Tim, For cleaning Aluminum tubing I've used: Leather or heavy duty rubber gloves, green Scotch Brite pads, and WD40 as a lubricant. It's a little messy (that's why the gloves) but the metal cleans up
<snip> OK how about the inside of the tube(s)? They get gunked up just as bad as the outside of the next size. Chris KF7P Tim, For cleaning Aluminum tubing I've used: Leather or heavy duty rubber glo
Bob, I also used a 45G mid-section for a base, you just have to make sure the correct end is sticking out of the ground!! <GRIN> Sorry, I couldn't resist. Good luck on the project. K9WN Jake ________
Bruce is having trouble with his Hy-Tower on 75/160. Bruce, No one has asked and you haven't said: How does it work on the other bands? In my mind, if it's bad on ALL bands it's either coax or connec
How do, A quick search thru the Hy-Gain catalog turns up a Low Temp grease for the bearings in their rotors. It's rather spend-y though. On the other hand, I got a 1oz container YEARS ago and still h
I seem to remember that someone (Rohn?) used to market an "Amateur Bearing" that was nothing more than a good sized chunk of Oak with a hole drilled in it. Just bolt it to the top plate and go for it
Doug has a question: -- Original Message -- Would either of you gentlemen please provide for me the instructions from Rohn that states that their TB-3 thrust bearings are to be run dry. I know that t
Hi all, Sorry to belabor the point on lubing Rohn TB-3 thrust bearings, but here is another past article on re-furbishing the bearings. If nothing else, it's good a good refresher course. 73 K9WN Jak
Dave replied: "I thought the RARE QSL card had to be held by a north facing owl! " Dave NT6AA To which I say: OH NO!!!!!!!!! NOT the dreaded north facing owl!!!???? How about we just bury the owl? <G
Rob needs to remove a big 'ol chunk of concrete: <snip> Once the tower is gone, the widow really wants to have the concrete base gone too. My suggestions of building a deck over it was not an option.
How do to all, All this HDBX-48 at 90 mph talk got the old Grey matter/hard drive working. First off: YMMV........ Also, this is all from my feeble memory. BUT with that said, I remember back in the
How do, Rick is looking for an inexpensive, free standing, dipole support...... if there is such a thing <GRIN> Visit the electrical or fencing department of your local Big Box store. Should be able
Rick, IF you go the EMT galvanized route, I don't think the little stuff will hold up. I've used 1 1/4" and 1 1/2" for short masts and they seem to hold up. the 1/2 and 3/4, and maybe even 1", don't
Gary wants to know: <snip> I may put up a Rhon 45G but prefer free standing with bracket to house at 8-10 feet and mounted in adequate cement. What level would be safe - 3 sections be ok? Is there a
Now this one is ALMOST a no brainer!!! It's a construction site. As such, it has a "port-potty". Have them place the potty under the most at risk guy-wire at the low end, just out from the anchor. He
Yo, A somewhat interesting thread but maybe everyone is missing the obvious. MAYBE, just MAYBE, the patent covers the use of a 'wench' in the design. Or maybe a North facing plastic owl (SORRY!! I co
The current question on the table is Romex for Rotors... in conduit.. Jim Lux, said in part: <snip> But there's no rule about Type NM (Romex) in conduit... <snip> I think if you read more closely you
While SOME of this is interesting reading, Me thinks this horse has been beaten to death. Poor thing doesn't need to be beaten any more. Let's move on..... PLEASE?! 73 es GDDX K9WN Jake _____________
Yo, Dave is looking for answers for his soon to be moved/bracketed tower: <snip> Hi guys, I'm in the process of relocating my 35' freestanding Rohn 25G tower after 8.5 years on the air. <more snip> 3
All this talk about tower specs is interesting. Here's a thought: Another GOOD reason to "Follow the mfg's specs" is IF there is a problem, like storm damage, wind, etc....... AND you did your own ba