I did some maintenance on a steel boat. The utility company had connected the ground to the hull when connected to shore power. There was serious corrosion problems. I measured the ground wire curren
reminds me , when i was a kid the surgeons at Evanston Hospital were? Slaughter and Savage? ... And the proctologist in in Plainfield, NJ named Goldfinger ____________________________________________
Now that its too hot to work outside I'll go see whats on the radio. Spencer W1GAK _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTalk mailing li
During the monsoon season my XYL and I enjoy camping in the Gila National Forest to watch God fireworks during the late afternoon thunderstorms. The show is spectacular. In my opinion there is not mu
You should try a magnetic loop! I have 2 in my little R/V for BCB and SWL/HAM bands. Spencer W1GAK _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Towe
If there are any kind of earth tremors or earthquakes your tower may disappear. The local system vibrates and acts like a bowl of jello. Ask the folks in or near the sink holes. Spencer W1GAK _______
I connect my 259 through a choke balun to the antenna to monitor the SWR. Spool out the radial wire until the SWR meets your requirements. Easy, quick, no guessing. 73 Spencer W1GAK _________________
Aluminum foil backed foam board worked for me. Also makes electronic surveylance more difficult. Spencer W1GAK _______________________________________________ ________________________________________
Get a used shipping container sized to suit your requirements or a box from a delivery van. I have seen a few R/V conversions, very nice. Probably survive a HEMP. ____________________________________
I have a LOUD one, 12" diameter and a automotive starter motor spins it. Quite effective! _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTalk mai
get some of these from mouser 875-28B1122-100 28B1122-100 Spencer W1GAK _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTalk mailing list TowerTal
I have tried to melt Kevlar side scan sonar tow cable with a propane torch, didn't happen. Spencer W1GAK _______________________________________________ ______________________________________________
that would make a great gin pole for a real tower with a tilt base. Spencer W1GAK _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTalk mailing lis
Check these guys out, if they don't have them in stock they will make them for you. http://www.wescoboots.com/wesco/home.asp Spencer W1GAK _______________________________________________ ____________
I have an old 259 that works fine, a 1788 that is a really good antenna and a trashed 969 that must have been hit by lightning or operated without a load at 2KW. Cleaned it and replaced the SWR diode
I live in an area with high monsoon thunderstorm activity. I doubt that any of the protection devices would survive. I disconnect everything where it enters my radio shack. My r/v and deep water well