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41. Re: [TowerTalk] Marking cables for identification (score: 1)
Author: Mac <libbysales@austin.rr.com>
Date: Wed, 24 Jul 2019 20:08:18 -0500
stamped metal tags only way i go...  no fading to sunlight, no deterioration .. several choices,,  a full set of letters and numbers in aluminum and selectable diameter o.d. see mcmaster carr stamped
/archives//html/Towertalk/2019-07/msg00339.html (10,224 bytes)

42. Re: [TowerTalk] Feedline Conduit Insights please (score: 1)
Author: Mac <libbysales@austin.rr.com>
Date: Wed, 24 Jul 2019 21:13:52 -0500
Go find a utility contractor installing fiber optic conduit. In reality it is PVC  conduit on a very large roll, then called HDPE it is continuous and damn near bullet roof .. In my case i found the
/archives//html/Towertalk/2019-07/msg00342.html (10,053 bytes)

43. Re: [TowerTalk] Marking cables for identification (score: 1)
Author: Mac <libbysales@austin.rr.com>
Date: Wed, 24 Jul 2019 21:15:28 -0500
Duhh sri i never thought of Harbor Freight,  much better pricing than McMaster thanx for that tip ...mm Don W7WLL see mcmaster carr stamped / engraved  your local Trophy shop mac/mc  w5mc On 7/24/201
/archives//html/Towertalk/2019-07/msg00343.html (11,629 bytes)

44. Re: [TowerTalk] Hornet Nest on the End of the Boom - How do you safely get rid of this? (score: 1)
Author: Mac <libbysales@austin.rr.com>
Date: Thu, 25 Jul 2019 17:32:39 -0500
I'm confused, first this is a 100' Rohn 45 tower, next the boom is at 23' above ground.. But i will follow this thread with interest and see what all is offered up to solve the situation with keen in
/archives//html/Towertalk/2019-07/msg00361.html (10,386 bytes)

45. Re: [TowerTalk] Hornet Nest on the End of the Boom - How do you safely get rid of this? (score: 1)
Author: Mac <libbysales@austin.rr.com>
Date: Thu, 25 Jul 2019 17:37:40 -0500
I'm good with Prayer, sure lets see how this prayer works out ..  and followed with a pellet gun, that's darn good aim.. Thinking about it ?  yah !  I'm good with prayer and pellet gun use, lets do i
/archives//html/Towertalk/2019-07/msg00362.html (11,950 bytes)

46. Re: [TowerTalk] US Tower Crank-Up Tower Thrust Bearing (score: 1)
Author: Mac <libbysales@austin.rr.com>
Date: Sun, 28 Jul 2019 16:02:40 -0500
This measurement is near insignificant, it needs or should comport with the mast size O.D. not all mast are equal in size by a long shot. By its self is not enuff answer.  The mast and thrust bearing
/archives//html/Towertalk/2019-07/msg00399.html (8,609 bytes)

47. Re: [TowerTalk] US Tower Crank-Up Tower Thrust Bearing (score: 1)
Author: Mac <libbysales@austin.rr.com>
Date: Sun, 28 Jul 2019 16:30:55 -0500
That was not enough answer,  ok so you know the thrust bearing ID  now you need your mast to closely match this size 2-1/16" size.  A 2" od mast is not really acceptable, if you still have the eccent
/archives//html/Towertalk/2019-07/msg00400.html (10,536 bytes)

48. Re: [TowerTalk] US Tower Crank-Up Tower Thrust Bearing (score: 1)
Author: Mac <libbysales@austin.rr.com>
Date: Mon, 29 Jul 2019 08:27:03 -0500
Thank you Grant for the much improved answer than i was trying to cough up...  mac/mc If it is a radial bearing then 1/16" really won't matter.  I machine plastic radial bearings with 0.030" clearanc
/archives//html/Towertalk/2019-07/msg00402.html (10,841 bytes)

49. Re: [TowerTalk] Radials vs. cows (score: 1)
Author: Mac <libbysales@austin.rr.com>
Date: Wed, 31 Jul 2019 08:25:17 -0500
I'm getting all in on these FFA and Farm and Ranch reporting tips we're getting here on TT no less. Pleasantly impressed with the wide range of experiences being shared. best:  mac/mc  w5mc On 7/30/2
/archives//html/Towertalk/2019-07/msg00440.html (12,248 bytes)

50. Re: [TowerTalk] time to modernize the reflector (score: 1)
Author: Mac <libbysales@austin.rr.com>
Date: Fri, 23 Aug 2019 16:20:02 -0500
As a comment,  I am all for this "upgrade" yes sure I can see where abuse could happen, but i see the better and i think bigger picture of what this affords to us as readers and even casual readers.
/archives//html/Towertalk/2019-08/msg00114.html (9,808 bytes)

51. Re: [TowerTalk] time to modernize the reflector (score: 1)
Author: Mac <libbysales@austin.rr.com>
Date: Sun, 25 Aug 2019 13:44:45 -0500
To be clear, and to fold in with what Steve has stated, it was I who made the remark about ads and the such, yes i agree with Steve k7lxc a good part of what we often discuss is where to, or how much
/archives//html/Towertalk/2019-08/msg00137.html (11,081 bytes)

52. Re: [TowerTalk] Concrete (score: 1)
Author: Mac <libbysales@austin.rr.com>
Date: Mon, 26 Aug 2019 07:49:53 -0500
4,000# mix  mac/mc Thanks , Glenn _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTalk mailing list TowerTalk@contesting.com http://lists.contesti
/archives//html/Towertalk/2019-08/msg00159.html (7,678 bytes)

53. Re: [TowerTalk] Concrete (score: 1)
Author: Mac <libbysales@austin.rr.com>
Date: Mon, 26 Aug 2019 14:07:11 -0500
Humm ?   a 20 Sq yd concrete truck  ..  ?? that's a very big and very heavy truck , more to the point, they don't make emm that big ... mac/mc  w5mc My qth is on irregular and jagged ledge in some sp
/archives//html/Towertalk/2019-08/msg00172.html (13,626 bytes)

54. Re: [TowerTalk] DOT- USCG Tower Manual (score: 1)
Author: Mac <libbysales@austin.rr.com>
Date: Thu, 29 Aug 2019 09:38:01 -0500
I did what Roger has done as well,  just a belt safety strap and bag of lamps near a 700' Microwave tower in the Dallas area [ in my misspent youth] it paid in the early 70's a $1.00 a foot one way,
/archives//html/Towertalk/2019-08/msg00229.html (10,418 bytes)

55. Re: [TowerTalk] DOT- USCG Tower Manual (score: 1)
Author: Mac <libbysales@austin.rr.com>
Date: Fri, 30 Aug 2019 12:17:39 -0500
Very good suggestion Steve, now 73 I think i have made my last climbing effort however.. Man lift for me here on out.. When i arrived at the top and last few to change... Best to change the top ones
/archives//html/Towertalk/2019-08/msg00262.html (9,027 bytes)

56. Re: [TowerTalk] FW: Tests of penetrating oils (score: 1)
Author: Mac <libbysales@austin.rr.com>
Date: Fri, 30 Aug 2019 12:32:41 -0500
Yup !  use full/all Galvanized hardware on or where applicable V. zinc or plated steel.  mac/mc  w5mc I ran across this by accident, any comments. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUEob2oAKVs Julio, W
/archives//html/Towertalk/2019-08/msg00263.html (7,895 bytes)

57. Re: [TowerTalk] Re-Cabling a US Tower HDX555 (score: 1)
Author: Mac <libbysales@austin.rr.com>
Date: Fri, 6 Sep 2019 11:23:45 -0500
Mark you are pretty correct, if indeed your sheave is good and either as a precaution or real need you are wanting to replace ONLY the bearing/s in these sheaves these exact bearings are available an
/archives//html/Towertalk/2019-09/msg00180.html (13,995 bytes)

58. [TowerTalk] Fwd: Fwd: Re: Request for replacement bearing information for tower raising fixture (score: 1)
Author: Mac <libbysales@austin.rr.com>
Date: Fri, 6 Sep 2019 11:39:53 -0500
Mark  enclosed is a compilation of recent emails from the time when we had this discussion pretty much in depth and it was covered pretty well i thought at the time,  and please review it,  lots of g
/archives//html/Towertalk/2019-09/msg00184.html (12,795 bytes)

59. Re: [TowerTalk] OPT OUT (score: 1)
Author: Mac <libbysales@austin.rr.com>
Date: Tue, 24 Sep 2019 13:03:02 -0500
Humm ??  I just wonder why you signed up.. Then decide to trash the service on ur way wanting the moderators to opt you out, when it's your obligation. mac/mc  w5mc __________________________________
/archives//html/Towertalk/2019-09/msg00452.html (7,752 bytes)

60. Re: [TowerTalk] Rohn tower bolts and nuts: how to use the nuts? (score: 1)
Author: Mac <libbysales@austin.rr.com>
Date: Sun, 29 Sep 2019 10:40:45 -0500
Experience [my own] has been the nut will seldom /'start' /with the dings first or to the inside, but rather the starting with the non dings allowing the threads to first pass thru the nut body then
/archives//html/Towertalk/2019-09/msg00466.html (8,299 bytes)


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