- 1. [TowerTalk] more CATV questions (score: 1)
- Author: Chad_Kurszewski@csg.mot.com (WE9V Chad Kurszewski)
- Date: Thu, 08 Oct 1998 10:48:15 -0500
- Yes, be careful!! I measured 0.87 for VF in the hardline I just installed (3/4" CATV). A friend assumed 0.81 plus a little in his CATV and was way SHORT. -- Chad Kurszewski, WE9V e-mail: WE9V@qth.com
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-10/msg00180.html (8,536 bytes)
- 2. [TowerTalk] How to point a beam straight up (lomg) (score: 1)
- Author: Chad_Kurszewski@csg.mot.com (WE9V Chad Kurszewski)
- Date: Thu, 08 Oct 1998 14:23:06 -0500
- Ted, I though others could get use out of this method, so I hope you don't mind that I copied the TowerTalk reflector. Yes, after a ton of adjustment. And I did it by myself!!! Started with the beam
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-10/msg00189.html (10,923 bytes)
- 3. [TowerTalk] How to point a beam straight up (lomg) (score: 1)
- Author: Chad_Kurszewski@csg.mot.com (WE9V Chad Kurszewski)
- Date: Fri, 09 Oct 1998 07:59:38 -0500
- Unless the gin pole is fully retracted, as in my case. Sorry I forgot to mention that. -- Chad Kurszewski, WE9V e-mail: WE9V@qth.com The Official "Sultans of Shwing" Web Site: http://www.QTH.com/sos
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-10/msg00211.html (7,614 bytes)
- 4. [TowerTalk] Wideband 80 & 40 dps (score: 1)
- Author: Chad_Kurszewski@csg.mot.com (WE9V Chad Kurszewski)
- Date: Tue, 20 Oct 1998 09:57:54 -0500
- To those interested in wideband 80M dipoles: W6NL (ex-W6QHS) had a great post just less than a year ago. I've archived it and below is the "reprint". This is __EXACTLY__ what you guys are looking for
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-10/msg00710.html (10,598 bytes)
- 5. [TowerTalk] KLM KT34-XA Refurbishing (score: 1)
- Author: Chad_Kurszewski@csg.mot.com (Chad Kurszewski)
- Date: Wed, 21 Oct 1998 14:05:39 -0500
- I recently went through a rebuild of two KT-34XAs. Yes, there are a TON of connections that need to be cleaned. But I'm a ham. I enjoy doing work and not spending money. I bought a pair of XA's for $
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-10/msg00779.html (9,707 bytes)
- 6. [TowerTalk] Best wire antenna for 75m/80m DX coverage (score: 1)
- Author: Chad_Kurszewski@csg.mot.com (WE9V Chad Kurszewski)
- Date: Wed, 21 Oct 1998 14:15:15 -0500
- snip I'm planning on putting one of these things up in the next couple weeks. What's the concensus: Use a 1:1 balun at each feedpoint or will that screw up the inductive loading of the 3/8 wave stub
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-10/msg00782.html (10,415 bytes)
- 7. [TowerTalk] TIC General Corp. (score: 1)
- Author: Chad_Kurszewski@csg.mot.com (WE9V Chad Kurszewski)
- Date: Fri, 30 Oct 1998 13:57:56 -0600
- TIC and many other companies are listed on the Ham Radio Companies page on the KA9FOX site at: http://www.QTH.com/ka9fox/links_companies.shtml To directly answer your question: TIC General 212 North
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-10/msg01001.html (8,090 bytes)
- 8. [TowerTalk] XM-240 Tuning (score: 1)
- Author: Chad_Kurszewski@csg.mot.com (WE9V Chad Kurszewski)
- Date: Thu, 03 Sep 1998 10:56:31 -0500
- Does anyone know if the XM-240 is supposed to be electrically IDENTICAL to the 402-cd? I just received my XM-240 (ordered in May) and am wondering if the "magic tuning" for the 402-cd directly applie
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-09/msg00090.html (7,524 bytes)
- 9. [TowerTalk] XM-240 Tuning (score: 1)
- Author: Chad_Kurszewski@csg.mot.com (WE9V Chad Kurszewski)
- Date: Thu, 03 Sep 1998 14:44:31 -0500
- Thanks George. The XM-240 book shows: CW/Mid/PH Ref: 262.5" (21' 10.5"), 258.5" (21' 6.5"), 255.5" (21' 3.5") DE: 252.5" (21' 0.5"), 249.5" (20' 9.5"), 246.5" (20' 6.5") So the driven is identical, b
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-09/msg00096.html (7,957 bytes)
- 10. [TowerTalk] XM-240 Building Update (long) (score: 1)
- Author: Chad_Kurszewski@csg.mot.com (WE9V Chad Kurszewski)
- Date: Thu, 10 Sep 1998 16:15:43 -0500
- Well, as most of you know, I had a bunch of questions regarding the construction of my new Cushcraft XM-240, 2 element 40M beam. Unfortunately, my e-mails to Cushcraft's technical support, the Cushcr
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-09/msg00265.html (11,167 bytes)
- 11. [TowerTalk] KT-34XA tuning (long) (score: 1)
- Author: Chad_Kurszewski@csg.mot.com (WE9V Chad Kurszewski)
- Date: Tue, 22 Sep 1998 16:02:12 -0500
- Hi All, I'm about to put up the first KT-34XA this weekend. Upon checking the SWR, it wasn't too close to the published curves, especially on 15M. The antenna: KT-34XA Brand new Blue Insulators insta
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-09/msg00577.html (10,808 bytes)
- 12. [TowerTalk] KT-34XA tuning (long) (score: 1)
- Author: Chad_Kurszewski@csg.mot.com (WE9V Chad Kurszewski)
- Date: Wed, 23 Sep 1998 10:09:19 -0500
- Thanks for all the reply so far, I'm sure there's more to come... keep them coming! To answer/dispell some questions: Antenna pointing straight up: I have used the antennas pointing straight up metho
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-09/msg00600.html (13,178 bytes)
- 13. [TowerTalk] More on the fiberglass/KT34XA problem (score: 1)
- Author: Chad_Kurszewski@csg.mot.com (Chad Kurszewski)
- Date: Mon, 28 Sep 1998 07:48:44 -0500
- You can of course find this same stuff from your local hardware store or home building supply store (Menards, Home Depot, Lowes, etc.) for about $5 per can. -- Chad Kurszewski email: Chad_Kurszewski@
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-09/msg00701.html (9,443 bytes)
- 14. [TowerTalk] MFJ-259 as a signal generator (score: 1)
- Author: Chad_Kurszewski@csg.mot.com (WE9V Chad Kurszewski)
- Date: Tue, 11 Aug 1998 07:48:31 -0500
- First: For reference, most S-meters are (supposed to) be calibrated to read S9 at 50uV. That correlates to -73 dBm. +13dBm is 80dB stronger. Your 20dB attenuator will still have the signal pegged at
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-08/msg00291.html (9,256 bytes)
- 15. [TowerTalk] Rotor comparison data? (score: 1)
- Author: Chad_Kurszewski@csg.mot.com (WE9V Chad Kurszewski)
- Date: Wed, 12 Aug 1998 10:58:23 -0500
- I've made my own chart. Standard disclaimer on accuracy, etc. Arranged by rotating torque. Data taken from manufacturer's web pages. Price is lowest price I found when I gathered the info. Rotating a
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-08/msg00345.html (9,028 bytes)
- 16. [TowerTalk] Lossy coax (score: 1)
- Author: Chad_Kurszewski@csg.mot.com (WE9V Chad Kurszewski)
- Date: Wed, 01 Jul 1998 16:30:21 -0500
- Well, doing some back calculating, this almost sounds correct, except you didn't include the Z you measured. There is a rule of thumb that Insertion Loss is roughly equal to one half the Return Loss
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-07/msg00044.html (9,032 bytes)
- 17. [TowerTalk] Re: XM-240 (score: 1)
- Author: Chad_Kurszewski@csg.mot.com (WE9V Chad Kurszewski)
- Date: Thu, 16 Jul 1998 14:09:44 -0500
- I wrote Steve Best (of Cushcraft) inquiring as to when my order for one of those new 40M beams (XM-240) would be filled. This was the response (note: not from Steve): -- Chad Kurszewski, WE9V e-mail:
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-07/msg00489.html (7,622 bytes)
- 18. [TowerTalk] 7/8" hardline connectors (score: 1)
- Author: Chad_Kurszewski@csg.mot.com (WE9V Chad Kurszewski)
- Date: Thu, 23 Jul 1998 09:09:59 -0500
- I thought aluminum on galvanized steel is a no-no due to dissimilar metals? (I'm glad the 3000' of hardline I just got is insulated!!!) -- Chad Kurszewski, WE9V e-mail: WE9V@qth.com The Official "Su
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-07/msg00751.html (9,237 bytes)
- 19. [TowerTalk] Switching Controls to Multiple rotors (score: 1)
- Author: Chad_Kurszewski@csg.mot.com (WE9V Chad Kurszewski)
- Date: Thu, 30 Jul 1998 13:00:08 -0500
- Enough with the motor driven rotary switches. How about stepping up to a design solution from the 1970's or 80's? Might I suggest a pair of 4 pole relays for each rotator?? One single pole rotary sw
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-07/msg00971.html (9,302 bytes)
- 20. [TowerTalk] Disconnecting cables and lightning (questions-- (score: 1)
- Author: Chad_Kurszewski@csg.mot.com (Chad Kurszewski WE9V)
- Date: Wed, 03 Jun 1998 12:35:40 -0500
- What are these commercial standards? Where are they documented? I would like to see that information. I agree with Steve in that commercial stations DO take direct hits and keep on ticking. I want to
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-06/msg00102.html (10,475 bytes)
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