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1. [TowerTalk] Critters and Cables (score: 1)
Author: "W5CPT" <w5cpt@bellsouth.net>
Date: Thu, 2 Aug 2007 07:53:37 -0500
I have followed the thread about the loss of cables to the critters and considered myself lucky as all my cables lay on the ground and I live on 17 acres out in the woods and had not lost any coax or
/archives//html/Towertalk/2007-08/msg00030.html (8,800 bytes)

2. Re: [TowerTalk] mystery antenna (score: 1)
Author: "W5CPT" <w5cpt@bellsouth.net>
Date: Sat, 4 Aug 2007 08:12:00 -0500
The metal band is a shipping strap. It is to be removed before assembly. Well here it is http://www.personal.psu.edu/jhj5012/mysterytower.html Joe N3PKC The information contained in (and attached to)
/archives//html/Towertalk/2007-08/msg00147.html (8,358 bytes)

3. Re: [TowerTalk] Question for Hazer owners (score: 1)
Author: "W5CPT" <w5cpt@bellsouth.net>
Date: Wed, 8 Aug 2007 16:06:40 -0500
I also have been considering a Hazer. The GM literature offers a wheel kit for the Rohn 25 Hazer. They are not spring loaded but I think that it would be a good investment as I also have heard storie
/archives//html/Towertalk/2007-08/msg00226.html (11,488 bytes)

4. Re: [TowerTalk] Question for Hazer owners (score: 1)
Author: "W5CPT" <w5cpt@bellsouth.net>
Date: Wed, 8 Aug 2007 16:52:25 -0500
When I considered building my own, I thought of Skate Board Wheels. They are ball bearing, hard plastic that was meant to be outside so the UV should not be a problem and can be had inexpensively. I
/archives//html/Towertalk/2007-08/msg00229.html (11,092 bytes)

5. Re: [TowerTalk] Porcupine (score: 1)
Author: "W5CPT" <w5cpt@bellsouth.net>
Date: Fri, 17 Aug 2007 08:40:40 -0500
One of my jobs while in the military was installing and maintaining towers and antennas. On most, but not all of the towers I serviced in Okinawa had a "Porcupine" mounted on the top shelf. I asked a
/archives//html/Towertalk/2007-08/msg00475.html (8,653 bytes)

6. Re: [TowerTalk] Effect of lightning discharge on drought-ed groundsystem (score: 1)
Author: "W5CPT" <w5cpt@bellsouth.net>
Date: Fri, 17 Aug 2007 08:43:26 -0500
A wise philosopher (Archie Bunker) once opined: "You really can't buy beer, you can only rent it" Clint - W5CPT -- Original Message -- From: jeremy-ca To: David J Windisch ; TowerTalk@contesting.com
/archives//html/Towertalk/2007-08/msg00476.html (9,412 bytes)

7. Re: [TowerTalk] Porcupine (score: 1)
Author: "W5CPT" <w5cpt@bellsouth.net>
Date: Fri, 17 Aug 2007 09:27:25 -0500
All the towers were struck at one time or another. The one that vaporized had one to the best of my recollection, but that was in the early 70's so the memory is a little fuzzy. Another point: Of the
/archives//html/Towertalk/2007-08/msg00480.html (7,934 bytes)

8. [TowerTalk] Yaesu GS-065 to Rohn Top solution (score: 1)
Author: "W5CPT" <w5cpt@bellsouth.net>
Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2007 11:40:32 -0500
Some time ago one of the TTers posted a question about installing a Yaesu GS-065 on a Rohn top. I received an email from R&L Electronics offering a new product that solves the problem. http://www.ran
/archives//html/Towertalk/2007-08/msg00606.html (6,991 bytes)

9. Re: [TowerTalk] Penetrox - differences? (score: 1)
Author: "W5CPT" <w5cpt@bellsouth.net>
Date: Sun, 26 Aug 2007 19:26:46 -0500
There is actually a few different types of Penetrox as far as I remember one for Cu-Cu & Cu-Al one for Cu-Cu only one that can be used with rubber and vinyl products (caps and such) and I think one f
/archives//html/Towertalk/2007-08/msg00734.html (8,167 bytes)

10. Re: [TowerTalk] Insulator Placement Clarification (score: 1)
Author: "W5CPT" <w5cpt@bellsouth.net>
Date: Tue, 4 Sep 2007 18:47:56 -0500
For an LPDA the answer is always Phillystran. (Of course I think the answer is Phillystran for all tower guy questions). Clint - W5CPT Dumb question of the week: What if the antenna is a Log Periodic
/archives//html/Towertalk/2007-09/msg00149.html (8,256 bytes)

11. Re: [TowerTalk] RG6/u (score: 1)
Author: "W5CPT" <w5cpt@bellsouth.net>
Date: Wed, 12 Sep 2007 07:09:39 -0500
<snip> -- Original Message -- As for the connector question, I'm looking at compression type, not crimp. I plead guilty to loose language, in my original post. Haven't seen them available at home dep
/archives//html/Towertalk/2007-09/msg00366.html (7,406 bytes)

12. Re: [TowerTalk] RG6/u (score: 1)
Author: "W5CPT" <w5cpt@bellsouth.net>
Date: Wed, 12 Sep 2007 07:18:48 -0500
Sorry for the last one. The computer was ready before I was. -- Original Message -- As for the connector question, I'm looking at compression type, not crimp. I plead guilty to loose language, in my
/archives//html/Towertalk/2007-09/msg00367.html (7,742 bytes)

13. [TowerTalk] Stacked antenna spacing (score: 1)
Author: "W5CPT" <w5cpt@bellsouth.net>
Date: Mon, 8 Oct 2007 16:58:54 -0500
I have an interesting quandary. Having finished (at least for now) the HF tower, I have turned my attention to next summer's project which is a 6m & 2M tower. My plans include a 5L 6M with a 16 foot
/archives//html/Towertalk/2007-10/msg00176.html (7,529 bytes)

14. Re: [TowerTalk] Hardware Cloth for Groundscreen? (score: 1)
Author: "W5CPT" <w5cpt@bellsouth.net>
Date: Wed, 24 Oct 2007 07:48:58 -0500
Even with it's Galvanizing, it will last about a year before the rust takes it back to the earth. I have used 2 each 3' X 100' laid out in a cross under a temporary multiband vert (HF6V) for portable
/archives//html/Towertalk/2007-10/msg00612.html (7,775 bytes)

15. Re: [TowerTalk] FLooded shrink tubing?? Can you remove it?? (score: 1)
Author: "W5CPT" <w5cpt@bellsouth.net>
Date: Mon, 29 Oct 2007 16:29:49 -0500
I use the sealing shrink tube and the removal process involves a good set of cable cutters. I whack it off at the shrink tube ends and install new connectors. The time involved to remove all the seal
/archives//html/Towertalk/2007-10/msg00841.html (8,852 bytes)

16. Re: [TowerTalk] FLooded shrink tubing?? Can you remove it?? (score: 1)
Author: "W5CPT" <w5cpt@bellsouth.net>
Date: Mon, 29 Oct 2007 18:12:43 -0500
The shrink I get (for free I might add) comes from the local Satellite Dealer who is given the stuff by companies (Dish & Direct) and uses very little of it so he passes it on. Most of it is the stan
/archives//html/Towertalk/2007-10/msg00845.html (10,503 bytes)

17. Re: [TowerTalk] Green Power Lightbulb QRN (score: 1)
Author: "W5CPT" <w5cpt@bellsouth.net>
Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2007 17:00:28 -0500
<snip> It will be interesting to see if the BPL threat turns out to be peanuts compared to high-density CFL implementation. <snip> Actually this is going to be a non-issue. LED light bulbs are alread
/archives//html/Towertalk/2007-10/msg00910.html (9,505 bytes)

18. [TowerTalk] Guy Anchor Rods For Sale - Paducah KY area (score: 1)
Author: "W5CPT" <w5cpt@bellsouth.net>
Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2007 14:46:55 -0600
And if Houston is too far, I will make the same offer in the Paducah Kentucky area (not far from Nashville TN or St Louis, MO). Like Larry, I got mine and then changed the design to elevated guy poin
/archives//html/Towertalk/2007-11/msg00404.html (7,939 bytes)

19. Re: [TowerTalk] Guy recommendations for push up pole (score: 1)
Author: "W5CPT" <w5cpt@bellsouth.net>
Date: Sun, 25 Nov 2007 20:26:21 -0600
I heartily recommend Philystran. Once you compare the price difference, which is small and the effort involved you will never use EHS again. Remember to include all the insulators, clamps and thimble
/archives//html/Towertalk/2007-11/msg00482.html (10,533 bytes)

20. Re: [TowerTalk] shrink tubing & coax connectors (score: 1)
Author: "W5CPT" <w5cpt@bellsouth.net>
Date: Wed, 2 Jan 2008 20:43:55 -0600
Try http://cableorganizer.com/ Clint - W5CPT usual disclaimer - not associated or employed by them - etc. It really does sound like the best way to go. Can anyone suggest a source of decent quality f
/archives//html/Towertalk/2008-01/msg00045.html (8,704 bytes)


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