While I'm not a tower engineer, I do remember visiting the Cedar Hill tower complex southwest of Dallas around 1963/64. On the property they had an old TV transmitting antenna with its associated sup
Does anyone on the Reflector have a technical/maintenance manual for the small size prop-pitch motor? I would be willing to pay for getting a copy made if available. Unfortunately I don't have the mi
Good old Gotham! Their ads in the Ham mags were legendary, at least for staying power. "If K6INI can do it, you can too!" Sure do miss those days. Bill Sievers W5IQJ List Sponsored by AN Wireless: AN
Does anyone out there have a proven way to remove the threaded locking ring which secures the electric motor to the lower gear housing on a prop-pitch motor? All of the previous P-P's I've had experi
Actually it depended upon the airplane type as to the configuration of the prop-pitch motor assembly. The small version of the P-P motor was typically used on fighters such as the P-38. The P-47 used
You might check out some older issues of Wings and Airpower magazines. About 20 years ago they had the definitive story of the P-47 and I recall clearly seeing the full prop-pitch motor gearhead with
Thanks to everyone who responded with constructive suggestions. I really appreciate those! I've got a few new ideas from those folks which I'm going to try out. If they fail, I might just get a purpo
Good Point Chris! I'm sure actually MOST of the "experts" on this reflector wouldn't even be able to pass a 1st semester antenna course. Let us all not forget that we don't know everything even thoug
A close friend of mine in San Antonio, Texas who is getting up in years would like to get on the air but his antenna (double extended Zepp) is broken. I was wondering if there is anybody in the SA ar
Jerry, I believe what they are concerned about with lifting is use in a elevator application. Many times people want to use these winches for a people-lift application which can cause all kinds of pr
Unless those things are made in the USA I wouldn't trust them. The only exception MIGHT be if they're made by an established well-known-in-the-trade US company in one of their factories overseas (Chi
Jim, When I try the WWV URL below you've provided, it appears to be password protected. What gives? Bill W5IQJ List Sponsor: Are you thinking about installing a tower this summer? Call us for informa
Hmm. Something must be wrong. I just clicked on the link like always and a PW dialog box comes up. This isn't the first time this has happened. I suspect I may have a damaged browser. Sounds like fro
Apparently I had a broken O/S! Weird! Anyway it's all fixed now with the help of a generous friend. The WWV link works fine as I suspected it was going to after everyone else indicated thay weren't h
I agree Bob. Further it seems to me a micro-reflector is another example of a solution looking for a problem so prevalent in today's world of the home PC. A central antenna reflector such as TowerTal
I am looking to buy up to 2 prop pitch motors. I'm looking for the small size (the ones that are approx. 8 inches in diameter) in unmodified and good condition complete with the motor cover and the m
Sure is a good thing I'm immune to prostrate cancer! Actually every male I know is! (There's a message here) Bill Sievers W5IQJ List Sponsor: ChampionRadio.com - Trylon self-supporting towers, safety
Sounds like a good basis for a class-action lawsuit. Bill Sievers W5IQJ List Sponsor: ChampionRadio.com - Trylon self-supporting towers, safety equipment, rigging gear, LOOS tension guages & more! ht