http://www.tennadyne.com/slipp_nott.htm They claim it will work with most boom to mast plates. 73, Joe kk0sd Hi Paul, I am about to change mine out because in about a years time they are rusting. I p
Every tool box should have a set of screw extractors: http://www.wikihow.com/Use-a-Screw-Extractor Get some real "penetrating oil" not WD40 in there first. 73, Joe kk0sd OK... the 3 x 3/8" G-5 bolts
After Field Day, we always think there must be a better way to assemble / disassemble the tri-bander. A couple of weeks go by and we forget about it, until next year. This year I hope to actually do
Roger, You are exactly right. I would be very interested in where a guy could find a "you install"- "A round headed pin or ball with a retainer and spring loaded". This is for Field Day /temporary/ w
The ultimate in easy to carry is the PAC-12 http://www.pacificantenna.com/ I've been happy with mine! 73, Joe kk0sd Message: 3 Date: Thu, 8 Jul 2010 18:45:43 -0400 From: "WW3S" <ww3s@zoominternet.net
I have one (on the ground right now). The sections will nest neatly (no need for odd/odd even/even, but it will work). They will also ride just fine in the back of a pickup at around 300 pounds. What
Okay, I'll finally ask. How do you true up the tapered self-supporting tower? 73, Joe kk0sd The pan of water will dampen the movement of the plumb bob at the bottom of the string, but will not help t
Has anyone looked at installing one of a LARGE metal roof, and just using the roof as the ground plane? 73, Joe kk0sd ft. While #1 is easier, I suspect that #3 will work better, because it gets the a
The Randi prize is at or over a million dollars now. http://www.randi.org/site/index.php/1m-challenge.html If you can really do it, you should collect! http://www.randi.org/library/dowsing/ 73, Joe k
Would you want to do this (vertical rebar) if it is not in the prime directive? My simple mind would say if some rebar is good, more rebar is better...... Is that really true, or should I do what the
Always been good to me... http://www.burghardtradiorepair.com/ 73, Joe kk0sd www.LandAircom.com ATTN: HAL 718-847-3090 CESS 95-15 108th St. South Richmond Hill, New York 11419 Recommended by Yaesu 73
Please help with a little more info, and we may be able to identify it. 1. Is the shield aluminum or copper? 2. Is the shield smooth or ridged. 3. If ridged is the shield like a series of smaller and
Many OSCAR operators use steel tubing. Before dismissing it, look at the results of some actual study. http://www.g6lvb.com/fibermetalboom.htm 73, Joe kk0sd Hy-Gain/MFJ wants $129 for the 5ft fibergl
Although it is a fair amount of work. I have had good luck wrapping things with a sacrificial layer of electrical tape. 73, Joe kk0sd Hi, I need to coat the spreader arms of my quad. Options for cove
Years ago, I bought several at (believe it or not!) Radio Shack. When I went back they did not have more and their web site does not show them. A web search did find this: http://cgi.ebay.com/N-male-
Does anyone have a source for crimp connector parts? I seem to have more bodies than crimp collars or center pins. 73, Joe kk0sd _______________________________________________ ______________________
I have wireless internet. A BBQ grill dish pointed at the provider's tower. The wireless company told me they would be happy to plant more poles if I wanted them. Their auger and pole planter were mo
It might be interesting to talk to one of those foundation repair companies. Mudjacking, and the like are expensive, but it does work. 73, Joe kk0sd Would it be feasible to engineer new 'dog ears' to
Ken, I just put in a base for a HDBX-48 on Wednesday. Several people here on the list thought the 5 yards of concrete specified by Rohn was not enough and the rebar specified by Rohn was completely i
I was referring to the cylinder (dirt) bases that are for the BX freestanding towers. The newer catalogs say they are not recommended and are provided for convenience. Again I think the only thing to