On the positive side ... at least with a Log you don't have the maintenance/failure problems. 73, Dick, W1KSZ _______________________________________________ _________________________________________
Somewhere on my HD I have a copy of a page from an earlier Rohn Catalog showing the maximum permissable unguyed height vs windload. Then the Accountants and Lawyers got in the act. If I find it I wil
Is anyone using one of these ? I am interested in your opinion of it and what kind of antenna(s) you use it with. How well does it work ?? 73, Dick, W1KSZ ____________________________________________
Got any scrap metal yards around ? We have one here and I can usually find Panels for scrap prices. 73, Dick, W1KSZ _______________________________________________ ___________________________________
If 80 is not mandatory, then the AV640 might be a better choice. 73, Dick, W1KSZ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTalk mailing list
All this chatter makes my old PRO-57A look better and better. OK guys, bombs away .... 73, Dick, W1KSZ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________
I think that was W1FZJ and he said ..."if your antenna lasts through the winter, it wasn't big enough"... . 73, Dick, W1KSZ _______________________________________________ ___________________________
I was just correcting an error on your part. No need to get snippy about it. I knew Sam very well and was an often visitor (and worker) to the "Swamp". 73, Dick, W1KSZ _______________________________
I know this has been hashed over before, but I didn't save any of the info. I am installing a YAESU 2800 Rotor and need to know which version of Loctite to use on the mounting bolts (Rotator to Rotor
Where were you when I gave away a Tri-Ex W-51 and Mosely PRO-57A ?? I was in Lexington, MA and couldn't find a buyer, at any price. 73, Dick, W1KSZ _______________________________________________ ___
I have had a few boxes of drills over the years (#1 through #~75). Each one has a chart for tap and clear drill sizes for screw sizes #2-56 through 1/4-20. It's stamped into the front so you can't lo
If the length is not too long, you can also get 6061-T6 Aluminum up to 12' lengths and up to 3/8" wall. A lot lighter and quite solid. I used a 12' piece for a PRO-67A and 402BA for over 20 years wit
Are you saying we should not use the ones that come with the Soft-Start kit ?? 73, Dick, W1KSZ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTal
I would replace them with a LED device (need a series resistor). I have the 2800 Rotor, probably the same Control Box. Lets see how long the bulbs last here in the land of high AC lines !! 73, Dick,
Typical Government legislation ... ADD more positions, further inflate the already bloated budget. Why not just modify the Job Description to include the new requirements. If you really want to get s
You can also print out a Google Earth shot and lay out the guys from that. 73, Dick, W1KSZ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTalk ma
How did you get the AV-640 to work on 160 ?? 73, Dick, W1KSZ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTalk mailing list TowerTalk@contestin
I am thinking about putting up a 4M Dish for EME. There is a rather large and thick Concrete Pad out back (the former owner had a large pigeon coop). I could use a section or two of Rohn 45 for the s
Are they still a viable company ? The Web Site directs me to another site, which gives the the Page Not Found salute. e-mail to their address bounces. Are they toes up ?? Or just in hiding ?? 73, Dic