Hi Dave, Here's the text of a message I sent to another ham who was looking for similar information. It addresses some of what you're looking for and then some. I will send some pictures of my attach
Here's another source of info for SPGP: http://www.astrosurf.org/lombry/qsl-lightning-protection3.htm I've got the luxury of living rather close to Ron Block, brother of Roger Block owner of Polyphas
I would definitely go with the backstays/struts. My KT34XA was up for 20 years with the original Phillystran supports. I then took it down to convert it to a KT36XA with the M2 kit and used the same
I had a 30' pole set in my yard for my satellite antennas. I used 4 "pole to mast" brackets obtained from a friend of mine. The mast I have is 24' long and extends down the side of the pole about 12'
I hope you have a broadband connection... I sent a copy of the manual to you directly. It's a zip file containing jpeg images. If you don't get it or your mail system blocks a zip file let me know an
I have a Complete AB-577 tower for sale. I just got back from Dayton where they were selling for $750 from Ontario Surplus. This tower is in excellent condition with all of the parts and accessories
Does anyone know where I can obtain a copy of YO 7.x.... My understanding is it's no longer available/supported commercially thru Brian Beezley, but can be obtained with no support from someone that
I should have mentioned that YO is "Yagi Optimizer" an antenna modeling program. But then again if you know about YO than you probably already knew that! Thanks again! AND sorry about not cutting out
Here's a few more sources to add to your favorites: http://www.mmsacc-stainless.com/html/u_bolt.htm http://www.mcmaster.com/param/dsc/dsc.aspx?dsc=Stainless+Steel+Bolts Anyone know of a good source?
Good idea from Gene if you can find one. They're getting scarce to purchase and can cost $600-800 for one in good shape with all the pieces. I have one that I plan to use for my satellite beams. As G
Tom, When I built the addition to my house, with my shack and office in the rear, I purchased a Valmont Microflect 3 port panel. Each port is 4" in diameter and has a sealing grommet through which yo
Sorry...without wordwrap! Tom, When I built the addition to my house, with my shack and office in the rear, I purchased a Valmont Microflect 3 port panel. Each port is 4" in diameter and has a sealin
I went through ALL of this about five years ago and it's ALL good. So, to put a more physical view to this I've posted some of my pix to http://picasaweb.google.com/kc2tnpix on how I accomplished the
Richard, With regards to your "Grounding" question, I used Gene's (AD3F) grounding method several years ago. Photos are posted at http://picasaweb.google.com/kc2tnpix under "Ham Radio Tower Grounding
Follow link below for pictures of my grounding installation, showing coax bonds at top and bottom - homemade. http://picasaweb.google.com/kc2tnpix/HamRadioTowerGroundingCoaxAndTower Joe - KC2TN Could
The OD is 2 1/4", the ID is 1 15/16" and the length of the tube part of the adapter (not including the ring clamp ) is 7" Joe KC2TN --Original Message-- From: towertalk-bounces@contesting.com [mailto
Their current voicemail message says "John will return on May 9th".....Today's the 21st.....I think they need to update their outgoing message..or maybe they meant May 9, 2011? My antenna order is 5
I'm in the process of assembling one and am having issues with the tips fitting/sliding into it's mating piece. The tip only goes in a few inches before binding. I see no burrs or such in the tube.
Solved my problem...I drilled/cleaned up the ends of the mating tube with q 3/4" bit and ALL is well. Thanks for the suggestions. Joe number of references to this M2 40M2L antenna. I'm in the process
Has anyone replaced the hand crank on their foldover tower with an electric version? I have a new TX472MDP from US Tower and am thinking of replacing the stock "Foldover Raising" winch. Thanks, Joe K