You might want to give 3M 5200 adhesive/sealant a look. It comes in two formulas. Regular and "Fast Cure". The fast cure skins over in an hour or so and is fully cured in 24 hours. The stuff is incre
Lots of options as others have pointed out. Also I made an error, the specs say 48 hours for a full cure not 24. However, after 24 its very firm but technically not fully cured. Its not cheap but as
Jim et al, I think what is frequently overlooked when exchanges like this pop up is the reality that many of us face. Lack of space and other resources are often the overriding factors rather than la
W4RNL wrote about bent dipoles here: http://www.antentop.org/w4rnl.001/gup4.html KK4OBI has an extensive presentation of modeling results for bent dipoles and verticals here: https://www.qsl.net/kk4o
I just received a 402X last week. I ordered it directly from Morgan and it arrived in a week. I installed it using the RX Input/Output option on my IC-7610 and it did resolve an issue for me. I have
L.B. Cebik, W4RNL (SK) had a lot to say about the use of the term counterpoise. His comments can be found here: http://www.on5au.be/content/gp/cps.html 73, Patrick, W7TMT 73 Rob K5UJ ________________
AC0C built an amazing array of directional antennas in his large attic. He won contests with them. All the details and guidance on how to approach such a project with so many variables are here: http
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In the high end marine world ABA clamps, manufactured in SWEDEN not China are considered the choice for critical applications. Things like keeping the ocean out and fuels in. https://www.normaamerica
Tom, W8JI shares his thoughts and professional experience with "conductive" greases here: http://www.w8ji.com/dielectric_grease_vs_conductive_grease.htm Patrick, W7TMT I'm reassembling an old Hy-Gain
Another suggestion... A small drop of glue from a hot melt glue gun works fine based on my experience with a problematic connector (not an SMA) on a diesel engine. Since the material is not porous it
Dave, Very cool implementation with the 3D printer. I've wound several sets of coils for shorten dipoles supported on pairs of telescoping fiberglass windsock poles. I used the similar, but less soph
Yes, that's the idea. A total of eight and any of those options would work. I used the extra spacers with the teeth up as that helped keep the turns more evenly spaced as I wound them. Someone with a
One other trick that may or may not apply depending on your wire... I was using either tin plated or enameled wire. Since I didn't need large quantities I ordered it in 1 pound spools. I found that I
Add the https:// and life is good. https://v31xx.com/ 73 W7TMT THAT URL DOESN'T WORK! https://www.eham.net/classifieds/603418 On 2/21/2023 8:23 AM, cqtestk4xs-- via TowerTalk wrote: _________________
With all due respect Sir, its Irish Whiskey! Happy Saint Patricks Day to those who know the difference. 73, Patrick, W7TMT ________________________________ From: TowerTalk <towertalk-bounces@contesti
They list eye bolts for lifting, the highest rated, up to 54,000 lbs. depending on thread diameter. Galvanized W7TMT ________________________________ From: TowerTalk <towertalk-bounces@contesting.com
The old-time cabinet makers used beeswax as a "polish" type coating for the interiors of drawers, cabinets, wardrobes etc. Turpentine is used to dissolve the beeswax. The mixture is rubbed on the bar
Greg, W8WWV may have the answers to some of your questions here: http://www.seed-solutions.com/gregordy/Amateur%20Radio/Experimentation/HiQCoil2.htm 73 Patrick, W7TMT I expect results would be freque
Sorry, not sure what's up with the links on Greg's site but I see that cutting and pasting that link does not work while selecting it from his home page directly does.. Article appears on his home pa