- 1. [TowerTalk] ma-550 (score: 1)
- Author: gclute@home.com (Geo Clute W7LFD)
- Date: Tue, 6 Nov 2001 20:55:23 -0800
- I had the same problem with my MW65 which is about 30 years old. Wind storm twisted the top section. When lowered, the top section was still up and the guide rails kept it from collapsing. Attached a
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2001-11/msg00140.html (9,932 bytes)
- 2. [TowerTalk] Cleaning/referb of antennas (score: 1)
- Author: gclute@home.com (Geo Clute W7LFD)
- Date: Thu, 27 Sep 2001 20:44:00 -0700
- I just referb'd my Telerex 4 Element 10 meter beam. Household lye just boiled off the Aluminum Oxide. Several folks here suggested it and after building the trough for the boom and elements it was si
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2001-09/msg00727.html (8,896 bytes)
- 3. [TowerTalk] Optimum Stacking Distance (score: 1)
- Author: gclute@home.com (Geo - W7LFD)
- Date: Fri, 3 Aug 2001 16:16:54 -0700
- I just found an old Assembly Instructions publication from CushCraft on my 4 element 10 meter beam...model no. A28-4. It says as a general rule "When stacking dissimiliar beams on the same mast use a
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2001-08/msg00041.html (7,481 bytes)
- 4. [TowerTalk] Pulley wheel (Sheave)replacements (score: 1)
- Author: gclute@home.com (George L. Clute)
- Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2001 22:01:21 -0700
- Have you tried the boat hardware folks, especially those that have sail boat hardware. Many of their pulley's have brass inserts which is what I ended up putting on my Tri-Ex MW65 crank up....before
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2001-06/msg00496.html (10,143 bytes)
- 5. [TowerTalk] Tower Painting (score: 1)
- Author: gclute@home.com (Geo. Clute)
- Date: Sun, 20 May 2001 22:17:54 -0700
- I saw another paint inquiry here and thought I would put this information here for those that didn't see it. Here is the spec sheet on the paint I used for my Tri-Ex. Only time will tell how well it
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2001-05/msg00423.html (7,909 bytes)
- 6. [TowerTalk] Newbie needs guidance (score: 1)
- Author: gclute@home.com (Geo. Clute)
- Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2001 10:25:53 -0700
- I just completed hand painting four 20 foot sections of tower. The hot dip galvanizing was beginning to show some rust and I learn that the cold galvanizing spray cans were too expensive. I was provi
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2001-04/msg00321.html (8,002 bytes)
- 7. [TowerTalk] Newbie needs guidance (score: 1)
- Author: gclute@home.com (Geo. Clute)
- Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2001 12:27:26 -0700
- Here is the site Devoe Coatings that has the MSDS information. The site also has the spec sheets on all their products, and reps around the U.S. http://www.devoecoatings.com/msds.html George Clute -
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2001-04/msg00322.html (9,140 bytes)
- 8. [TowerTalk] Tri-Ex LM-354 (score: 1)
- Author: gclute@home.com (Geo. Clute)
- Date: Mon, 16 Apr 2001 08:31:01 -0700
- I would check the rail guides, pulley bearings, and cable alignment to and from the pulley's. Maybe more information is in order here. How much weight do you have on the tower? Do you hear any metal
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2001-04/msg00382.html (8,633 bytes)
- 9. [TowerTalk] Lower Mast Question Again (score: 1)
- Author: gclute@home.com (Geo. Clute)
- Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2001 10:29:40 -0700
- Does anyone use seamless stainless steel? I had an 8 foot piece up for about 15 years stacking a 4 element 10 meter beam and a 3 element 6 meter beam without problem. George W7LFD List Sponsor: Champ
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2001-04/msg00437.html (7,992 bytes)
- 10. [TowerTalk] Power Winch (score: 1)
- Author: gclute@home.com (George L. Clute)
- Date: Fri, 2 Mar 2001 11:11:28 -0800
- I purchased a power winch from TowerTec after the safety latch broke on the manual crank and beat up my hand and arm. Fortunately the tower wasn't cranked to full heights when it wheeled down rather
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2001-03/msg00076.html (6,898 bytes)
- 11. [TowerTalk] Tower Repair (score: 1)
- Author: gclute@home.com (George L. Clute)
- Date: Fri, 9 Mar 2001 09:15:52 -0800
- I located a real blacksmith to repair my Tri-Ex MW 65. He teaches welding and is certified. He's located in Renton, Washington, and if anyone wants details on Stagesmith Company, Ernie Leimkeuler let
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2001-03/msg00175.html (8,006 bytes)
- 12. [TowerTalk] OWLS (score: 1)
- Author: gclute@home.com (George L. Clute)
- Date: Tue, 27 Mar 2001 19:56:49 -0800
- Why would anyone buy Law Dogs to scare away birds from a tower?...I'd stick with the snakes and wait for the prices to drop on the lawyers. George L. Clute - W7LFD gclute@home.com -- Personally, I li
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2001-03/msg00576.html (7,888 bytes)
- 13. [TowerTalk] re: quad (score: 1)
- Author: gclute@home.com (Geo. Clute)
- Date: Fri, 9 Feb 2001 14:34:04 -0800
- <snip> I've worked this out now. Yuri has accomplished the F2 layer VPN and he has given the amateur community selective F2 layer propagation. Will he share his optimum slice of F2? <grin> George Clu
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2001-02/msg00260.html (8,268 bytes)
- 14. [TowerTalk] Yuri's antennas (score: 1)
- Author: gclute@home.com (Geo. Clute)
- Date: Sat, 10 Feb 2001 12:10:05 -0800
- Pete, I don't believe this is a silly discussion and most of your posed statements are contrary to my thinking. This used to be an amateur fraternity that shared new circuits, operating techniques, a
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2001-02/msg00280.html (8,486 bytes)
- 15. [TowerTalk] triex mw-65 wind load? (score: 1)
- Author: gclute@home.com (Geo. Clute)
- Date: Sun, 11 Feb 2001 09:03:12 -0800
- The tower is rated at 9 Sq foot of antenna, but I'm not sure at what wind speed. Around here in my den of opressive archives the construction manual shows that information. When located I'll provide
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2001-02/msg00293.html (7,421 bytes)
- 16. [TowerTalk] Admin change (score: 1)
- Author: gclute@home.com (Geo. Clute)
- Date: Thu, 4 Jan 2001 08:49:08 -0800
- Admin of a mail list is a thankless job and may I tell you now how much it is appreciated, as I have learned much from this list. Thanks and a Happy New Year to you and yours, George Clute - W7LFD AC
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2001-01/msg00109.html (6,879 bytes)
- 17. [TowerTalk] Rhombic vs. Yagi (score: 1)
- Author: gclute@home.com (Geo. Clute)
- Date: Thu, 4 Jan 2001 12:21:42 -0800
- I was on 6 meters as W6BFJ in the early 60's and had a KW station setup across the street from the Hawthorne Airport...line of site from W6AM. His 6 meter signal was obviously very strong. I visited
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2001-01/msg00115.html (8,741 bytes)
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