Hi Mike The boxes your talking about are the "OLD DXEngineering " I had three of the stack boxes and one 4 sq box for 80 meters. There gone ( lightning HIT ) But I do have a instruction manual. DX En
I was fortunate to have a 12" dia X 10 " tall Teflon solid ROD machined to fit the Rohn AG45 top plate hole 8 inched inserted snugly in the hole with a 2" tall collar. An 11" in dia. 1/4 thick SS pla
My vote is for Phillystran. I like the none-conductive characteristic and as for it's strength. I lost 7 yagi antennas in a ice storm in 1998. there was 2" dia. none concentric ice on the elements an
I had used these in my other obsession . Muscle Cars /Race Cars .... There 1/8 dia. insertion hold and are spring loaded . I think there addition would have negligent impact on the antenna https://ww
Hi TT'ers Mike I think Dudley W5DUD is talking about the old " DX Engineering " that resided in Brownsville, Or. 97327 I can't remember this hams call ?? I installed few of his antennas in the late 8
If the original posting was correct and the HRO website was not a mistake. IMHO US Tower want's to sideline there armature sales div. There Commercial and Gov. pay the bills.... and don't get the 100
Ken thanks for the reminder. A added addition to your Collins radio.... just a dream for me back in the day. Seems many Engineers are DX'ers ???? Wayne hehe Wasn't the "original" DX Engineering the R
I think the 10 minutes is the welding time, surly not the set up " installing the pieces into the welding Jig " and from my observation only the bottom and top area plates ( which would have the pill
IMHO I think the original F-12 Boom to Mast pate design was an issue in all except the smaller C-3 well documented issue . But as far as performance.... there performance was above par to manufacture
Hi Dave Utilizing the concrete base from your old crank up sounds like a GREAT idea. You'll only need to hammer drill One hole for the pier Pin. What you need is a BP45G base plate and a pier pin. I
. I my experience in installing concrete bases. of varying sizes and challenging soil composition. The more challenging being Shale, Sandy loam and wet land ( where you had to pump the water out as y
Hi I also agree with Jim on line loss. MY 4 towers are 100,200,300 and 400 ft from the shack wall with the 80 meter 4 sq. 425 ft. away. With limited funds at first I used surplus CATV hardline in 199
my .02 Having helped get Building/structure permits in three different states PA,NJ,DE. I have found its unlikely At least in my experience dealing with Township or City permit offices. A few had the
Hi terry the 2800 Rotator Dimension: 8 inch dimater 13.675 inches high (200 x 345) mm and the 1000 are Rotator Dimension: 7.5 inches diameter 12.5 inches high (186 x 300 mm) I am not sure of the 47d'
The ARRL is not a volunteer organization. The staffers are paid and we pay for the publication and services. People treating this like it's a mistake in a club newsletter are way off base. It's a nat
The Rohn Gin Pole " ROHN 25G 45G Tower Erection Fixture Gin Pole R-EF2545 <http://www.3starinc.com/rohn_25g_45g_tower_erection_fixture_gin_pole_r-ef2545.html> " tubing for R25 and R 45 is 2" of .125
Jeff, Even the best Galvanized or electroplated fasteners, have a difficult time with rust prevention. An yearly maintenance job for my multi towers... Is touching up area of RUST with cold Spray Gal
Hi Steve, Not sure the model harness you have. I use a similar " Re Bar " positioning lanyard on my Seat D Rings, http://www.ebay.com/itm/Falltech-Web-Rebar-Positioning-Lanyard-24-Non-Swivel-12660-/2
Working link to the Rebar deep throat lanyard.... Wayne W3EA.. Hi Steve, Not sure the model harness you have. I use a similar " Re Bar " positioning lanyard on my Seat D Rings, http://www.ebay.com/it
The cast clamps used on Diwa, Wilson, Greate, Yeasue. are fantastic except one weakness. there tightening sequence . With the base bolts and the mast bolts need to be tightened as specified . Wayne W