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1. Re: [TowerTalk] Drill Guide for drilling holes in Al Tubing (score: 1)
Author: Stan K2STN <k2stn@frontier.com>
Date: Thu, 28 Mar 2013 21:42:58 -0400
That same guide is offered at the Woodworkers site, but DX Engineering has them beat pricewise, not counting shipping. Not having used either one, I might lean towards the all steel guy as I would pr
/archives//html/Towertalk/2013-03/msg00438.html (10,635 bytes)

2. Re: [TowerTalk] Fwd: Grounding of tower (score: 1)
Author: Stan K2STN <k2stn@frontier.com>
Date: Fri, 10 May 2013 18:41:50 -0400
From all that I've read, the most effective way to lightning protect equipment is to make sure that no strike current flows through it. That can be approached by tying all the grounds together at one
/archives//html/Towertalk/2013-05/msg00119.html (11,783 bytes)

3. Re: [TowerTalk] Lightning protection (score: 1)
Author: "Stan Labinsky Jr." <K2STN@frontier.com>
Date: Mon, 8 Jul 2013 10:07:17 -0400
I have to chime in too. This idea of only connecting the antenna & control cables when you're going to operate and not relying on a properly designed and implemented protection system begs hurt. Ther
/archives//html/Towertalk/2013-07/msg00097.html (11,122 bytes)

4. Re: [TowerTalk] TowerTalk Digest, Vol 127, Issue 27 (score: 1)
Author: "Stan Labinsky Jr." <K2STN@frontier.com>
Date: Thu, 11 Jul 2013 08:59:49 -0400
Hmmm... took out normally rugged appliances. "Cook stove, dryer, etc." These have, or should have, only one path to ground, back through the power cabling. Sounds like the strike came in on the L1 an
/archives//html/Towertalk/2013-07/msg00195.html (11,212 bytes)

5. Re: [TowerTalk] Lightning..easy fix (score: 1)
Author: "Stan Labinsky Jr." <K2STN@frontier.com>
Date: Thu, 11 Jul 2013 15:13:07 -0400
re: ## 1 - Actually, Jim, this brings up a question germane to my 100 A panel ca. the 60's. The surge shunts, the fused MOVs, connect to the line side of the main disconnect breakers, correct? If so,
/archives//html/Towertalk/2013-07/msg00213.html (10,376 bytes)

6. [TowerTalk] Questions from the unwashed on a small project. (score: 1)
Author: "Stan Labinsky Jr." <K2STN@frontier.com>
Date: Mon, 29 Jul 2013 21:52:01 -0400
Gentlemen, ladies, I'm in the process of repairing my standalone garage (replacing some of the Dutch Lap siding and of course, painting) to use as the upper support (by wall bracketing) for about 40
/archives//html/Towertalk/2013-07/msg00541.html (8,985 bytes)

7. Re: [TowerTalk] Connecting Tower to Ground Rod (score: 1)
Author: "Stan Labinsky Jr." <K2STN@frontier.com>
Date: Thu, 10 Oct 2013 11:16:35 -0400
IIRC you tie the coax shield to the tower at its base for two reasons, with a kinda common thread. 1) To eliminate any possible side flashes through the coax's outer insulation, thereby saving the ca
/archives//html/Towertalk/2013-10/msg00141.html (14,442 bytes)

8. Re: [TowerTalk] Tack welding rebar (score: 1)
Author: "Stan Labinsky Jr." <K2STN@frontier.com>
Date: Fri, 3 Jan 2014 21:52:09 -0500
On another tack, from what I've read, not having the rebar interconnected, that is, welded to itself and to the tower bolts is a recipe for concrete block destruction from steam bursts during a light
/archives//html/Towertalk/2014-01/msg00062.html (9,203 bytes)

9. Re: [TowerTalk] [RFI] Back of desk grounding buss (score: 1)
Author: "Stan Labinsky Jr." <K2STN@frontier.com>
Date: Thu, 20 Mar 2014 21:52:20 -0400
To all; An aluminum grounding plate is not such a bad idea, provided that you deal with it properly. First, the simplest is the use of an Internal Tooth Star Washer between the lug and the strip. No,
/archives//html/Towertalk/2014-03/msg00138.html (14,512 bytes)

10. Re: [TowerTalk] Back of desk grounding buss (score: 1)
Author: "Stan Labinsky Jr." <K2STN@frontier.com>
Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2014 11:42:44 -0400
To all; A long, long time ago, I sat through a "grounding and shielding" course provided by my employer by a company involved in making sure that the guy in the black van in the parking lot couldn't
/archives//html/Towertalk/2014-03/msg00245.html (13,034 bytes)

11. [TowerTalk] Article on steel tower maintenance (score: 1)
Author: "Stan Labinsky Jr." <K2STN@frontier.com>
Date: Tue, 6 May 2014 21:42:33 -0400
Hello all; A few days ago, I received my monthly issue of Utility Products magazine. "http://www.utilityproducts.com/articles/print/volume-18/issue-4/product-focus/transmission-distribution/managing-
/archives//html/Towertalk/2014-05/msg00109.html (7,525 bytes)

12. [TowerTalk] Tower cost estimate? (score: 1)
Author: "Stan Labinsky Jr." <K2STN@frontier.com>
Date: Tue, 5 Aug 2014 13:34:09 -0400
Hi all, I need to get a rough estimate of what it would cost to install a ground mounted, self supporting 55 to 60 foot tower, supporting a 6 meter ground plane. Cost would include... say a run of LM
/archives//html/Towertalk/2014-08/msg00120.html (9,443 bytes)

13. Re: [TowerTalk] Tower cost estimate? (score: 1)
Author: "Stan Labinsky Jr." <K2STN@frontier.com>
Date: Tue, 5 Aug 2014 19:56:38 -0400
Well, it looks like I need to be a bit more specific. But, so far I've received some education... no 25, or 45 "G" as it will not be safe at the heights I mentioned. So, an actual free standing tower
/archives//html/Towertalk/2014-08/msg00139.html (9,389 bytes)

14. Re: [TowerTalk] Some advice about crimp ;type coax connectors (score: 1)
Author: "Stan Labinsky Jr." <K2STN@frontier.com>
Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2014 02:03:33 -0500
Now if you want to talk butane soldering irons, let's take a look at those from Master Appliance. I have a Solder Pro 120, have used it for years. Used it to solder 58U cable to 3/4" Motorola (NMO) m
/archives//html/Towertalk/2014-11/msg00328.html (11,642 bytes)

15. Re: [TowerTalk] And we talk about free climbing ! (score: 1)
Author: "Stan Labinsky Jr." <K2STN@frontier.com>
Date: Sun, 23 Nov 2014 20:44:04 -0500
And I have a pet peeve with all of this. I remember the furor raised over the motorcycle helmet laws. They may be the right... the smart, thing, but why should I be forced to do "the right thing"...
/archives//html/Towertalk/2014-11/msg00458.html (11,547 bytes)

16. Re: [TowerTalk] Carolina Winsome and vertical radiator question (score: 1)
Author: "Stan Labinsky Jr." <K2STN@frontier.com>
Date: Sun, 25 Jan 2015 14:20:38 -0500
OK, it just crossed my mind... happens once in a while. If you're feeding the Windom with co-ax and you expect the shield to radiate, which of the legs is the shield tied to? The long one or the shor
/archives//html/Towertalk/2015-01/msg00450.html (8,581 bytes)

17. Re: [TowerTalk] Dipole Center Insulator (score: 1)
Author: "Stan Labinsky Jr." <K2STN@frontier.com>
Date: Wed, 11 Feb 2015 10:54:10 -0500
I can offer you a quick and dirty which we use at field day on hanging cables, just "whip it". Google "whipping rope" and you'll see a simple technique of wrapping light cord around twisted rope to k
/archives//html/Towertalk/2015-02/msg00207.html (10,741 bytes)

18. Re: [TowerTalk] Eliminating Balun on TH-11DX (score: 1)
Author: "Stan Labinsky Jr." <K2STN@frontier.com>
Date: Mon, 11 May 2015 01:00:22 -0400
Not "may", but WILL. I've pulled out fender mounted mobile antennas using the standard 3/4" mount and angle bracket. The volunteer fire guy specials. The unsealed cable shield acts like a soda straw.
/archives//html/Towertalk/2015-05/msg00114.html (10,704 bytes)

19. Re: [TowerTalk] surge arrestors or good grounding? (score: 1)
Author: "Stan Labinsky Jr." <K2STN@frontier.com>
Date: Thu, 6 Aug 2015 17:46:20 -0400
Check out this link. Has a good bit of the book in bits and pieces. "http://www.smithspower.com/brands/polyphaser/services/media-library/white-papers" Stan You need "good grounding" for the arrestors
/archives//html/Towertalk/2015-08/msg00095.html (8,730 bytes)

20. Re: [TowerTalk] Silver Solder (score: 1)
Author: "Stan Labinsky Jr." <K2STN@frontier.com>
Date: Fri, 7 Aug 2015 19:00:10 -0400
When the potable water safety solder came out, I read up on it and saw that it claimed about three times the strength of 50-50 lead-tin solder. Anecdotal evidence on< Put up a two element co-linear,
/archives//html/Towertalk/2015-08/msg00127.html (9,993 bytes)


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