New in box EF-140S -- 40 meter rotatable dipole element length: 37 ft turning radius: 18.5 ft wind load: 1.4 lbs weight: 10 lbs with mounting instructions and hardware to attach to the C-3 line of an
The antenna's been spoken for. Thanks for your interest! Eric W3DQ Washington, DC _______________________________________________ See: http://www.mscomputer.com for "Self Supporting Towers", "Wireles
This is more related to station building than towers and antennas, so please forgive me if this list isn't the correct one. With the weather as flaky as it is here in Washington, DC, I'm cosidering t
Has anyone modelled the C3SS with the version of EZ-NEC that comes with the ARRL Antenna Book? I'd be interestes in using the files/data. Thanks, Eric W3DQ Washington, DC ____________________________
I need to remove a couple of ground rods from my yard. I suspect something (lots) has been posted on the topice, but I can't seem to find it. Any suggestions are appreciated. Thanks in advance, Eric
Thanks to all for responding. All those responding agree that it's not worth the effor to pull them out. To quote one wag... "Kinda like reusing condoms...it isn't commonly done." Says it all! Thanks
I need advice for a 40m wire antenna in my 40ft/12m (E/W) x 144ft/44m (N/S) city lot, bordered by power and telco lines along the western side. At the moment, I'm using an 80/40 Off Center Fed dipole
There was a discussion a couple of weeks ago about safety and roof towers. I found an article in a 2001 issue of Family Handyman that I've scanned and can email interested folks. I've talked to my ro
I have an inverted-L for 160 with 24 radials that works really well. I'd like to add 80m and possibly 40m by having those respective vertical elements attached to the same radial system. My question:
At a job which involved setting up commercial LEO satellite stations and when I was active in the VHF and satellite world, I used Bias Tees from Angle Linear http://www.anglelinear.com Very nice stuf
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I've been following all the talk regarding the equipment and planning processes for safely climbing towers. I'm m looking for recommendations for those of us with roof towers. Mine is an Alinco 6-foo
This past weekend, my preiously excellent Inv-L's (80 and 160) wouldn't take more than ~90 watts without locking the transmitter. RF feedback. The only difference I can come up with is that we've had
I'm looking for an electronic version of a circa 1972 QST advertisement for a Gotham vertical. It was my first real <ha!> antenna, and I need the ad for a presentation I'm putting together. Thanks, E
Thanks for so many contributions! No more offers needed. I hadn't realized how common (as opposed to popular) they were. 73, Eric W3DQ Washington, DC _______________________________________________ _
Jeff -- I'm in a similar situation here in Washington, DC. The key is to get the best bang for the buck. With the antenna so low, the trick is to squeeze the biggest antenna that will safely fit. You