From a rigging store; ship or oil rigging.Bill W6RGS -- Original message --From: Martin Flynn <maflynn@theflynn.org> Date: 11/8/20 15:08 (GMT-08:00) To: towertalk@contesting.com Subject: [TowerTalk]
I've been using Bury-FLEX on all 3 antennas on my tower with no problems at all. Bill W6RGS On 11/19/2020 8:29 PM, Bill Parry wrote: I am in the process of replacing my yagi and I am looking for the
Keep the current length. You don't know what changes you may want in the future and masts don't get less expensive. Doesn't hurt to wait.Bill W6RGS -- Original message --From: David Winarsky <davi
Ditto on Pete Adely W2HP. He has repaired two that I picked up from SK sales. Rotators come back looking like new and at very reasonable prices. Fast turnaround, too. He has reviews on qth.com.73 Bi
Hello, TomTo help with reassembly, I made a stand.Take a top from a box of paper reams.Cut a piece of 3/4" wood to fit snuggly in the box.Get a 2"×8" galvanized pipe nipple and a floor flange for 2"
Wouldn't worry too much about it. I've recently installed a small outdoor speaker at the tower top to occasionally play spooky noises. No complaints yet.Bill -- Original message --From: Ralph Parke
That's where a big hat (sombrero) comes in very handy.Bill -- Original message --From: Doug Ferrell KD4MOJ <lists@kd4moj.org> Date: 1/24/21 16:37 (GMT-08:00) To: towertalk@contesting.com Subject: Re:
Hi Ron, I have a 94' coax run from my tower antennas to the house entrance. I had considered running the cables thru a 3" pvc tube from near the tower thru the attic and down into the shack from the
Art, I wouldn't bother with the ss cables. Galvanized with lube is fine. My WT51 has had galvanized cables for 7 years and all is fine. As far as cost, take your cables to one of your local rigging
Prelube from Champion Radio.Bill -- Original message --From: "James M. Galm" <jim@w8wts.com> Date: 10/15/22 20:15 (GMT-08:00) To: towertalk@contesting.com Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] SS cable for crank-
Hi Pete. Have you considered using a tiny amount of Loctite 222 (purple) low strength on a small section of the threads?Bill W6RGS -- Original message --From: Pete Smith N4ZR <pete.n4zr@gmail.com> D
Hi Gene, Several years ago I upgraded the wiring in my home. California code required AFCI breakers for several circuits. I purchased Eaton AFCI units and they worked well, except when I got on the
Totally agree with Jon. Pete has repaired 2 for me. Both Ham IV. Great work, fair prices and good turnaround times.Bill W6RGS -- Original message --From: "Jon Zaimes, AA1K via TowerTalk" <towertalk@
Hi Bruce.Do you have the fixture that, depending on your choice of set-up, will either tilt it at the base of the tower or about 8 feet up?Bill W6RGS -- Original message --From: BRUCE FORD via Tower
Bruce,You can upgrade the winch. For example, my tower (from an SK) came with a 1500lb winch.I swapped it out for a new 2500lb winch. Much, much easier to crank, although a little more cranking neede
wax that would alloweasier application than rubbing a bar all over the pipe?-- Thank you!David Needham, AA4VT__________________________________________________________________________________________
Asking for help identifying this 2-element 40-meter antenna. Boom length is 14 feet. Undriven element tip to tip 42 feet. Both elements have a coil about the size of a small coffee can between the e
The LP HT322 & the LP HT332 from Ham Radio Outlet have worked fine for me.Bill W6RGS -- Original message --From: garyschafer@largeriver.net Date: 2/8/24 19:29 (GMT-08:00) To: towertalk@contesting.co