- 1. [TowerTalk] Feeding tower on 80 (score: 1)
- Author: k4sb@mindspring.com (K4SB)
- Date: Wed, 08 Dec 1999 04:13:46 +0000
- Well, not quite. The length of the gamma rod still must be within a specific boundry. The use of the Omega capacitor serves only to "electrically" vary the length of the gamma, while the gamma cap se
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1999-12/msg00130.html (8,016 bytes)
- 2. [TowerTalk] WD-40 on going (score: 1)
- Author: k4sb@mindspring.com (K4SB)
- Date: Fri, 10 Dec 1999 02:34:13 +0000
- Well, if what the above is true, and I agree it is, can we please drop this idiocy? 73 Ed -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/towertalkfaq.html Submissions: towertalk@contesting.com Administrati
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1999-12/msg00218.html (7,027 bytes)
- 3. [TowerTalk] Heights aluminum tower (score: 1)
- Author: k4sb@mindspring.com (K4SB)
- Date: Fri, 10 Dec 1999 16:01:46 +0000
- I would tend to agree with Tony on this one. I've had a used heights up to 120' with a wide spaced heavy dute 20 monobander on it, and no problems at all. When I took it down, I put a rope from a hig
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1999-12/msg00234.html (7,913 bytes)
- 4. [TowerTalk] Bead Balun (score: 1)
- Author: k4sb@mindspring.com (K4SB)
- Date: Wed, 10 Nov 1999 17:42:40 +0000
- Could be any number of things, but I'll put my bet on unknown loss in the old balun. Assuming you did not replace any coax connectors, ect. 73 Ed -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/towertalkfaq
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1999-11/msg00190.html (6,756 bytes)
- 5. [TowerTalk] folded dipole (score: 1)
- Author: k4sb@mindspring.com (K4SB)
- Date: Wed, 10 Nov 1999 17:46:49 +0000
- Ah, here is a juicy nugget....Just what is the power rating on that resistor? 600 OHM BIG resistors for Rhombics, Vs, ect....are hard to find. 73 Ed -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/towertal
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1999-11/msg00191.html (7,373 bytes)
- 6. [TowerTalk] Stainless Bolts and Nuts on Tower (score: 1)
- Author: k4sb@mindspring.com (K4SB)
- Date: Fri, 12 Nov 1999 02:54:08 +0000
- Well, you are about to hear of one. The only tower I have ever lost. About 60' of Rohn 25. I put it up in the summer, and really put a hurt on the bolts. Then came January and a hard freeze ( at leas
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1999-11/msg00217.html (9,667 bytes)
- 7. [TowerTalk] Tri-Ex First Call (score: 1)
- Author: k4sb@mindspring.com (K4SB)
- Date: Tue, 30 Nov 1999 02:51:57 +0000
- I was under the impression commercials were not allowed. Bad news for Tri-Ex 73 Ed -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/towertalkfaq.html Submissions: towertalk@contesting.com Administrative requ
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1999-11/msg00540.html (6,849 bytes)
- 8. [TowerTalk] Trivia. We have a WINNER! (score: 1)
- Author: k4sb@mindspring.com (K4SB)
- Date: Mon, 04 Oct 1999 23:05:24 +0100
- Congratulation to George K5TR. He gottem all. The year I was looking for was 1945, although I accepted 43, when it was first envisioned, 44, when it was built, 45 when it did the actual computing, or
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1999-10/msg00069.html (8,817 bytes)
- 9. [TowerTalk] Rohn 25; Ham-IV & T2X mounting (score: 1)
- Author: k4sb@mindspring.com (K4SB)
- Date: Tue, 05 Oct 1999 23:38:56 +0100
- -- In practice, I don't think ( and hope ) that anyone removes a brace. The idea is to cut the brace into at about its middle, bend one end to put the rotor in, and then use a 6" or so identical sect
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1999-10/msg00099.html (8,317 bytes)
- 10. [TowerTalk] Re: 402CD (score: 1)
- Author: k4sb@mindspring.com (K4SB)
- Date: Sun, 10 Oct 1999 22:54:39 +0100
- Does anyone have a spare set of loading coils for this antenna? I can repair if necessary. Or a set from a junker would do well. 73 Ed -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/towertalkfaq.html Submi
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1999-10/msg00260.html (6,823 bytes)
- 11. [TowerTalk] half wave verticals (score: 1)
- Author: k4sb@mindspring.com (K4SB)
- Date: Tue, 12 Oct 1999 04:28:41 +0100
- Well, Quarter wave antennas do not require a counterpoise. That "equal and opposite" image will be formed, in solid concrete, if you place it there. I think what you mean to say is that radials, (whi
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1999-10/msg00302.html (11,151 bytes)
- 12. [TowerTalk] Tower permits and seals (score: 1)
- Author: k4sb@mindspring.com (K4SB)
- Date: Wed, 20 Oct 1999 14:40:46 +0100
- snipped It would seem the smart thing to do would be to install the tower on property in county 2. Or am I missing something here? 73 Ed -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/towertalkfaq.html Sub
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1999-10/msg00603.html (7,567 bytes)
- 13. [TowerTalk] Re: 90 + DB f/b (score: 1)
- Author: k4sb@mindspring.com (K4SB)
- Date: Wed, 20 Oct 1999 16:41:51 +0100
- How about some details? Specifically wire segment length, spacing, ect. And especially ground characteristics. And if it's an EZNEC file, I'd love to have it as an attachment. 73 Ed -- FAQ on WWW: ht
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1999-10/msg00608.html (7,701 bytes)
- 14. [TowerTalk] Re: WTB T2X (score: 1)
- Author: k4sb@mindspring.com (K4SB)
- Date: Sun, 24 Oct 1999 22:15:34 +0100
- Guys, am looking for a tailtwister. Only need the rotor. ( preferably in working order!) Please reply directly to me. 73 Ed -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/towertalkfaq.html Submissions: tow
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1999-10/msg00697.html (8,559 bytes)
- 15. [TowerTalk] Business Opportunity (score: 1)
- Author: k4sb@mindspring.com (K4SB)
- Date: Fri, 29 Oct 1999 03:01:35 +0100
- Assuming it's true, could some of you keep in mind that your "jokes" are the result of the death of 2 individuals. That is SICK! Ed -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/towertalkfaq.html Submissi
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1999-10/msg00826.html (7,942 bytes)
- 16. [TowerTalk] Tower Base and rebar (score: 1)
- Author: k4sb@mindspring.com (Edward W. Sleight)
- Date: Fri, 02 Oct 1998 03:22:06 -0400
- Easy question on keeping the rebar cage at least 3" off the bottom. Just mix up a few bags of concrete and pour that into the bottom of the hole, let it dry, and install the rebar... 73 Ed -- FAQ on
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-10/msg00026.html (8,097 bytes)
- 17. [TowerTalk] Tower Base and rebar (score: 1)
- Author: k4sb@mindspring.com (Edward W. Sleight)
- Date: Fri, 02 Oct 1998 13:03:08 -0400
- Lee, I agree with a couple of your points, but my 89 footer has a base of solid concrete 5x5x7 with the rebar cage with the rebar cage inside. The base plate bolts only extend down into the concrete
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-10/msg00032.html (8,422 bytes)
- 18. [TowerTalk] US Tower Shipping Times (score: 1)
- Author: k4sb@mindspring.com (Edward W. Sleight)
- Date: Wed, 07 Oct 1998 14:19:21 -0400
- I'm expecting a US Tower 89 footer about November 1. Talked to the trucker who delivered the base ( who was extremely nice, and even helped me unload it onto a cart ), and asked him if he had ever de
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-10/msg00134.html (8,323 bytes)
- 19. [TowerTalk] Re: Concrete an insulator??? (score: 1)
- Author: k4sb@mindspring.com (Edward W. Sleight)
- Date: Wed, 14 Oct 1998 03:14:49 -0400
- OK guys, I happen to be in a very unique position. The base was poured for my new 89 footer yesterday. It's 5.5 x 6 x 7.5 feet. This evening, I measured the resistance between one of the ground rods
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-10/msg00394.html (8,535 bytes)
- 20. [TowerTalk] Re: Concrete an insulator??? (score: 1)
- Author: k4sb@mindspring.com (Edward W. Sleight)
- Date: Wed, 14 Oct 1998 14:13:12 -0400
- Yes, the meter is a Fluke model 7 and it's ok. As I said Brian, it seemed like a unique opportunity to watch "something develop" as the process goes on. Frankly, I don't know what will happen in the
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-10/msg00407.html (7,768 bytes)
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