Al, IMO I like to use a 502 from EHS to Phillystran so if you have them use them My.02 Wayne W3EA Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows 10 _______________________
I am sure there is NO mechanical advantage of dual thimbles over and ceramic egg insulator. I my self have never witnessed the dual thimble configuration on and commercial towers. The ones with none
Good Point Jake. I have witnessed the problem where too much Penatrox was applied you would strip the Hose camp threads B-4 you compressed enough to tighten the inner element . MY procedure for assem
I use Cable Glands for all my outside boxes and on HB boxes In the shack A GREAT source is Amazon.. there size is in MM so a little conversion is needed.. To a search on Cable Glands Wayne W3EA Sent
Hi Rich Great phots log of your tower installation . One quick question. The Milwaukee drill motor HOG. I use one the way you have yours rigged up. On the 2500 winch. I have been VARY cautious with t
Hi Tony, I have been lucky on FleaBay for scoring outdoor WX proof enclosures I use on like this for my 4 sq receiving array and all its phase lines amp and switch box. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Altel
I have a manual . Ill scan it and sent it out tomorrow sometime Wayne W3EA Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows 10 I am picking up a used Force 12 Delta 230/240
Al R 55 bolts are 7/16 OD. X 2 ½ long NC /galvanized I believe Grad 5 3 lines ? Wayne W3EA Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows 10 My tower bolt order is on back
Last week I installed a 3 element 17 an a 4 element 12 interlaced on a 14ft boom 7 ft above my Bencher SkyHawk tri band antenna. The feed point impedance and band width of the 12/17 antennas were as
Not to Beat a Dead Horse . But Toms Suggestion is right on the money. It only cost you ONE Guy grip of the size of your guy wire. Then you keep it to use on every guy wire to take up tension and read
Stan The Rohn TB3 ,TB4 bearing Bolt circle Dia. Is 5.375 with 4 .500 holes spaces 90 deg. around the circumference . Rohn used .462 Dia. Shouldered bolts b for mounting .. Wayne W3EA Sent from Mail<h
I use these Harbor Freight brackets L brackets on the wall for any lengths over 6 ft . Come two in a set for around $6.00 I have three pair on the wall 1 24 lengths, 1 12 ft. lengths and a pair @ 36
John, Been reading this thread with sadness and wonder. I have tested PPL ( preform line products ) 5/16 , ¼ and 3/16 Rohn EHS strand. And every test the EHS stretched and failed before The PLP grip
My old gray matter is not 100% recall on an article in QST or CQ regarding connector loss. The tester uses a spectrum analyzer and a TDR with other lab equptement. He had up to 20 barrels ,T. and Pl2
Matt, Either Coax RG213 or LMR400 will work. The LMR can work as a rotor loop but is not as flexible as the RG 213 . Depending on the type of tower TOP you have tubular, Circle or Triangular that wil
Over the years I have owned ABC 160 ABC 80 and ABC 40 meter 4 Sq switch box.. My 80 meter box took a lightning hit last summer. I picked up a used on one of the Ham reselling sites.. Getting ready fo
Hi Terry, A: I like your QRZ page and especially the HiGain Hi-Tower layover 4X4 system. I use 4 striped and modified Hi-towers for my 80 meter 4-SQ. Originally I used the insulated stinger and the 1
John. A: yes Jim Miller a great guy,,, sad at his passing. When I had my 160 ACB-4 installed @ 90 ft on the 155 ft tower I wanted to re install it at a lower level talked to Jim and I made a new set
Hello TTers. I am in the prossess of rebuilding a F-12 2X40 and 2 30 on the same 24 Ft. boom The original owner never took the precausions to use a never seize on the aluminum standoff resulting in s
Keith. IMO if there is a weak point , your failure highlights it. When you install it on TIC ring you extend the moment in both the 2022 and 2032 boom cradle design. If you live in an Extream Ice are