I've been very successful in discouraging the roosting of large avians, on my antenna systems with the use of a pellet rifle. It has the advantage of being quiet and not disturbing the neighbors. A h
Mirko, Only if you like to eat the ones that don't get away, HI! Chuck J.Hector Garcia XE2K / AD6D Mexicali B.C DM22fp / El Centro P.O.Box 73 El Centro CA 92244-0073 <http://xe2k.net>http://xe2k.net
I've had two claims that I submitted to the insurance company that I use, USAA. One was for a lightening(or a power surge) event, and the other was for wind damage of a tower and antenna system. In t
Here in Oracle AZ, we have been listed as the most vulnerable communitiy in NA, as far as Wild Fire danger. It's not a matter of "If but When". Our terrain, altitude and foliage is almost identical t
Gary, Jim, Yes the strut "guying" is the way to go and also not only provides the strongest support but also occupies the least amount of ground area, as well as the least interference with your arra
At 82, I still drive ATVs and UTVs, off road, at racing speeds.. Few can keep up. I insure that all the lug nuts are tight. I also still climb towers, not 200' ones, with a single waist belt. I also
I guess that I was somewhat fortunate, When I moved to Oracle (Pinal Co) AZ, I purchased enough land, 3.5 AC on a ridge to put up 7 ea, "antenna support structures" for which I applied for a zoning a
Yes, I've used molten sulphur in that manner quite satisfactorily. Especially good when you want to bolt down (via angle brackets) wood uprights (6"x6') for a porch or large overhang. I think that it
To add to Gerald's very experienced comments, the addition of a sequencer is highly recommended, especially if the last stage/sequence of it will control the "RF Inhibit" function of your transceiver
Hi Guys/Gals, Be careful of the so called "solderless" connectors, and those purchased from off shore. I have a good friend who was extolling the virtues (& price) of these and had installed them on
Using wooden clothes pins reminds of many years ago, in the early years of Ultra Light Aircraft. Living/working in the SF Bay Area at the time, one weekend I happened to visit an unused runway at the
Left over from my dirt bike riding days, are several cans of different types of "chain lube", that I had experimented with and used . Some spray on as thin as WD-40, others are thick and foamy and se
With no experience with either, I would suggest also considering the "Spider Beam". It can be a DIY project and might have more gain and easier to install ? They seem to be very popular with DXpediti
I recall that there used to be a Canadian company that made QRO+ low pass filters for 6 and 2 M. Is it still in business ? Or is there another recommended low pass filter supplier for QRO+ 6 and 2M f
This interesting subject has so far has been educational ! But the original subject , I thought, would be discussed about shack versus remote antenna tuners, which is a design project that I am inter
For towers of moderate height, 35' to 45', I have successfully supported Rohn 45 and 55 towers with quite large 2m EME arrays (8 or more 28 ' long yagis and their supporting structures) by using stru
Gordon, I'm sorry but I don't do photos, as I'm inept in computer skills, HI However I'll try and give you a better verbal description. For one bracket : From the 2" x 1/8" steel strip cut three piec
A story for those of you using Phillistran cable for guying a tower. I was talking to a ham that lives in far N. CA, in area that is subject to wildfires. A couple of years ago the area had a bad wil
Here in the Oracle AZ area, we're infamously known as being the most susceptible wildfire area in N.A. The terrain, altitude and foliage is almost identical to that of the area where the Darnell Hill
Good old bailing wire, if you can find it any more, will stand the test of time and the sun. It may get a bit rusty but it will hold indefinitely and is soft enough, that you can twist it with your h