Hi Jeff: As you can see from the on line manuals and photos - they are physically close. The housings are just a little different. I only used the DXE box for a test. I have used the Comtek box for o
Hi Steve: It is possibly COR-TEN steel. Weathering steel, best-known under the trademark COR-TEN steel and sometimes written without the hyphen as "Corten steel", is a group of steel alloys which wer
Hello Mat: I suggest you contact Tim, W3YQ in Elkins, WV. Tim is Comtrain certified and fully insured. He is also very experienced. http://w3yq78.wix.com/kl7wv 73, Tim K3LR --Original Message-- From:
Hello John: The Comtek/DX Engineering (four ground mounted quarter wavelength elements in a four square configuration) is significantly better compared to a high dipole for DX communications It is al
Hello Mark: I have twenty three (23) of the Green Heron RT-21 controllers. I have used them for 6 years. They are accurate and bullet proof. You can see many Green Heron controllers being used in the
Lots of good RFI experience is on the RFI reflector. You may want to look at the archives: http://lists.contesting.com/pipermail/rfi/ You can also sign up here: http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/li
Hello Kari: This narrow VSWR is a limitation of the design of the antenna you are using. A possible solution to your problem, is the W6NL Moxon two element 40 meter Yagi design. You can view some VSW
Hi Kelly, I have one of these I use all the time. I have never had this problem. Something is not right - I suggest you call DX Engineering's help desk. I am sure they will figure it out. 73, Tim K3L
HI Mike, I bought one from Texas Towers last June for Field Day. 800-272-3467 73, Tim K3LR I am looking for the connectors (both ends) for a Yaesu 450 rotor. There was an advertisement from someone o
Hello Allen: I have eight HyTower verticals installed. I used rebar in each one of them. I have not had any problems in almost 20 years. I suggest that you consult with a local civil engineer. Get hi
Hello Tonno! Congrats on a very FB installation! Your EME video is outstanding! If the moon times line up with you, there is enough gain with the 15 meter 28 element array at K3LR to do EME. I'd love
Hello Tonno, If April 27th works out - I can be very ready to try this. That is a good open day for me. Maybe Gerald, K5GW can double check path loss calculations for EME on 21 MHz at that day/time f
Very well! Polygon rod can be purchased (in quantity) with a UV stabilized option - so weather is not a problem. Large stations like K3LR, W3LPL and others have been using Polygon rod guying material
Hello Mike: Lots of help from great guys on the RFI reflector Check out rfi@contesting.com You can see the archives here: http://lists.contesting.com/pipermail/rfi/ Sign up info is on the bottom of e
Hello Chuck: I would not expect problems with your proposed installation, however there is no guarantee, as every situation is unique. Proper installation and shield bonding is critical to success (a
Hello Robert: You might try the RFI Reflector for help with your RFI cable modem problem. There are lots of RFI experts that are active on RFI Info about the RFI Reflector and how to sign up is here:
The presentation topics for the 2013 Dayton Antenna forum (Friday at 2:30 PM) are listed along with other Dayton forum details. http://hamvention.org/files/2013_Forum_Details.pdf Archive copies of pr
Hello Steve, I suggest you ask around your local radio club. Someone must have access to a surveyor transit and that knows how to set on up and use it. They should be able to visit your QTH and make
Hello Gary: We used a TX-38 at Field Day last June from K5EOK. It went together very fast. The documentation is wonderful. The measured VSWR was very close to the charts on the Cycle 24 web site. The
Hello Tonno: Thanks for continuing to try 21 EME. Although no where near moon position optimum from Western PA this evening, I will aim the 28 element array from here toward the moon as best as possi