<snip> I don't have a tower - YET - but I've had some experience with wire rope hoists, as I used to work in that business. Believe it or not, there is such a thing as "Wire Rope Lube" that is availa
<snip> In my 40 years of ham radio, The main reason wire breaks right next to a solder joint is that there is MUCH less flex in the soldered section - this means that the wire will flex MUCH more rig
If you look in the archives, this has been debated a LOT. The BIG argument you'll get is "N connectors can't handle the power/voltage that PL-259s can" - one interesting thing, I actually went to the
wiseguy I'm running a shorty G5RV (51ft) plus an Evans 17/80 dipole. Can't say it's great, but... The spring I'll be putting a MA-33 on the roof - sure can't hurt -- 73 de KG2V For the Children - RKB
I have a good friend who is in engineering at Lutron (software end, but) I asked him about various dimmers and RFI and his reply (snipped of "how the family is doing stuff") is below ** To paraphrase
...snip... ...snip... I know what John is talking about - I think we've all seen circuits that are not home run wired. John is usually dealing with lighting SYSTEMS - not the simple dimmers we deal w
Maent to send to the list - sent direct to Tom - reposting I don't thing I've seen anyone mention HEAT - get out your hot air gun (like what you use to shrink heat shrink) - and on the high setting,
Disclaimer - I have NOT done EHS, but I used to work for a hoist repair company, and used to cut a LOT of hoist cable. One of the standard methods was a SHARP cold chisel, and a steel bucking block a
Just a small on topic woot For Christmas, the XYL said "OK, put up your antenna" (I have an MP-33 and Ham IV sitting in the garage), so I ordered a Glenn Martin Rooftop tower (Best I can do on this s
Hi Jose, http://www.yarde.com or http://www.onlinemetalsupply.com or http://www.metalsalesusa.com/sq6061.htm as you've probably found, 6063-t5 is a LOT easier to find -- 73 de KG2V For the Children -
Not EXACTLY what you want - but still cheap (under $100) - you can get a full weather station from AAG Electronics -- 73 de KG2V For the Children - RKBA! You Are, What You Do, When It Counts - The Ma
The short answer is that a GOOD rigger, in the area of rigging that he knows (and it's usually a he, but I've seen 1-2 excellent women riggers) can do amazing things, quickly, easily, with no fuss, a
...snip... Officially? Or Unofficially? Circa Mid 1980s, Loctite both changed it's part numbers, and put a shelf life on all their products. It was explained to me by the local loctite rep that the c
UGH - I BTDT but as a steel worker (can't climb anymore). Had guys freeze out on a beam - no fun at all The SILLIEST but in some ways the safest "climb" I ever saw was for a 8 ft mast - 6 ft ladder r
The question IMHO is not some much what F-12s customer service HAS been, but what it WILL be in the future. Hopefully the new ownership can improve customer service. A little good publicity then... -
There was mention on the TT list that they are currently undergoing a change in ownership -- 73 de KG2V For the Children - RKBA! To iterate is human, to recurse, divine. _____________________________
Then I stand corrected -- 73 de KG2V For the Children - RKBA! I may not agree with a word you say, but I shall defend unto my death your right to say it. -- Voltaire _________________________________
I think the problem is that people misread "Bad news for BPL" and "Bad BPL news" - aka things getting worse for us from BPL, instead of things getting worse for BPL "A major competitor to BPL, WiMax
And then we'll have a black market on incandescent bulbs - I'm really fed up with this Nanny state crap -- 73 de KG2V For the Children - RKBA! A sweater is a garment worn by a child when his mother f
Hi, First - Merry Christmas and Happy New Year There is a chance (small, but it's there) - that I will be getting a 2nd QTH in the near future The think is, in that general area of the country, unles