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1. Re: [TowerTalk] Electronic Dog Containment Fence Noisy? (score: 1)
Author: Les Kalmus <w2lk@bk-lk.com>
Date: Fri, 11 Jul 2008 15:36:17 -0400
I have had one of these systems made by DogWatch in operation for 3 years. It is 2-3 thousand feet in circumference and runs about 75-100 feet away from the tower which is outside the circle. All of
/archives//html/Towertalk/2008-07/msg00319.html (10,194 bytes)

2. Re: [TowerTalk] Inverted L Question (score: 1)
Author: Les Kalmus <w2lk@bk-lk.com>
Date: Fri, 29 Aug 2008 22:25:27 -0400
Dennis, I had the same problem with a similar configuration of inverted L. I measured the antenna at the base with an MFJ259B and used the readings as input to the matching formulas given by ON4UN, w
/archives//html/Towertalk/2008-08/msg00643.html (10,000 bytes)

3. [TowerTalk] NJDXA Beam Heading Page (score: 1)
Author: Les Kalmus <w2lk@bk-lk.com>
Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2008 17:38:17 -0500
TTers, I have contacted the individual responsible for maintaining the NJDXA web site beam headings page who was aware of the problem reported earlier. It should be corrected soon. The URL for this s
/archives//html/Towertalk/2008-12/msg00370.html (6,783 bytes)

4. Re: [TowerTalk] Antenna Switch Needed (score: 1)
Author: Les Kalmus <w2lk@bk-lk.com>
Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2009 14:18:32 -0500
DX Engineering makes a very good one. Les W2K _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTalk mailing list TowerTalk@contesting.com http://li
/archives//html/Towertalk/2009-01/msg00444.html (9,726 bytes)

5. [TowerTalk] M2 Orion Rotator Parts (score: 1)
Author: Les Kalmus <w2lk@bk-lk.com>
Date: Sun, 08 Feb 2009 08:54:44 -0500
My Orion 2800DC rotator stopped rotating and was stuck at one of the limits. I had the controller upgraded by M2 but the problem remained. I now have the motor on the bench and it appears that one of
/archives//html/Towertalk/2009-02/msg00173.html (7,047 bytes)

6. Re: [TowerTalk] This Company's LMR-400 Equiv. (score: 1)
Author: Les Kalmus <w2lk@bk-lk.com>
Date: Sun, 15 Feb 2009 15:36:25 -0500
I have been using Jefatech's 400 for about 5-6 years on HF without problem. I have it set up for permanent and semi permanent installations. Les W2LK _______________________________________________ _
/archives//html/Towertalk/2009-02/msg00363.html (8,969 bytes)

7. Re: [TowerTalk] Help with a good desk! (score: 1)
Author: Les Kalmus <w2lk@bk-lk.com>
Date: Sun, 15 Mar 2009 11:00:28 -0400
Alfredo, Your local lumber yard or big box store usually carries solid core doors. These are flat doors that have a solid wood core between the outer veneers. They come in a variety of sizes and can
/archives//html/Towertalk/2009-03/msg00385.html (10,107 bytes)

8. [TowerTalk] Irrigation Tubing (score: 1)
Author: w2lk@bk-lk.com
Date: Tue, 17 Mar 2009 14:26:32 -0700
Can anyone tell me where to find irrigation tubing in NY State (Kingston) or environs? Les W2LK _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTa
/archives//html/Towertalk/2009-03/msg00493.html (6,465 bytes)

9. Re: [TowerTalk] 67' vertical (score: 1)
Author: Les Kalmus <w2lk@bk-lk.com>
Date: Mon, 23 Mar 2009 17:24:23 -0400
What is the difference between 6061-T6 and 6063? Les W2LK _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTalk mailing list TowerTalk@contesting.c
/archives//html/Towertalk/2009-03/msg00651.html (9,453 bytes)

10. Re: [TowerTalk] Tower G4A (score: 1)
Author: Les Kalmus <w2lk@bk-lk.com>
Date: Thu, 02 Apr 2009 22:16:55 -0400
Alfredo, Frank, I found the manual at http://detmills.hp.infoseek.co.jp/ANTENNA_MANUAL/ANT_SUPPORT_AB_105C.pdf Les W2LK _______________________________________________ _______________________________
/archives//html/Towertalk/2009-04/msg00013.html (10,315 bytes)

11. Re: [TowerTalk] Need rotator cable - 350 ft of 2-12 & 2-18 for M2 Orion 2800 (score: 1)
Author: Les Kalmus <w2lk@bk-lk.com>
Date: Mon, 06 Apr 2009 09:37:04 -0400
Having just upgraded my controller to the 2800PX version and rebuilding the rotator I now have a problem that didn't exist with the old controller. After calibration, setting an azimuth results in th
/archives//html/Towertalk/2009-04/msg00112.html (17,663 bytes)

12. Re: [TowerTalk] Protecting Hardware And Ring Lugs (score: 1)
Author: Les Kalmus <w2lk@bk-lk.com>
Date: Thu, 25 Jun 2009 06:30:40 -0400
I agree. I have a similar setup in an area where it is damp or even wet most of the time. The insulated radials are crimped and soldered to lugs which are bolted to the plate. All of this is exposed
/archives//html/Towertalk/2009-06/msg00489.html (11,699 bytes)

13. [TowerTalk] SPG (Lightning) problem (long post) (score: 1)
Author: Les Kalmus <w2lk@bk-lk.com>
Date: Fri, 31 Jul 2009 17:47:27 -0400
I have a SPG question which I would like advice on. Background: There are four structures on my property; the newly built main house, about 1 1/2 years old; a separate garage with living quarters abo
/archives//html/Towertalk/2009-07/msg00609.html (12,188 bytes)

14. Re: [TowerTalk] Orion Rotor Indication Trouble (score: 1)
Author: Les Kalmus <w2lk@bk-lk.com>
Date: Sat, 10 Oct 2009 16:23:06 -0400
Jim, Having gone through a rebuild earlier this year, I suggest you also replace the limit switches while you have the beast apart. Make sure the motor brushes are not worn and its bypass capacitors
/archives//html/Towertalk/2009-10/msg00088.html (11,468 bytes)

15. Re: [TowerTalk] Orion Rotor Indication Trouble (score: 1)
Author: w2lk@bk-lk.com
Date: Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:16:34 -0700
I have the new design, expensively updated by M2 at the beginning of this year. Nothing but problems since and I ultimately switched to a Green Heron. Works perfectly and without all the hash and noi
/archives//html/Towertalk/2009-10/msg00166.html (9,436 bytes)

16. Re: [TowerTalk] Making an 80 meter vertical from Rohn 25 (score: 1)
Author: Les Kalmus <w2lk@bk-lk.com>
Date: Wed, 23 Dec 2009 16:04:37 -0500
On the other hand, for the past 4 years I have two variables in a small tuning network in a 12" x 12" weather tight PVC box from HD. I drilled several 1/16" holes in the bottom and have not had a moi
/archives//html/Towertalk/2009-12/msg00251.html (12,850 bytes)

17. Re: [TowerTalk] IN SEARCH OF PVC Tubing to Bury... (score: 1)
Author: Les Kalmus <w2lk@bk-lk.com>
Date: Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:30:54 -0500
Lowes, Home Depot, your local electrical supply house, etc. They all carry it in lots of sizes. Whatever you do, get larger diameter than you think you will need. There are _always_ more things you w
/archives//html/Towertalk/2010-03/msg00042.html (8,196 bytes)

18. Re: [TowerTalk] M2 OR2800PDC question (score: 1)
Author: Les Kalmus <w2lk@bk-lk.com>
Date: Sat, 20 Mar 2010 15:26:47 -0400
Ed, In my case, the problem was a bad limit switch but the others are correct. Damage to the reed switch is usually the cause of this problem. I also had problems with the shaft splines which had bee
/archives//html/Towertalk/2010-03/msg00415.html (11,045 bytes)

19. Re: [TowerTalk] dxengineering U-bolts froze?? (score: 1)
Author: w2lk@bk-lk.com
Date: Wed, 14 Apr 2010 10:39:10 -0700
I used Loctite on SS nuts and bolts on a beam and its boom attachments on a tower in Manhattan. When it was removed about 8 years later, there was no galling, easy removal and everything was reusable
/archives//html/Towertalk/2010-04/msg00438.html (8,515 bytes)

20. Re: [TowerTalk] dxengineering U-bolts froze?? (score: 1)
Author: Les Kalmus <w2lk@bk-lk.com>
Date: Wed, 14 Apr 2010 22:32:57 -0400
Not a chance. It was blue, I bought a small tube at HD and used it up. I think either 242 or 243 would work. My purpose was to ensure that the bolts never came loose since I was living in a coop buil
/archives//html/Towertalk/2010-04/msg00468.html (11,733 bytes)


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