and you yours Hi, Rob -- Are you an engineer? No need to over-think anti-oxidants. Just get one that's compatible with the materials you'll be working with and you'll be all set. I guess my real ques
I totally agree. I've rarely seen a Rohn foldover that wasn't damaged at some point. I keep reading about the "advantages" of tilting a tower over for rotator installation, etc. (including the Hazer
use Here's a picture - <A HREF="http://www.superiormusic.com/towerjack_about.htm"> http://www.superiormusic.com/towerjack_about.htm</A>. I use them and sell them. For pulling Rohn sections together o
Well, we tested the C-3 (a C-4XL is a C-3 plus 2 elements on 40) for our tribander comparison report - it played very well. The report was just reviewed by LB Cebik, W4RNL, in the April QST. It's ava
To: SteppIR@yahoogroups.com Since all of you have helped us out so much with your thoughts and input, we decided to give the SteppIR Yahoo Group some preliminary specifications on the new 4 element y
I'd also check the ARRL website for a VCE (Volunteer Consulting Engineer) for your area. They'll be able to tell you specifics about the permitting process. Beside, you're going to need their PE stam
Then it must be a topic for another list - not TowerTalk which deals with tower and HF antenna construction topics. You already knew that it wasn't a TowerTalk question. While this is an interesting
Huh? Yes, it is off-topic. TowerTalk is for discussions of tower and HF antenna construction topics. Just because someone asked a question doesn't mean that it's appropriate. Questions like "How do I
Actually it's NO CABLE CLAMP on the old stuff. It's too stiff to bend. If someone installed it that way, they screwed up royally. Also NO CABLE CLAMP on the new stuff either. The clamp will cause the
Sure - I've been impressed with the ones from Cable Xperts. Apparently well done and and they have shrink tubing over the connector body. Some of the radio stores are carrying their products now. Che
Force Well, the TT archives are at www.contesting.com. Just put <towertalk C3> in the List Search window and you'll get lots of info. (Also try <towertalk That'll do it for anecdotal info. If you wan
I'd Another reason to use silver plated connectors is that silver oxide is a conductor whereas oxides from other connector materials are not. Better for outdoor solder connections (i.e. antennas) as
Dude! This is a TOWER AND HF ANTENNA CONSTRUCTION reflector. Please do not post this extraneous and inappropriate stuff. Thanks. Cheers, Steve K7LXC TOWERTALK ADMINISTRATOR
Greetings, TowerTalkians -- Recently Tom, K1KI, was kind enough to post some information on a 'tower-climber' reflector. I subscribed and unfortunately it was a gross misnomer as the reflector was on
No - that's why many ham masts bend. There are formulas. The first thing you need to know is your county windspeed rating. You can look it up at <A HREF="http://www.championradio.com">www.championrad
Greetings, TowerTalkians -- Here's a chance to share your experience with the rest of us. What's your favorite tower construction tip? What do you do that makes your tower work easier, safer, faster,
And if you get bit by wasps, etc., grab some Adolph's Meat Tenderizer and apply directly to bite - the pain will dissipate in seconds. Some sort of nifty enzyme action. There are other things you can