- 1. [TowerTalk] HG52ss cable (score: 1)
- Author: "F.R. Ashley" <gdadx2@clearwire.net>
- Date: Sat, 8 Aug 2009 10:27:59 -0400
- Hi all, I am gong to re-cable my Hygain HG52-SS crank up tower, and would like to hear from anyone who has done that before.. would like to know any tips that would help out. Thanks WB4M Buddy ______
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2009-08/msg00131.html (8,157 bytes)
- 2. Re: [TowerTalk] EHS vs Phillystran (score: 1)
- Author: "F.R. Ashley" <gdadx2@clearwire.net>
- Date: Mon, 31 Aug 2009 21:35:34 -0400
- Also check out DEBEGLASS non-conductive guy wire. _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTalk mailing list TowerTalk@contesting.com http:
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2009-08/msg00615.html (9,378 bytes)
- 3. Re: [TowerTalk] Height for horizontal loops (score: 1)
- Author: "F.R. Ashley" <gdadx2@clearwire.net>
- Date: Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:41:31 -0400
- I had a full wave 80-meter delta loop at 55 feet and it was one of the best wire antennas I've ever used. At first, I used a stub and used it for 80 meters only, then switched to open wire and used i
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2009-09/msg00459.html (8,573 bytes)
- 4. Re: [TowerTalk] Rotor Connector (score: 1)
- Author: "F.R. Ashley" <gdadx2@clearwire.net>
- Date: Sun, 1 Nov 2009 14:59:30 -0500
- Last I saw was the cinch jones plug, the rectangle plug 73 Buddy WB4M Does anyone know what type of connector Hy-gain is using on their rotors these days? I want to set up another rotor with the same
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2009-11/msg00008.html (8,457 bytes)
- 5. [TowerTalk] Bumps in coax (score: 1)
- Author: "F.R. Ashley" <gdadx2@clearwire.net>
- Date: Thu, 26 Nov 2009 18:06:16 -0500
- Hi all, During my regular inspection of my coaxial cables, I noticed 2 or 3 hard bumps along the length of the cable. These bumps or pimples, do not break through the outer jacket, but look as if the
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2009-11/msg00481.html (7,751 bytes)
- 6. Re: [TowerTalk] Bumps in coax (score: 1)
- Author: "F.R. Ashley" <gdadx2@clearwire.net>
- Date: Fri, 27 Nov 2009 22:44:56 -0500
- Andy & others, Yes, the bumps are pimple-like, but there is also a manufacturer's splice which was an inch-wide ring around the cable. I knew of the splice a long time ago. I'll be replacing the cabl
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2009-11/msg00496.html (9,411 bytes)
- 7. Re: [TowerTalk] Winch for LM70 - Tiltover ..?? (score: 1)
- Author: "F.R. Ashley" <gdadx2@clearwire.net>
- Date: Fri, 4 Dec 2009 16:46:19 -0500
- Hi all, Great advice here. A year or so ago I checked into a replacement wince for my old Tow-Tec on my Hygain HG55 crank up tower. I quickly found out there is a great difference between a WINCH and
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2009-12/msg00034.html (11,026 bytes)
- 8. Re: [TowerTalk] LP v SteppIR (score: 1)
- Author: "F.R. Ashley" <gdadx2@clearwire.net>
- Date: Fri, 22 Jan 2010 08:42:38 -0500
- Doug & others, I am going to put up a new antenna this spring, and my choices came down to either a LP, such as the T-10, or a 3-element SteppIR. I decided on the T-10 for several reasons. The main r
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2010-01/msg00497.html (11,842 bytes)
- 9. Re: [TowerTalk] steppir v. lpda (score: 1)
- Author: "F.R. Ashley" <gdadx2@clearwire.net>
- Date: Sat, 23 Jan 2010 20:24:52 -0500
- Am I going to work something on a SteppIR that I can't work on a LP? Or a TH7? Don't think so. _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTal
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2010-01/msg00615.html (10,450 bytes)
- 10. Re: [TowerTalk] steppir v. lpda (score: 1)
- Author: "F.R. Ashley" <gdadx2@clearwire.net>
- Date: Sat, 23 Jan 2010 23:47:47 -0500
- Its not on 12 or 17. I have to use wires for those bands, which is one reason this thread got started, remember? I've had a TH7 for a number of years, I still have worked anyone I've heard,. wire ant
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2010-01/msg00634.html (12,729 bytes)
- 11. Re: [TowerTalk] Red-Tailed Hawks (score: 1)
- Author: "F.R. Ashley" <gdadx2@clearwire.net>
- Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 22:08:51 -0500
- Doug, I have a friend who used to have hawks and take them hunting. I remember him saying to be sure to wear a hat of some sort to cover your hair, or the hawk might mistake your hair for a small ani
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2010-02/msg00082.html (9,642 bytes)
- 12. Re: [TowerTalk] 80m Delta loop on 70' tower (score: 1)
- Author: "F.R. Ashley" <gdadx2@clearwire.net>
- Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 22:01:50 -0500
- Hi, I also had a full wave 80-meter delta loop a few years ago. I first used it with a 75-ohn stub for use on 80 meters only and had great success with it; it was fed in the upper corner. Mine looke
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2010-02/msg00085.html (12,885 bytes)
- 13. Re: [TowerTalk] tower & antenna project questions (score: 1)
- Author: "F.R. Ashley" <gdadx2@clearwire.net>
- Date: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:02:23 -0500
- You are quite correct. _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTalk mailing list TowerTalk@contesting.com http://lists.contesting.com/mail
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2010-03/msg00117.html (15,448 bytes)
- 14. Re: [TowerTalk] Tailtwister Rotor Rehab Question (score: 1)
- Author: "F.R. Ashley" <gdadx2@clearwire.net>
- Date: Sun, 11 Apr 2010 18:07:41 -0400
- I've always heard to use lithium grease, and to be sure not to use bearing grease as it has microscopic metal fibers that can cause undue wear on the parts. 73 Buddy WB4M -- Original Message -- From:
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2010-04/msg00294.html (11,077 bytes)
- 15. Re: [TowerTalk] Coax Question (score: 1)
- Author: "F.R. Ashley" <gdadx2@clearwire.net>
- Date: Tue, 13 Apr 2010 16:59:05 -0400
- Feed line is the last place you want to save money. I'd go with the hardline and flex up the tower also. _______________________________________________ ______________________________________________
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2010-04/msg00373.html (12,223 bytes)
- 16. Re: [TowerTalk] Orion simple question (score: 1)
- Author: "F.R. Ashley" <gdadx2@clearwire.net>
- Date: Thu, 22 Apr 2010 20:12:35 -0400
- they'd be the same 73 Buddy wb4m _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTalk mailing list TowerTalk@contesting.com http://lists.contestin
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2010-04/msg00694.html (8,807 bytes)
- 17. Re: [TowerTalk] BN-86 Balun (score: 1)
- Author: "F.R. Ashley" <gdadx2@clearwire.net>
- Date: Wed, 19 May 2010 16:38:19 -0400
- Jim & others, I agree, the BN-86 is junk. I fried one too on my TH7 73 Buddy WB4M _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTalk mailing lis
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2010-05/msg00396.html (11,226 bytes)
- 18. [TowerTalk] HG52-ss cable (score: 1)
- Author: "F.R. Ashley" <gdadx2@clearwire.net>
- Date: Mon, 31 May 2010 14:43:49 -0400
- Hi all, I will be replacing the cable on my Hygain 52ft crank-up soon, and if I remember correctly, isn't stainless steel cable NOT recommended? Seems like galvanized is the correct type. Also, does
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2010-05/msg00722.html (8,252 bytes)
- 19. [TowerTalk] Afaa-Spid & crank up tower (score: 1)
- Author: "F.R. Ashley" <gdadx2@clearwire.net>
- Date: Sun, 4 Jul 2010 09:50:45 -0400
- Hi all, Anyone know if an Alfa-Spid rotor will fit in a Hygain HG52 crank up tower? I need to replace the Ham 4 and considering the Alfa. Thanks, 73 Buddy WB4M _______________________________________
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2010-07/msg00063.html (8,694 bytes)
- 20. Re: [TowerTalk] Harbor Freight WInch (score: 1)
- Author: "F.R. Ashley" <gdadx2@clearwire.net>
- Date: Mon, 12 Jul 2010 19:45:30 -0400
- Remember guys, There is a big difference between a winch and a hoist. Most winches have a "freespool" feature, and believe me, you do NOT want that on your crank up tower! That invites disaster! N6RK
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2010-07/msg00212.html (9,554 bytes)
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