Jim, The ARRL is controlling LOTW and I firmly believe they will start to charge for the use of it just like the charge for the QSL buro, and any awards. I believe this is more so the case as I look
WIFR-TV23 Off The Air Rockford Andy Gannon A devasting storm leveled the transmission tower at WIFR- TV23, knocking the CBS affiliate off the air. WIFR Chief Meterologist Mark Strehl says straight li
Here is a partial quote of the above web site: "The rule applies to video antennas including direct-to- home satellite dishes that are less than one meter (39.37") in diameter (or of any size in Alas
I purchase a used Diamond 2 m / 70 cm base station antenna. I notices some of the paint was coming off with in one foot of the tip of the antenna. Before I put this antenna up I was wondering if anyo
I would suggest using the insulation with a layer of #0000 steel wool on the outside. The steel wool will help keep the bug and other critters out. _______________________________________________ See
Although I do not work on towers extensively but, I must ask why anyone working at extreme heights would want to use a cresent wrench (otherwise known as a knukle buster) ? __________________________
Last summer (April-Augst 2003) QST had an article when the authers used a 2x3. I would not reccomend that you follow their lead unless you have alot of life insurance and name me as the beneficiary :
My brother-in-law rented a unit that was made for installing underground lawn sprinkling systems. Check out the rental centers in your area. It shouldn't cost too much to install some simple radials.
You can buy this at your local hardware store in the paint department. Checkout the nearest Home Depot, Lowes, or Menards. _______________________________________________ See: http://www.mscomputer.c
That's not it!! It's that some people have enough self-esteem that thay don't need to use their callsign as their first, or last name. _______________________________________________ See: http://www.
When I get home I will see if I can find the issue and page number. _______________________________________________ See: http://www.mscomputer.com for "Self Supporting Towers", "Wireless Weather Stat
I'm confused...What difference does it make whether he subscribed from the address or an alias. The admistrator should still be able to delete him from the subscription list. IMHO, Bounced email shou
How do the stepIR antenna's perform in cold climates? _______________________________________________ See: http://www.mscomputer.com for "Self Supporting Towers", "Wireless Weather Stations", and lot
In a case like this you must consider your priorities and consider calling a tree service to remove one or more of the trees. You can convice the better half she will have less leaves to rake in the
All one needs to do is to tune across the HF Bands and listen to the bickering going on, or listen to your local repeaters, or the whining that hams do on email reflectors. Doing so you will soon rea
Wouldn't the cost of attempting to protect a relay be more than the relay cost? You're lucky it was JUST a relay! _______________________________________________ See: http://www.mscomputer.com for "S
The easiest solution would be to slide some rigid plastic tubing over the elements. You would have to find a way to secure it though and allow it to rotate. A rubber grommett on the end of the elemen