't do it in a heavy wind as the added windload
/archives//html/Towertalk/2009-07/msg00423.html (10,324 bytes)

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