Author: "Steven M. Simons" <ssimons@manitousys.com>
Date: Mon, 22 Dec 2003 08:44:01 -0500
To all Pack Rats & VHF/UHF Friends, Have a happy and safe holiday season ! I will plan to operate my station during the entire January VHF SS contest on (at least) the 4 lower bands. The Grid square
Author: "Steven M. Simons" <ssimons@manitousys.com>
Date: Sun, 19 Oct 2008 10:38:22 -0400
To the list: I am looking for 1 piece of a Rohn 45 straight section (10') - Anyone have an orphan section laying in the bushes? 73, Steve KF6AJ Steven M. Simons Manitou Systems Inc. Tel.203.733.2110
Author: "Steven M. Simons" <ssimons@manitousys.com>
Date: Sun, 19 Oct 2008 10:40:38 -0400
To the list: I have a Myford Super 7 Lathe for sale - this is a miniature precision machine in good condition. Please email if you have an interest. 73, Steve KF6AJ Steven M. Simons Manitou Systems I
Author: "Steven M. Simons" <ssimons@manitousys.com>
Date: Wed, 6 May 2009 09:56:59 -0400
To the reflector; Looking for a TIC ring rotor - for VHF Yagi applications. Please contact me if you have one for sale. 73, Steve W1SMS Steven M. Simons Tel.203.733.2110 Fax.203.746.1459 33 Ball Pond
Author: "Steven M. Simons" <ssimons@manitousys.com>
Date: Wed, 6 May 2009 10:01:28 -0400
To the list; K1PHG and I are embarking on a project to convert MA/Com 10G white boxes. At this time, we have 3 un-converted units and dish antennas (purchased from WA3ZKR). Before we proceed, both of
Author: "Steven M. Simons" <ssimons@manitousys.com>
Date: Tue, 23 Jun 2009 08:37:07 -0400
De: W1SMS I am in process of commissioning a TIC Ring Rotor - documentation is needed for the TIC General Model EC2 2700 controller (with RS232) as well as for the rotor assembly - all circa 1998. Pl
Author: "Steven M. Simons" <ssimons@manitousys.com>
Date: Thu, 18 Feb 2010 14:02:24 -0500
Does anyone know if a solid model of Rohn 55 tower is available? In Solidworks or Mechanical Desktop is best. Rohn replied that none is available. 73, Steve W1SMS Steven M. Simons Tel.203.733.2110 Fa
Author: "Steven M. Simons" <ssimons@manitousys.com>
Date: Mon, 7 Jun 2010 15:14:54 -0400
Looking for 3 pieces 5/16" EHS guy wire, 60' long each piece to complete my tower install. Please reply off list. Thanks and 73, Steve W1SMS Steven M. Simons Tel.203.733.2110 Fax.203.746.1459 33 Ball
Author: "Steven M. Simons" <ssimons@manitousys.com>
Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2010 15:04:03 -0400
For sale or trade (last call): 1943 Bridgeport "round ram" milling machine 3 phase 1HP motor Head operates, bed is dissembled for re-build. Asking $500 or B/O or trade (for something shiny and perhap
Author: "Steven M. Simons" <ssimons@manitousys.com>
Date: Mon, 1 Nov 2010 09:03:04 -0400
To all, Does anyone have a schematic for an HP PN 226519-001 These are the server power supplies available from EBay and many used to power the decommissioned Harris TV amplifiers. I'd like to unders
Author: "Steven M. Simons" <ssimons@manitousys.com>
Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2011 11:54:20 -0400
Finally got that new tower christened minutes before the start of the test with a single 5 element LVA - fixed SW @ 80' with 40 watts of power. Worked 11 grids and 23 Qs Although the antenna was poin
Author: "Steven M. Simons" <ssimons@manitousys.com>
Date: Sat, 8 Oct 2011 09:37:17 -0400
To all those last minute registrants - let?s get off the fence and register NOW Join the party and meet your fellow VHF and microwavers ? preregistration now @ 125 and growing !!! Dave Sumner K1ZZ w
Author: "Steven M. Simons" <ssimons@manitousys.com>
Date: Thu, 29 Mar 2012 09:47:45 -0400
Just testing W1SMS Steven M. Simons w1sms@manitousys.com Tel.203.733.2110 Fax.203.746.1459 33 Ball Pond Road Danbury, CT 06811 Mailing Address: PO Box 8066 New Fairfield, CT 06812 FN31FK Lat 41.44271
Author: "Steven M. Simons" <ssimons@manitousys.com>
Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2014 13:16:12 -0400
Jim, Good afternoon. Did not hear the dinner way off. There has been some talk about gathering near the Lunar-Link International booth (North Hall # 201). Perhaps a group could meet there and hatch a
Author: "Steven M. Simons" <ssimons@manitousys.com>
Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2015 09:48:41 -0500
Paul, GM. Compelling comments from all in the thread. Looks like the path is similar to what I hear (from my wife) about the high school system - Everyone now gets a gold star (just need to show up).
Bill, Dave, Terry, GM and excellent recollections of the techniques. I responded direct to Ralph (yesterday). As I am going through the documentation process, I found various images and collet assemb
Author: "Steven M. Simons" <ssimons@manitousys.com>
Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2016 10:14:31 -0500
Condolances...and RIP, de: W1SMS --Original Message-- From: PackRats-Members [mailto:packrats-members-bounces@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Herb Krumich via PackRats-Members Sent: Monday, February 01
Guys, Looking for some information regarding Dielectric wattmeter slugs (with the GS - General Signal logo). These are type 2327 rated 2.5kW @ 400>1000MHz & type 2328 rated 5kW @ They read extremely
Guys, The problem has been identified: Thanks to Jeff Goldman K3DUA, Jeff DePolo WN3A and John Santillo N2HMM. Looks like the slugs are for 3-1/8" line section based on the data sheet. Luckily, I hav
Its always a shame to have this type of message pass over my screen. I first met Owen at the "before Pack Rats VHF conference" Friday evening dinner. If I remember correctly, Gene Zimmerman was also