I have scanned images of each page I can send you for the KT34XA... Each page is a BMP about 900K each scanned at 800 x 1100. Zipped up all 20 pages total about 6.5meg in one zip file. I can send thi
Polyphaser makes a series which I believe will do what you want... Check out: http://www.comm-omni.com/polyweb/dc50ln.htm for specifics and http://www.comm-omni.com/polyprod2.htm for the main index..
Don, The Polyphaser RCT is a "shunt" device....It conducts current to ground when there's a spike on the line. Each wire from the rotor is wired to a terminal lug .."In and Out" from the same termina
Hi Bill, I'm about 90% complete on a rebuild/upgrade of a KT34XA to a KT36XA. (What a job!) I had to purchase a new balun from m2 because the ferrite core in the old one was shattered into a thousand
BTW..my original KT34xa went up 20 years ago..I guess the baluns could have changed a few times in between. Joe Hi Bill, I'm about 90% complete on a rebuild/upgrade of a KT34XA to a KT36XA. (What a j
Hi Bill, I'm in the process of creating a SPGP for my station and have used your site as well as Polyphaser's for most of my information. This has turned into a real project just to establish the gro
Mike, Here's a site that may be of interest also...Note sections 7-9. http://lightning-protection-institute.com/lightning-protect.htm Had I had this info when I built the room I may have included som
I don't have any info on the super size KT36XA but I do have an original KT34XA which I've upgraded to the KT36XA using the M2 Kit. The original KT34 was a shorter 4 element tribander while the KT34X
Sorry...My miscount...You're right it was only 1 add'l element for 10, 15 and 20M and 1 for 10M only. I guess I got up too early to count elements. Hi...Hi I did get the final count of 6 right. Thank
I used ductseal on the bottom of my forms to prevent runout. It works great. It does get a little warm after the burn but is reusable on the next weld. I did 32 welds without a problem. My neighbor,
Home Depot sells a product from "Star Bright" called LIQUID ELECTRICAL TAPE. It forms a protective, waterproof, UV resistant dielectric coating. It prevents corrosion on wires and terminals and is fa
Peter, I upgraded mine a year ago and have plotted the VSWR as shown in the attachment I sent to you. My only suggestion is to make your adjustments with the antenna on a ladder or short pole about 1
Good Idea...But the magnets may help with "Arthritic" hands. Joe - KC2TN "If you're sure of everything, and it still doesn't work, one of the things you're sure of is wrong!" Use it as a test for har
Arne, I did the upgrade about a year and a half ago and have had good results. I've attached a before and after SWR plot for you at your home email. The structural upgrade alone is worth the effort a
I used standard penetrating oil and a little heat. I also used a long piece of smaller size tubing to reach in from the other end to catch the edge of the stuck tube and tapped it out. After 29 years
Take a look at (or try) "Rust Bullet".... http://www.caswellplating.com/aids/rustbullet.html It's not the cheapest paint/rust preventative but it works great! I've painted outdoor oil tanks which wer
Steve, Attached (Stripped for the List) is a scan of the page I believe you're looking for. These dimensions are from my KT34XA which was purchased in 1983. Director (D3) A=53", B=44", C=26", D=20" D
The first set is at 30' and the second ones for the 75' extension kit are at 52' I'll send you the diagrams in a separate email. Here's an excerpt from the manual for the guying procedure: 2-4. Layou
I believe "Flashing" is nominally .021" thick and is just under the .025" that most 2-3" copper strapping measures that is used for grounding via cadwelding. I had some undersized strap for which All
I recently rebuilt mine to a KT36XA also but did not experience the SWR problems on 15. I can send a graph of a before and after comparison if you like. The only thing I recall about 15 meters is wit