Bill, Do a Google search using Lightning Bolt Quad. There is a wealth of info, including pictorial assembly info. 73 Bill W6RGS _______________________________________________ _______________________
Hello group, I purchased a used Tri-Ex W-51 tower. The 4-bolt thrust bearing was very rusty and had the 2"-diameter steel mast rusted to the bearing. The upper part of the mast had been cut from the
A plastic cap on the end, then dip the last 3 inches in PlastiDip. No bugs, no water, no worries. http://www.plastidip.com/ 73 Bill W6RGS Spiders have felled towers. I had one that had a web in a leg
Check out www.hubcityinc.com. They make the bearings for one of the tower manufacturers. Lots of choices, but make sure the measurements are correct. 73 Bill W6RGS At 06:20 PM 3/11/2013, Bob K6UJ wro
Hi folks, I acquired a tower that has a data plate on it saying that the tower is a Tristao CZ-471. There were no docs with the tower (from an SK property). I've been told that it is not a CZ-471 and
Thanks to Jim and Ray for sending CZ-471 info. The tower that I have is most definitely not one of those. While it has 4 triangular crank-up sections of about 20 feet each, the bottom section is only
So, when the wife asks me to look at something elsewhere in the house and I'm busy in the ham shack, I could feed out the camera cable and not have to leave the rig? Cool. The only thing I can think
I bought one of these. Works fine. It's from Taiwan. There are others from China. However, not similar to Cinch Jones. http://www.ebay.com/itm/8-pins-Sealed-Waterproof-Connector-ATV-Socket-Plug-1kit-
Matt, You didn't mention the height of your tower or if it is crank-up or guyed. If it's a crank-up, I'd just lower the tower when a storm is expected. If the tower has no other guying, think about w
Bob, I bought two sets of these on ebay last year. http://www.ebay.com/itm/8-pins-Sealed-Waterproof-Connector-ATV-Socket-Plug-1kit-Kymco-CDI-/141236873995?pt=Car_Audio_Video&hash=item20e25fab0b#ht_18
I have found the windmills to be the biggest problem for me when I'm golfing. The blade comes down exactly when the ball approaches the hole in the tower. I hope you have better luck. 73 Bill Does an
I still do, but I am now using a trampoline to shorten the trip. It's a crank-up/tilt-over, which helps. My wife has no problem with my climbing, as long as my life insurance coverage is still good.
It is also in the Northern California DX Club newsletter for October1981, if we're talking about the same balun. http://www.ncdxc.org/newsletter/1981/DXer1081.pdf 73 Bill W6RGS It is in Ham Radio Mag
Kurt, A phone call to US Tower would probably get you a quick and accurate answer. Bill W6RGS One more question. Removing the remains of the Zerk fitting, would anybody know if this is tapped or pres
I used clear paint and the thing vanished! Had to put up a sign at eye level, so I wouldn't keep walking into it. Bill W6RGS I have two towers painted a dull brown to fit into the redwood forest. I c
If it does have to be kept damp while you're gone, have you considered an oscillating lawn sprinkler on a timer? From: Kent Olsen <kilo6dko@gmail.com> To: towertalk@contesting.com Sent: Friday, May 8
I have a Powerwerx TRIcrimp Professional kit. No problems in the 2 years that I've been using it. Kit came with 6 dies for coax connectors, powerpoles and other terminals. I bought 2 additional dies
He is going to have to define the specific meaning of that very subjective term, unless you want to spend lots of money on paint and guess wrong. You should get that definition in writing. Bill W6RGS
I'd use pecans, because they're more aerodynamic. Pistachios are too small and peanuts have too much drag. Bill W6RGS At 08:11 AM 8/2/2015, Charles Farr wrote: Simply add a couple of nuts of appropri
Phil, Locally, we have a ship rigging company that is able to make and terminate steel cables for towers. Perhaps you have one that isn't too far from you. Bill W6RGS At 01:36 PM 8/17/2015, Phil Snyd