- 41. [TowerTalk] Guy Anchor Pullout Strength (score: 1)
- Author: k4sb@mindspring.com (K4SB)
- Date: Fri, 03 Jul 1998 14:21:38 -0700
- I need some help with this one. Simple math, assumming the guys were at 45 degrees would indicate they were in the 190' range. Logically, it seems as if for example, 5' of sag was allowed in the upp
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-07/msg00125.html (8,919 bytes)
- 42. [TowerTalk] Torsion and masts (score: 1)
- Author: k4sb@mindspring.com (K4SB)
- Date: Fri, 03 Jul 1998 18:51:23 -0700
- Tod, I'm not quite sure the coupling in a drive shaft would take that sort of punishment. However, and it's in the archives, the oldest trick in the world is to find a motorcycle front spring of an i
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-07/msg00133.html (7,852 bytes)
- 43. [TowerTalk] Hairpin (score: 1)
- Author: k4sb@mindspring.com (K4SB)
- Date: Mon, 06 Jul 1998 02:08:35 -0700
- Hi Tom and all Maxwell-Reflections Quote Page 2-7 1. The SWR in a feed line cannot be changed, adjusted, or controlled in any practical manner by varying the line length. 2. If SWR readings change si
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-07/msg00196.html (10,085 bytes)
- 44. [TowerTalk] Re: resonance (score: 1)
- Author: k4sb@mindspring.com (K4SB)
- Date: Mon, 06 Jul 1998 21:43:56 -0700
- Pete Smith wrote: Just a bit of anecdotal evidence to support Tom's latter point -- when I measure the lowest-SWR point on my C-3 at the shack end of a long 75-ohm feedline, it appears right where it
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-07/msg00215.html (8,458 bytes)
- 45. [TowerTalk] Re:TowerTalk Twin lead feedline (score: 1)
- Author: k4sb@mindspring.com (K4SB)
- Date: Fri, 10 Jul 1998 23:28:20 -0700
- OK Press, pretty good explanation. Now all we need is the dialectric constant, and we can figure out for ourselves the impedence of the line. Thanks Ed -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/towert
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-07/msg00330.html (7,460 bytes)
- 46. [TowerTalk] Seperating aluminum tower (score: 1)
- Author: k4sb@mindspring.com (K4SB)
- Date: Mon, 13 Jul 1998 02:04:04 -0700
- Bill, I had trouble with a couple of sections. Tied one end of the double sections to a big tree, and the other end to a come-a-long to another big tree, and started cranking. If they don't pull apar
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-07/msg00367.html (7,333 bytes)
- 47. [TowerTalk] X9 40m add on kit (score: 1)
- Author: k4sb@mindspring.com (K4SB)
- Date: Mon, 13 Jul 1998 14:34:39 -0700
- I believe Steve has already issued a fairly stern warning on this subject, and I see no use in continuing it. Whether you have confidence in a company or not is not approriate. Vote with your wallet.
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-07/msg00380.html (8,939 bytes)
- 48. [TowerTalk] Dismantling Rohn 25G tower (score: 1)
- Author: k4sb@mindspring.com (K4SB)
- Date: Mon, 13 Jul 1998 14:42:31 -0700
- Stan put out some excellent advice on taking the sections apart. Same way I do it here, without the refinements he made to his jack. But one warning, which has been here before, DO NOT, under ANY cir
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-07/msg00382.html (8,094 bytes)
- 49. [TowerTalk] Re: [Antennas] bonding disimilar metals (score: 1)
- Author: k4sb@mindspring.com (K4SB)
- Date: Mon, 13 Jul 1998 15:13:00 -0700
- Well, the most obvious cure for a diode action occurring at the junction of the radials and ground rod is 5 mins of periodic maintenance. I do this on every ground rod I have, maybe every two months,
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-07/msg00388.html (7,270 bytes)
- 50. [TowerTalk] A question (score: 1)
- Author: k4sb@mindspring.com (K4SB)
- Date: Thu, 16 Jul 1998 12:41:20 -0700
- George, FAA is your man, and Federal Air Regulation Part. 97 is where to read all about it. Generally speaking, towers less than 200 feet do not require lighting. There are exceptions of course, as w
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-07/msg00498.html (8,019 bytes)
- 51. [TowerTalk] FAA stuff (score: 1)
- Author: k4sb@mindspring.com (K4SB)
- Date: Fri, 17 Jul 1998 05:40:21 -0700
- Usually, ( and a 200' tower in the middle of nowhere might not justify such ) an immediate NOTAM ( Notice to Airmen ) is sent out to all interested parties. Pilots are required to review these NOTAMs
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-07/msg00505.html (7,590 bytes)
- 52. [TowerTalk] A question (score: 1)
- Author: k4sb@mindspring.com (K4SB)
- Date: Fri, 17 Jul 1998 05:48:09 -0700
- Hi Joe..You'd better reconsider quickly your decision not to light your tower ( assumming it is above the required height ) Towers are not just associated with airports, but are considered hazzards t
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-07/msg00506.html (8,903 bytes)
- 53. [TowerTalk] Re: [Antennas] Rhombics on 2 and 6 meters??? (score: 1)
- Author: k4sb@mindspring.com (K4SB)
- Date: Fri, 17 Jul 1998 13:11:16 -0700
- Well, I don't have the slightest idea of how to put a link here, but I sure can attach the file. Will generate a message to TT and add the file as a ZIPed attachment. 73 Ed -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-07/msg00510.html (7,215 bytes)
- 54. [TowerTalk] Re: FAA Lighting Req'ts (score: 1)
- Author: k4sb@mindspring.com (K4SB)
- Date: Fri, 17 Jul 1998 13:35:00 -0700
- Pat, I have very serious doubts that you will have any problems. Even if they extend the runway to 13000 feet ( in case an Air Force pilot has to land there ) you are still a mile from the airport, a
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-07/msg00512.html (8,897 bytes)
- 55. [TowerTalk] Antenna file (score: 1)
- Author: k4sb@mindspring.com (K4SB)
- Date: Fri, 17 Jul 1998 16:45:44 -0700
- This is a multi-part message in MIME format. --F8CDA00E7FB921F6C804E44A Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Several of you have requested that I post the file f
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-07/msg00516.html (8,322 bytes)
- 56. [TowerTalk] Steve's antenna study (score: 1)
- Author: k4sb@mindspring.com (K4SB)
- Date: Sat, 18 Jul 1998 11:41:55 -0700
- Just got my copy yesterday, and it's a real winner at only $15. Especially interesting and informative is the protocol used. The guys did a good job to eliminate just about as many variables as possi
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-07/msg00528.html (8,886 bytes)
- 57. [TowerTalk] BEE STINGS (score: 1)
- Author: k4sb@mindspring.com (K4SB)
- Date: Sun, 19 Jul 1998 04:25:34 -0700
- Tom, you probably ran into a nest of ground hornets. They match the description, and are bad news. Usually, you have to know the location--it will be justa small hole in the ground-wait until night-
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-07/msg00541.html (8,260 bytes)
- 58. [TowerTalk] Bees (score: 1)
- Author: k4sb@mindspring.com (K4SB)
- Date: Mon, 20 Jul 1998 04:30:46 -0700
- Well, it's a slight variation on the current thread, but I'd like to add a warning for a practice many of us do. I usually carry a nice iced coke in the can when I'm out working in the yard, or on th
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-07/msg00572.html (9,089 bytes)
- 59. [TowerTalk] Appropriate? (score: 1)
- Author: k4sb@mindspring.com (K4SB)
- Date: Mon, 20 Jul 1998 17:47:50 -0700
- It's TowerTalk, and the subject of running into a bunch of hornets, bees, or wasp while in a relatively helpless situation on a tower is appropriate. The remedies suggested have in many cases been co
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-07/msg00606.html (8,115 bytes)
- 60. [TowerTalk] ARRL Proposes License Changes ... (score: 1)
- Author: k4sb@mindspring.com (K4SB)
- Date: Mon, 20 Jul 1998 17:57:08 -0700
- Sure, they make questions and answers which are known beforehand more difficult. Just how much does it take to memorize an answer to something you read of which you have absolutely no comprehension.
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-07/msg00607.html (7,673 bytes)
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