- 1. [TowerTalk] Hauling concrete. (score: 1)
- Author: dlleikis@deseretonline.com (David Leikis)
- Date: Thu, 04 Nov 1999 20:45:13 -0700
- I recently put 4.0 yards into the hole for my self-supporting. It was very much the same. The truck parked in my driveway (the road part, not the concrete), it was about 60 feet back into the backyar
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1999-11/msg00099.html (8,211 bytes)
- 2. [TowerTalk] Exothermic Welding? (score: 1)
- Author: dlleikis@deseretonline.com (David Leikis)
- Date: Sun, 24 Oct 1999 09:47:03 -0600
- Richard, I compared the Exothermic welds and decided to use them. I HIGHLY recommend that method over clamps. I compared the overall cost to using clamps and it was 50-50. They are nearly the same. T
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1999-10/msg00686.html (10,142 bytes)
- 3. [TowerTalk] Exothermic Welding? (score: 1)
- Author: dlleikis@deseretonline.com (David Leikis)
- Date: Mon, 25 Oct 1999 17:53:00 -0600
- The Cadweld area distributor actually came to my home (a 150 mile round trip) to instruct me on their proper installation. The reason for the spongy appearance to the metal joint is very simple: wate
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1999-10/msg00730.html (9,845 bytes)
- 4. [TowerTalk] Positive pulldown on LM354HD (score: 1)
- Author: dlleikis@deseretonline.com (David Leikis)
- Date: Mon, 20 Sep 1999 17:50:34 -0600
- Hello, Is there someone out there that can give me the diagram on how to do a positive pulldown cable addition to the LM-354HD? I asked the technical guy at Force 12 and he only hinted at it and told
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1999-09/msg00476.html (7,029 bytes)
- 5. [TowerTalk] Rotor CCW movement (score: 1)
- Author: dlleikis@deseretonline.com (David Leikis)
- Date: Tue, 28 Sep 1999 21:25:48 -0600
- I just lengthened the wires on my old CDR Ham rotor about 15 ft and now it doesn't turn in the CCW direction at normal speed. It does as well as ever CW. Of course the connections are suspect, but I
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1999-09/msg00639.html (7,292 bytes)
- 6. [TowerTalk] CCW rotor problem (score: 1)
- Author: dlleikis@deseretonline.com (David Leikis)
- Date: Wed, 29 Sep 1999 19:43:05 -0600
- I got several answers to my question. Thanks for all of the replies, especially to Brian/K3KO for giving me the wiring uses and the resistance readings that I should expect. I bought this used and do
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1999-09/msg00676.html (6,807 bytes)
- 7. [TowerTalk] Elevation rotator (score: 1)
- Author: dlleikis@deseretonline.com (David Leikis)
- Date: Sat, 07 Aug 1999 18:02:11 -0600
- I am looking for an elevation rotator for satellite work. The only one I am familiar with is the Yeasu 550. Does anyone know of others, most especially any one of them for sale??? Thanks, Dave KG7EW
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1999-08/msg00131.html (7,012 bytes)
- 8. [TowerTalk] CDR rotor connections (score: 1)
- Author: dlleikis@deseretonline.com (David Leikis)
- Date: Sat, 07 Aug 1999 22:29:04 -0600
- I have a CDR "Ham" rotor and control box that I need connection info on. Does anyone know where I can get this? I know that some of the connections are higher current for the motor and some are for t
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1999-08/msg00135.html (7,024 bytes)
- 9. [TowerTalk] CDR connections (score: 1)
- Author: dlleikis@deseretonline.com (David Leikis)
- Date: Sun, 08 Aug 1999 16:34:36 -0600
- I received several examples and explanations concerning the wiring of the CDR rotor to the control box. Thanks to each of you with your response! Dave KG7EW -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/t
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1999-08/msg00153.html (6,728 bytes)
- 10. [TowerTalk] Monitor noise (score: 1)
- Author: dlleikis@deseretonline.com (David Leikis)
- Date: Fri, 02 Jul 1999 16:52:44 -0600
- I have had trouble with monitor induced noise at times and have traced it down to usually one source, namely, the VGA cable to the back of the computer. (Direct radiation from the inside is nearly im
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1999-07/msg00028.html (7,426 bytes)
- 11. [TowerTalk] Tubing suggestions (score: 1)
- Author: dlleikis@deseretonline.com (David Leikis)
- Date: Thu, 08 Jul 1999 18:30:41 -0600
- Hello all, I am installing my 3.5 ft. square tower base soon and was wondering about the "proper" method to run the power and signal PVC tubes to the concrete base for my crankup tower. Is it ok to r
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1999-07/msg00139.html (7,657 bytes)
- 12. [TowerTalk] Running Tubes into concrete base (score: 1)
- Author: dlleikis@deseretonline.com (David Leikis)
- Date: Sun, 11 Jul 1999 08:15:18 -0600
- Thanks to all of those who responded to my question concerning whether to run the signal and power tubes into the concrete tower base or not. The consensus was to keep them to the outside in the dirt
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1999-07/msg00168.html (6,926 bytes)
- 13. [TowerTalk] Mast tubing recommendations (score: 1)
- Author: dlleikis@deseretonline.com (David Leikis)
- Date: Sat, 17 Jul 1999 09:51:15 -0600
- Thanks to all of those who have helped me already with questions that I have had in designing my tower installation to date. Your inputs have been most helpful. I would like to get a recommendation f
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1999-07/msg00294.html (7,818 bytes)
- 14. [TowerTalk] Parallel conduits (score: 1)
- Author: dlleikis@deseretonline.com (David Leikis)
- Date: Thu, 29 Jul 1999 18:29:59 -0600
- The requirements of the NEC are for safety not your personal harassment! The reason for the separation is to prevent the conduction of a lightning strike from jumping from one circuit (which is groun
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1999-07/msg00519.html (7,930 bytes)
- 15. [TowerTalk] Easy method of digging (score: 1)
- Author: dlleikis@deseretonline.com (David Leikis)
- Date: Sun, 30 May 1999 20:49:46 -0600
- Hello tower-talkians, I have what may seem like a rather silly question, but I would like some advice from some that may have encountered this before. I will very soon be digging a hole 7 feet X 3.5
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1999-05/msg00401.html (9,400 bytes)
- 16. [TowerTalk] 2m yagi installation (score: 1)
- Author: dlleikis@deseretonline.com (David Leikis)
- Date: Sun, 11 Apr 1999 22:27:48 -0600
- Hello to all, I am installing a 2m yagi for local nets/emergency ops onto the top of my stack and would like to mount it vertically for proper polarization, but am wondering if the metal mast will in
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1999-04/msg00283.html (7,487 bytes)
- 17. [TowerTalk] Zoning approval (score: 1)
- Author: dlleikis@deseretonline.com (David Leikis)
- Date: Sun, 11 Apr 1999 22:32:45 -0600
- Hello, I am seeking to get zoning approval/building permits for erecting a self-supporting tower. Is there a site or a reference that someone can point me to so that I can study up for this? I don't
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1999-04/msg00284.html (7,560 bytes)
- 18. [TowerTalk] Lightning protection grounding (score: 1)
- Author: dlleikis@deseretonline.com (David Leikis)
- Date: Sun, 11 Apr 1999 22:39:44 -0600
- Hello, I have seen many recent postings concerning grounding methods and saw one that stated to run a ground conductor up the mast to the final section (and the others as well) to prevent any high re
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1999-04/msg00285.html (8,735 bytes)
- 19. [TowerTalk] Advice on proposed tower/antenna (score: 1)
- Author: dlleikis@deseretonline.com (David Leikis)
- Date: Sat, 20 Feb 1999 10:29:43 -0700
- Hello, I am working on erecting a tower this spring, (springtime is better to dig in the ground in Utah than winters) and would like some advice on my choices that I have made so far. This is my firs
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1999-02/msg00419.html (8,310 bytes)
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