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1. [TowerTalk] Extend Rust Treatment (score: 1): Author: K4RO Kirk Pickering <k4ro@k4ro.net> (K4RO Kirk Pickering); Date: Fri, 10 Dec 1999 11:56:29 -0600 (CST); Several folks asked about a product called "Extend" that I wrote about recently on here. I didn't save all of the queries, but several said they couldn't find it. I found it at Home Depot. Here is th; /archives//html/Towertalk/1999-12/msg00240.html (7,174 bytes)
2. [TowerTalk] Phillystran ????? (score: 1): Author: K4RO Kirk Pickering <k4ro@k4ro.net> (K4RO Kirk Pickering); Date: Mon, 8 Nov 1999 16:56:05 -0600 (CST); Art KB7WW asked: I filled the caps with liquid electrical tape or silicone. My station tour (slightly outdated, naturally) can be seen at: http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/stations/k4ro_stn.html -Kirk K4RO --; /archives//html/Towertalk/1999-11/msg00158.html (7,462 bytes)
3. [TowerTalk] STOPPING RUST (score: 1): Author: K4RO Kirk Pickering <k4ro@k4ro.net> (K4RO Kirk Pickering); Date: Wed, 17 Nov 1999 11:04:54 -0600 (CST); I used a product called "Extend" that was available at Home Depot. I'm really not sure what it does exactly, but it seems to turn surface rust into a very durable finish. I had some surface rust on t; /archives//html/Towertalk/1999-11/msg00366.html (7,692 bytes)
4. [TowerTalk] Tune your boom! (score: 1): Author: K4RO Kirk Pickering <k4ro@k4ro.net> (K4RO Kirk Pickering); Date: Tue, 19 Oct 1999 01:28:59 -0500 (CDT); I recently built a new omega match for loading the boom of my tribander on 40 meters. A crude web page with a few pictures of the old and new units, along with a few comments can be found at: http://; /archives//html/Towertalk/1999-10/msg00547.html (7,312 bytes)
5. [TowerTalk] Tune your boom! (score: 1): Author: K4RO Kirk Pickering <k4ro@k4ro.net> (K4RO Kirk Pickering); Date: Tue, 19 Oct 1999 09:27:47 -0500 (CDT); The broken link to my station description has been fixed. Thanks for the heads up from several of you. Glad to hear that the pictures are of value to someone. Once again, the images can be found at:; /archives//html/Towertalk/1999-10/msg00563.html (7,172 bytes)
6. [TowerTalk] Tic ring assembly tips? (score: 1): Author: K4RO Kirk Pickering <k4ro@k4ro.net> (K4RO Kirk Pickering); Date: Mon, 13 Sep 1999 19:18:03 -0500 (CDT); In the interest further of clarification, this is simply not correct. Here is why. The ring was actually working in August through January, but only because AA4NU loaned me his EC-1 controller to use; /archives//html/Towertalk/1999-09/msg00293.html (8,472 bytes)
7. [TowerTalk] Big Grip Help (score: 1): Author: K4RO Kirk Pickering <k4ro@k4ro.net> (K4RO Kirk Pickering); Date: Wed, 29 Sep 1999 15:42:09 -0500 (CDT); Are you sure? I installed several Phillystran and EHS grips a couple years ago. The 1/4" EHS grips had two yellow marks. The big 6700lb Philly grips were much longer with red marks. I'm fairly certai; /archives//html/Towertalk/1999-09/msg00665.html (8,096 bytes)
8. [TowerTalk] Yaesu G1000SDX Rotor parts/support (score: 1): Author: k4ro@k4ro.net (K4RO Kirk Pickering); Date: Mon, 19 Apr 1999 16:41:45 -0500 (CDT); While I have enjoyed Dave's quote since George added it to his tag line months ago, I would note one thing about it. My Maytag does not sit OUTSIDE day after week after month after year. I kind of d; /archives//html/Towertalk/1999-04/msg00518.html (7,931 bytes)
9. [TowerTalk] K4RO photo tour online... (score: 1): Author: k4ro@k4ro.net (K4RO Kirk Pickering); Date: Mon, 1 Mar 1999 23:30:42 -0600 (CST); For those interetsed in such things, I've completed a brief photo tour of K4RO. It's about 20 photos, broken into groups of 4 to 5, in case you don't want to load it all at once. There is also a link; /archives//html/Towertalk/1999-03/msg00030.html (7,186 bytes)
10. [TowerTalk] PL-259 es SO-239 (score: 1): Author: k4ro@k4ro.net (K4RO Kirk Pickering); Date: Thu, 18 Mar 1999 20:30:03 -0600 (CST); I've heard some say... "Amphenol, or not at all." I'm sure there are other quality brands, but I know what I'm getting when I shell out for genuine Amphenol or Andrew connectors. I've had cheaper rig; /archives//html/Towertalk/1999-03/msg00340.html (7,249 bytes)
11. [TowerTalk] C3 - C4 Conversion at W9WI (score: 1): Author: k4ro@k4ro.net (K4RO Kirk Pickering); Date: Tue, 2 Feb 1999 01:41:09 -0600 (CST); Last weekend some of the TCG gang converted W9WI's C-3 antenna to a C-4. A short photo essay of the project can be found at the following location: http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/pix/w9wi_c4.html There are; /archives//html/Towertalk/1999-02/msg00026.html (7,159 bytes)
12. [TowerTalk] Climbing belt Rings (score: 1): Author: k4ro@k4ro.net (K4RO Kirk Pickering); Date: Thu, 11 Feb 1999 17:55:38 -0600 (CST); The versions I've used can be released with one hand. I use my thumb on the "lock," and the side of my index finger to undo the hook "latch." These probably aren't the proper terms. Have a look at t; /archives//html/Towertalk/1999-02/msg00242.html (9,072 bytes)
13. [TowerTalk] YT and Stacking. (score: 1): Author: k4ro@k4ro.net (K4RO Kirk Pickering); Date: Sun, 3 Jan 1999 23:37:05 -0600 (CST); I couldn't agree more. That's the tool I would like to have for my surrounding terrain. I've got the terrain data and the NEC models, but no way to integrate them, especially over a 2.5 dimensional s; /archives//html/Towertalk/1999-01/msg00068.html (9,037 bytes)
14. [TowerTalk] TIC Ring rotor (score: 1): Author: k4ro@k4ro.net (K4RO Kirk Pickering); Date: Sat, 9 Jan 1999 08:46:23 -0600 (CST); Yes. I just went through a similar experience in which my EC-2 controller box failed. If your metering indicator is till working, you can try turning the ring with an external power supply. Hook up; /archives//html/Towertalk/1999-01/msg00150.html (7,707 bytes)
15. [TowerTalk] Hmmm? (score: 1): Author: k4ro@k4ro.net (K4RO Kirk Pickering); Date: Mon, 18 Jan 1999 17:41:46 -0600 (CST); Off topic, for the record, etc. ... No, that is "Kurt" Pickering who works for TEMA, not K4RO. I can't tell you how many phone calls, email, and letters I recieve for this individual. I even had a ra; /archives//html/Towertalk/1999-01/msg00323.html (7,241 bytes)
16. [TowerTalk] stack phasing questions (score: 1): Author: k4ro@k4ro.net (K4RO Kirk Pickering); Date: Mon, 2 Nov 1998 08:01:48 -0600 (CST); That definately sounds like the problem, based on my recent experience. I had the exact same symptoms. Stack always worse than any single antenna, sometimes dramatically so. Just swap the phase of th; /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-11/msg00030.html (8,333 bytes)
17. [TowerTalk] Anchor Shackles (score: 1): Author: k4ro@k4ro.net (K4RO Kirk Pickering); Date: Fri, 13 Nov 1998 12:33:37 -0600 (CST); I used shackles between my 6700# Philly grip thimbles and the guy anchor assembly bracket loops. Just make sure the shackles are appropriately rated (at least as strong as the cable they are supporti; /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-11/msg00429.html (7,408 bytes)
18. [TowerTalk] More TIC Trouble... (score: 1): Author: k4ro@k4ro.net (K4RO Kirk Pickering); Date: Tue, 24 Nov 1998 12:45:55 -0600 (CST); Am having a new problem with the beloved TIC ring. I had to use extra shims in the cradle because the boom had bolts protruding through the bottom. The shims Carl made were simple pieces of 1/4" angl; /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-11/msg00668.html (8,464 bytes)
19. [TowerTalk] TIC TR-1 Calibration (score: 1): Author: k4ro@k4ro.net (K4RO Kirk Pickering); Date: Tue, 13 Oct 1998 08:47:42 -0500 (CDT); I am trying to calibrate my TIC model TR-1 and EC-2 controller so that I can actually tell where it's the antenna is pointed by using the indicator and the preset control on the controller. In order; /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-10/msg00347.html (9,765 bytes)
20. [TowerTalk] Stacked Yagis (score: 1): Author: k4ro@k4ro.net (K4RO Kirk Pickering); Date: Wed, 21 Oct 1998 11:57:41 -0500 (CDT); Just another data point... I live on a sharp ridge, with steep slopes downward to the southeast and west. For a satellite's eye view, have a look at: http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/image/k4ro_elev2.gif. You; /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-10/msg00776.html (8,970 bytes)

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