Isn't the Effel Tower porkcupine a close relative of the antenna owl? Bob W7KD _______________________________________________ See: http://www.mscomputer.com for "Self Supporting Towers", "Wireless W
Thank you for clarifying the acceptable subject matter for this reflector. Perhaps there is a need to do so periodically. Endless posts of unrelated topics can be discouraging at times. Bob W7KD ____
It is time for the moderator to once again re-state the purpose of the reflector. These endless off topic opinion surveys serve no useful purpose here. Bob W7KD "Two antennas meet on a roof, fall in
In this specific case, a crank up tower (72 ft ?) would be highly desirable. Bob W7KD _______________________________________________ See: http://www.mscomputer.com for "Self Supporting Towers", "Wir
I have a rotor shelf I am trying to identify. It is galvanized steel 1/8" thick and looks to have been originally cut from about 14" equilateral triangle stock. It has the usual keyslot type cutout f
The good news is it will keep the "Nickel Extras" on phone. HI HI Bob W7KD I concur .. BUT I wanna say .. I still luv Charlie Whiskey. Don't take it away from me .. HIHI . Mark .. AA6DX .. DIT DIT..
I am sure it is a matter of time before much of the CW bands will be displaced by future expansion of the phone bands. Hopefully, CW will not end up as a curiosity mode like AM. 73 de Bob W7KD One ca
Okay, I'll bite. I have had a crank-up tower for almost 30 years and never greased the rails. I never thought it was necessary. Would it be wrong to do so? Probably not. To answer this inquiry, proba
I believe you will find the "outright hostility" you speak of may come from the other side of the aisle as well. The impatience of a "NOW" generation can make being a good mentor a real challenge. Bo
Please lets not get started on underpaid teachers! _______________________________________________ See: http://www.mscomputer.com for "Self Supporting Towers", "Wireless Weather Stations", and lot's
A few years ago I knew a fellow that did just that. He bolted his Hy-Gain 14AVQ multi band vertical to the top of his chain link fence and called it good. I often wondered how well that set up really
Absolutely, Don. Also, resist the temptation of putting a second LP filter after the amp. Someone mentioned that by doing so would tend to make things worse. Bob W7KD ________________________________
I would assume that aluminum corrosion only becomes a real issue in a salt air environment location. Bob W7KD _______________________________________________ See: http://www.mscomputer.com for "Self
That explains the criticism. It sounds more like sour apples to me. 73 Bob W7KD _______________________________________________ See: http://www.mscomputer.com for "Self Supporting Towers", "Wireless
If it is indeed inadequate penetration there could be some definite manufacturing liability issues that need to be addressed. Call the manufacturer and follow their recommendations. They may want to
There is little doubt that crank up towers in the 70-90 foot class require some special maintenance considerations. They are pushing the mechanical design envelope by their shear weight and potential
"...patently offensive."? I cannot see how...or why. Perhaps you are just being too sensitive! Bob W7KD "May the Morse be with you!" _______________________________________________ __________________
...and the open end for straightening aluminum tubing. -- Original Message -- From: "Wes Attaway (N5WA)" <wesattaway@bellsouth.net> To: "'Jerry Muller'" <k0tv@comcast.net>; "'K1TTT'" <K1TTT@ARRL.NET>
A 80 meter full wave delta loop tilted at 45 degrees fed at the bottom corner works exceedingly well for early morning dx when compared to an inverted vee at the same height. Bob W7KD _______________
Years ago as a new Novice licensee, I had a Mosley TA33jr yagi antenna chimney mounted on a 6 foot mast . It worked well for me for several years without any ill effects.. The only possible downside