While I'm not going to rent a station, I fail to see how the FCC rules are broken. Consider if you went to "RENT-ALL" and rented the components, transceiver, tower, and antenna. Whether or not the re
In my instance the tower in question will have the moving part of the locking system near the top of the first (stationary) section which will be reachable by extension ladder. The "distributed" part
Motor sports... Campaigning a Formula race car is certainly a rich mans sport so there are go-carts at varying degrees of $ for enthusiasts with finite budgets. Small budget? Go QRP or QRPP and let i
I have ordered "Up The Tower" and expect it to be a great source of practical information. I am curious though. With all the positive commentary regarding the book and the author that I have read her
Thanks for that info. I assume there is a search facility of which I am unaware. Where can I get instructions? Thanks for your consideration, Patrick AF5CK What are you talking about? There are 400 t
If the shelf life is only two years then how long would it last out in the harsh environmental conditions??? Since experience proves it lasts outside OK then storage in too high of temps is about the
Hey guys, there are water detection solutions (well paste .) You can buy stuff (I used a paste from a tube like tooth paste) that detects water and changes from grey to bright red if contacted by wat
Bob, You may not have snow but wind is still a consideration. Do yourself (and your insurance rates) a favor and through bolt rather than screw. Much stronger and longer lasting solution. If you insi
Flaking is especially useful for items with a neutral lay. Cordage with a right or left hand twist like common 3 strand can be a pain if not handled correctly. Little things like taking the cordage o
I like the slack guy idea but you must be aware that when the wind does blow and the guy(s) take tension that a compressive force is contributed by the guy to the tower. As always the greater the ang
I spared no expense, labor, or time consuming research to find this ==> http://www.arraysolutions.com/Products/sal_array.htm My secret? Google on "SAL antenna" Pretty clever huh? Patrick AF5CK ;) ;)
Back in the olden days a couple flying friends had their sights set on a P-51 at a ridiculously low price and wanted me to partner with them. Both had A&E tickets and one had some experience on P-51'
I see Permatex being referred to a lot. Is there a product by Permatex that is not a gasket sealing goo? Excuse my ignorance. Patrick AF5CK His reasoning was that enough bare aluminum-to-aluminum sur
I put my Hy-Tower on top of a barn roof (no concrete base) and 4-way guyed with Phillystran at the top of the triangular tower section (24 ft point.) I am in the heart of Tornado alley in south centr
Dacron polyester twin braid (not 3 strand) has a very low stretch. I have walked on Dacron jib sheets (like a tight rope walker) with no discernable deflection of the line. Jib sheets on Sparkman Ste
Yes because the "New" manual is the old manual with a single loose page correction. Patrick AF5CK Does the manual for the current Hytower antenna cover the older models. I have a chance to purchase a
Good physical connection between threaded rod and concrete is GOOD. Large HD washers with a nut on both sides at intervals along the threaded rod help make a good connection. Washers can be made from
I have seen Nylon pulleys with wire used on small sailboats with low stress on the pulley but never in a high stress application. I too would be concerned with UV degradation with lengthy exposure. A
Ahh, shades of the "sweet 16" home brew speaker with an array of 16 each 4 inch speakers in 4x4 configuration. "Improved" by installing in a plywood box inside another plywood box with sand between t
I don't have a law degree and stayed in the wrong motel as well but it sure looks like the cited case and decision is germane to the posters problem. Thanks for bringing this to our attention, Grant.