Hello Paul Yes, DXE cables (with UG adapters) are made using this ultra-superior method. The UG adapter is silver plated so it makes it even easier to solder the shield this way. 73 Tim K3LR various
For use with 80 meter 4 squares - aka Rohn BX-24s - now TBX-24 made by Thomas Shelby. I have recently replaced 8 vertical tower sections (23.5 feet in length each) here at K3LR with new aluminum towe
I used Penetrox for years - noticed that after 10 years or more that the Penetrox would dry out and turn to a crusty dust. I mentioned that to W3LPL. Frank said try Jet Lube SS-30 - which is what he
I have had conversations with W3LPL and others (mechanical engineers) about that comment - and we all agree that we have never had a problem with SS-30. The AL to AL joints are clean even after 20 pl
Hello Steve At one time I used polygon rod on all my towers. After having a polygon rod break (mid span) I have started the conversion process to Phillystran for all of my tower guys. Even under the
Yes, all of my Polygon rod was UV stabilized 73 Tim rod to was your polygon rod claimed to be UV inhibited? One big difference between guywire duty and my structural stuff is that the guywires see a
For those looking for high performance small cables - RG-400 cannot be beat - it is expensive. Double shields means high isolation from noise sources in the shack and from other stations (SO2R). The
DXE now has the Clifton Labs 23 dB gain preamp: https://www.dxengineering.com/parts/dxe-z10046b-pm And the DXE RPA2 https://www.dxengineering.com/parts/dxe-rpa-2 DXE also has preamps from HIZ and KD9
For use with 80 meter 4 squares - aka Rohn BX-24s - now TBX-24 made by Thomas Shelby. I have recently replaced 8 vertical tower sections (23.5 feet in length each) here at K3LR with new aluminum towe
Of interest to TowerTalk. Hamvention is less than 45 days away. Many of the Dayton HF related activities are listed on the Contest Super Suite web site at http://contestsupersuite.com There is a TAB
Yearly Dayton activities Webinar is now archived for viewing on the WWROF.org website https://wwrof.org/webinar-archive/k3lr-contest-university-2018-dayton-contes t-activities/ 73 Tim K3LR __________
W3EA is on point and very correct. I remember reading K1EA's advice about odd quarter wavelengths of cable in a YCCC Butt articles in the late 70s and early 80s. I have used Ken's advice ever since.
Hello Martin: This is what I use https://www.dxengineering.com/parts/dxe-pl259cs8u-6 73 Tim K3LR --Original Message-- From: TowerTalk [mailto:towertalk-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Martin Sol
The 2018 Antenna forum papers are posted in PDF format at http://www.k3lr.com <http://www.k3lr.com/> On the left side button panel click on Dayton Antenna Summary Then select 2018 or any year back to
Hello Dick, K9OM: I have two separate antennas systems on 20, 15 and 10 meters (six systems) that should be of interest to your question - where I have two stations on each of these bands. One antenn
HI Phil: Have you contacted W2FU at Green Heron for help? His customer service is really good. Reach out to him 73 Tim K3LR _______________________________________________ ___________________________
DX Engineering has nicely color coded ferrite - #31 1.4" OD. https://www.dxengineering.com/parts/dxe-tc31-24-4 You never have to think about what mix is "my ferrite" when you get it from DX Engineeri
That should be 1.4" ID. The OD is 2.4 inches 73 Tim K3LR DX Engineering has nicely color coded ferrite - #31 1.4" OD. https://www.dxengineering.com/parts/dxe-tc31-24-4 You never have to think about w
Hello Rich, I have one of the TopBeam HWF antennas up on a ring rotor at 160 feet (24 inch face tower). I have HF Yagis above and below it. We use it only on 160. "Sometimes" it is the best RX antenn
Hi Jorge I will take care of what you need. I will work with you directly. 73 Tim K3LR Hello where can I find a MALE connector that fit on this one https://www.dxengineering.com/parts/dxe-cc4-con tha