The Delta 240 is a coil version, and does not use linear loading. I've never owned a Cushcraft but I've had the linear loaded 2 element 40 and two versions of the 240. The first version had coils enc
George, Here's another option, albeit expensive. http://www.championradio.com/Orion-2800-Replacement-Mast-Clamp.44 This is intended to hold the mast better, is galvanized and uses stainless steel har
I purchased a used tower that came with philly and ehs guy assemblies. At the transition point from philly to ehs two thimbles are used. How does one spread the thimbles apart to accomplish this task
Looking for a 55g Bearing Plate part number BPL55g. If you have one let me know. Also looking for 3 GAR30 guy anchors. Thanks Rich - N5ZC _______________________________________________ _____________
Looking for 3 GAR30 guy anchors. Also looking for a 55g Bearing Plate part number BPL55G. Thanks Rich - N5ZC _______________________________________________ __________________________________________
That was quick, it looks like I've found both items. Thanks Rich - N5ZC Also looking for a 55g Bearing Plate part number BPL55G. Thanks Rich - N5ZC _______________________________________________ ___
I'm working on getting the parts together for a Rohn 55g tower. The Rohn 55g Bearing plate sure is expensive. I see two other possibilities. 1 - Use the less expensive beacon plate and drill a hole f
I have a CX-22 I'm finally going to install. Has anyone installed one yet? Any hints or advice? Hows it working? Thanks Rich - N5ZC _______________________________________________ ___________________
I noticed while I was picking up some zerk fittings for a rotating tower project, that our local Fastenal store had a display of adhesive heat shrink tubing. Rich - N5ZC On 11/3/2014 8:23 AM, Byron T
I did exactly that for my rotor connections inside the shack. It works quite well for a quick disconnect for the rotor cables when a storm is approaching or I'm going to be away from the shack for ex
I have used both the F12 balun and the balun designs balun. No problems with either at 1.5Kw. Rich - N5ZC Having ready all the problems with various baluns that rate from junk to near junk I have bee
I've been following the mail on this subject. I'm going to start my new tower this summer. The base and anchors are already in. It's going to be a 137' rotating 55g tower with three F12 C31XR's stack
Thanks for the replies, I reminded myself that the C31XR has modeled performance information on different stack configurations which will help with stacking distance. I really don't have a lot of opt
I'm interested as well. I need to run a runs of LDF5-50a myself for the high bands and some lmr-600 for the low bands. In addition I need to run rotor control/switch control cables. Rich - N5ZC Hopef
I use it to start stubborn 2 cycle engines. A little squirt int the carb and normally the engine starts right up. Better than starting fluid since it does have petroleum. Rich - N5ZC John KK9A I've o
I have a prop pitch coming my way which will require 3 x 12g for the motor and 2 x 18 for the pulse signal. The run from the shack to the tower will be 200' or a bit less. The current plan is to use
Has anyone stacked a C31XR and an M2 4 Element 40m yagi. If you have what stacking distance did you use to eliminate any potential interaction? Thanks Rich - N5ZC ____________________________________
I'm finishing up the rebuild/refurbish of the parts for a 55g rotating tower. I was pondering and I'm curious. How much weight will the main bearing have to take? It's one thing to add up all of the
Thanks for all the replies, very educational. Rich - N5ZC I was pondering and I'm curious. How much weight will the main bearing have to take? It's one thing to add up all of the components on the to
I'm going to replace all of the RG213 coax on my current tower with LMR-600. I've been researching connectors. Looks like there are two varieties, crimp and clamp connectors. After watching a few you