I am having a similar problem... Please forward to me also if not posted to the whole reflector. Thanks Cliff drop and thanks Weather Stations", and lot's more. Call Toll Free, 1-800-333-9041 with an
I am in need of a replacement positioning belt (the belt that goes around the tower that you lean back on so that you can work hands-free). Any suggestions as to a good source (best product, price, a
I recently got the best price on about 2500' from Burghardt Amateur Center (I dealt with Michelle who was very helpful). The order also included several tower sections, thrust bearings, accessory-pla
I am installing a discone antenna for receive-only side-mounting it to a US Tower type telescoping mast at appx. 38 feet. What would be the best spacing to use off the tower? (i.e. how far should the
I plan on installing a Force 12 C51XRN and a Force 12 EF-180C at the top of a Rohn 45 at either 120' or 150' (depending upon whether or not I can find 3 more sections of 45). I am considering either
Greetings... I am in NEED of: 3 (or more) sections of Rohn 45 2 Rotator and/or thrust-bearing Plates 2-7/8" or 3" Thrust Bearings (2), and Mast 1/4" Guy Clamps, insulators, thimbles, etc. Also lookin
Greetings... Is there any negative interaction when mixing different velocity factor feedlines? I am building a triple stack of tri-banders with a Stack-Match on the tower. My plans are to use LMR-60
I need a few (10-15 +/-) connectors (N and UHF) for LMR-600. The crimp-on type are attractive, but the cost of the crimp tool is prohibitive (especially since I need only a few connections). Any sugg
Greetings to all... I am shopping for a "knock-about" frequency counter. Requirements are: (1) battery operated, (2) portable, (3) coverage to at least 1.0 gHz, and (4) affordable. So far the MFJ-888
Just a casual observation, but... Since this thread started I have been looking while driving around town for utility line crews. While most have been using bucket trucks only, I have seen three work
ditto... Weather Stations", and lot's more. Call Toll Free, 1-800-333-9041 with any questions and ask for Sherman, W2FLA. _______________________________________________ See: http://www.mscomputer.co
I just found out that my tower-guy is no longer available. I have a 130' Rohn 45 rotating tower with (2) C-31s and a C-51 almost ready to go. This project is beyond my "one-man band" capabilities. Th
A review of my logic (and math too) would be much-appreciated so any mistake(s) can be caught now (easy to fix) rather than later (hard to fix). SITUATION: I am installing 3 stacked tri-banders. A Fo
I am finalizing the assembly of some Force 12 beams. Where the balun attaches to the driven elements and where element jumpers are installed (bolts through the elements attached to balun leads with r
I too have had excellent dealings with Robin. He provided a special 4130 mast, meeting me at a hamfest to make sure the mast was not damaged and to save on transportation costs. He delivered more tha
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Good day to all... All too often we hear only the gripes, complaints, carping and the general drum of comments of dissatisfaction and gloom and doom on these forums. Today I wish to share with you co
I recently attended a high-performance automotive workshop where a lot of stainless manifold components were being used. On the subject of stainless steel bolts (especially if mixed with non-stainles