-- Jamie, In response to your question on TowerTalk: At W5WZ, we run legal limit SO2R, M/S, and M/2 on three stacked multi-band Force 12 yagis (stack distance 37ft) that have 10, 15, 20, and 40 on th
Stepping back from the problem to see the entire forest, not the single tree....... I have built a full-size 30m rotatable dipole using parts from an old Telrex yagi. Taper from 1-1/4" OD to 5/8" OD.
Thank you to all who replied and offered suggestions. I added 19 inches to each tip and it plays very well at ~45 feet above ground. --Scott, W5WZ _______________________________________________ ____
I have a KT34M2 up about 40 feet that is occasionally used in M/S or M/2 when there are enough operators to man the 3rd and 4th radios. Checking it out this morning, I find the SWR is off on all band
Some recent queries to TowerTalk and the responses all pointed toward bad coax/water in coax, or loose connections between balun and front driven element and/or rear-driven element. On 1/13/22, we te
M2 cable for the OR2800 is $1.97/foot regardless of the length. It is 2, 12 gauge and 2, 18 gauge shielded in a PE jacket. Said to be custom made. Any known alternatives for such a cable? I suppose I
Since 2009, I have a three-high stack of Force 12 C-31XR/C-51XR. 118 ft / 85 ft / 52 ft (33 ft stack distance). All my HFTA terrain profiles online at https://www.w5wz.com/terrain-profiles/ Top two r
David, I can't help you with the modeling; however, I can give you some insight on converting the F12 C-31XR/C-51XR from single to per-band feedlines. I have a 3-high stack of C-31XR, each band with
Steve, I have used a Sherwin Williams Industrial Alkyld Primer and Industrial Alkyld Paint in battleship grey on my non-galvanized masts. Two coats of primer, two coats of paint. A sponge ball on a s
The 190 ft Rohn SSV tower in Bernice LA is included in a surplus sale by Reeves Memorial. Details of the sale via sealed bid, including dates and bid submission instructions, are found at: https://re
FYI - 190 ft Rohn SSV tower for auction via sealed bid. No reserve price. Bids are due May 12 @ 10:00 AM, and bid opening May 12 @ 10:15 AM. Details at https://reevesmemorial.com/surplus_sale/ Buyer
FOR SALE - Rohn RSL60L16 Tower 60-foot free standing tower, includes RASK12 ACC SHELF, RTP12 TOP PLATE, and THRUST BEARING. 5 years old. Recently taken down, now on the ground in six 10-foot sections