This summer I replaced some coax that runs through about 21' of "sealed PVC" between my tower and house. As I pulled the coax out I noted that it was completely dry. Of course I still use direct bury
0.34 WL on 15M, 0.23 WL on 20M. Is there any antenna made today you can vary the boom length on ? Nor with any antenna. At least with the SteppIR you can vary the element lengths for all five of the
The basic SteppIR warranty was extended for all SteppIR antenna's about two months ago, regardless of when purchased, from 1 year to 2 years. For additional years up to five years, it's $ 35.00 per
I live in Northern Ohio. Every winter for a few days my TH-5 is out of service because of ice build up on the antenna causing high SWR. I guess every antenna can have ice problems in cold climates. 7
I worked 333 countries on my TH-5 and only need BS7 and the VU (Andaman) to have them all. After having my SteppIR for only 3 months I can tell you it's a all around better antenna then the TH-5 I us
The DX Engineering switch box came from the factory the same way and had to be soldered the same as the RCS8V. 73, Carl and the number http://www.mscomputer.com additional 5 percent off
For the last 13 years I've been using a Hy-Gain TH-5 on my 40' tower. This antenna has a total of 14 traps. I thought I'd modernize and purchase a new "trapless" antenna. As my Hy-Gain HG37 tower is
Does anyone have current information for contacting DX Engineering? The last address I had was 618 Spaulding Ave. in Brownsville, Oregon. They had a phone number of 503-466-3138, but I can never get
I think the BN4000 current balun is a good replacement for the BN86 if it's still made. 73, Carl K8AV long periods of time. I have seen one burned up in my life. What I did was to put a RadioWorks 4
I just ordered one today from C.A.T.S. for my HAM IV . It was 5.00 plus a couple bucks shipping. I think the T2X uses the same CAP. (130-156) Carl K8AV -- Original Message -- From: "WA2BPE" <wa2bpe@i
I have a 2 section crank up tower. I wonder what the consensus is in lubricating the rails? Should it be done at all? If so, what kind of oil or grease should be used? I've used a lithium grease in t
Anyone using a worm gear winch powered by their cordless drill to raise their crank-up tower ? I have a 2 section Hy-Gain tower (HG-37SS) and wondering about the feasibility of replacing my brake win
My 3 wire electric drop comes from the telephone pole in my back yard, across my yard, to a metal pole on my house. Through this metal pole the 3 wires enter my house to my inside breaker panel. Shou