- 61. [TowerTalk] Need help with U.S. Tower & Triex moter drive corrosion (score: 1)
- Author: KJ6Y@aol.com (KJ6Y@aol.com)
- Date: Sun, 23 Nov 1997 16:43:29 -0500 (EST)
- The Tri-Ex tower parts are all hot dipped galvanized. The older US Tower ones were painted with cold galvanizung, the newer ones are now hot dipped galvanized and should last alot longer. The motors
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-11/msg00636.html (7,482 bytes)
- 62. [TowerTalk] Dowkey Relays (score: 1)
- Author: KJ6Y@aol.com (KJ6Y@aol.com)
- Date: Sat, 4 Oct 1997 12:18:54 -0400 (EDT)
- Dowkey located in Caroenteria Ca. 805-684-4560 Skip, KJ6Y Communications Service Co. http://members.aol.com/kj6y/skip.html 818-887-3569 -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/towertalkfaq.html Subm
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-10/msg00085.html (6,899 bytes)
- 63. [TowerTalk] TH7 Baluns?? (score: 1)
- Author: KJ6Y@aol.com (KJ6Y@aol.com)
- Date: Mon, 6 Oct 1997 00:15:56 -0400 (EDT)
- I haven't used anything other than Hygain's own BN-86 or the BN-4000 Baluns on the TH7, but don't see too much of a problem if you keep the leads as short as possible. Solder a terminal on the end of
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-10/msg00110.html (7,074 bytes)
- 64. [TowerTalk] anchor bolts (score: 1)
- Author: KJ6Y@aol.com (KJ6Y@aol.com)
- Date: Wed, 8 Oct 1997 18:47:52 -0400 (EDT)
- According to the lastest engineering calcs from US Tower, they call for 27" long ASTM A#^ anchor rods with nut welded on bottom with 1/8" fillet all around. The diameter of the rod will be whatever i
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-10/msg00237.html (7,537 bytes)
- 65. [TowerTalk] A3WS (score: 1)
- Author: KJ6Y@aol.com (KJ6Y@aol.com)
- Date: Fri, 10 Oct 1997 17:56:11 -0400 (EDT)
- A3WS, Boom length 14 ft, Weight 22.5 lbs, Wind load 4.1 sq. ft., 30 meter add on element length 32.1 ft and .45 wind load. Skip, KJ6Y Communications Service Co. http://members.aol.com/kj6y/skip.html
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-10/msg00294.html (7,027 bytes)
- 66. [TowerTalk] Towers and Antennas on City Lots (score: 1)
- Author: KJ6Y@aol.com (KJ6Y@aol.com)
- Date: Wed, 22 Oct 1997 19:33:41 -0400 (EDT)
- I do lots of installations and most are on small city lots. Check out my WEB site at http://members.aol.com/kj6y/skip.html See the pictures of K6LA in West Los Angeles on a samll city lot. He does ve
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-10/msg00625.html (7,123 bytes)
- 67. [TowerTalk] Coax Type (score: 1)
- Author: KJ6Y@aol.com (KJ6Y)
- Date: Fri, 24 Oct 1997 11:58:43 EDT
- Check out the new Belden 9913 flexible or LMR-400. Skip, KJ6Y Communications Service Co. http://members.aol.com/kj6y/skip.html 818-887-3569 -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/towertalkfaq.html
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-10/msg00692.html (7,130 bytes)
- 68. [TowerTalk] Ham IV problem (score: 1)
- Author: KJ6Y@aol.com (KJ6Y@aol.com)
- Date: Tue, 28 Oct 1997 00:16:31 -0500 (EST)
- The meter circut is separate from the motor. Check the Zenor diode on the circut board. Skip, KJ6Y Communications Sercice Co. http://members.aol.com/kj6y/skip.html 818-887-3569 -- FAQ on WWW: http://
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-10/msg00733.html (7,036 bytes)
- 69. [TowerTalk] Large rotors (score: 1)
- Author: KJ6Y@aol.com (KJ6Y@aol.com)
- Date: Thu, 11 Sep 1997 13:07:37 -0400 (EDT)
- << The subject of large rotors (forget about fitting into tower sections for a moment) might be solved if there were a source of worm drive gears. An electric motor turns around 1750 rpm, so there is
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-09/msg00286.html (8,158 bytes)
- 70. [TowerTalk] KT34XA Balun (score: 1)
- Author: KJ6Y@aol.com (KJ6Y@aol.com)
- Date: Mon, 22 Sep 1997 00:09:08 -0400 (EDT)
- Brian, Remember the balun for the KT34XA is a 4:1. I've always had good service from the ones that come with the antenna. If it seems OK, why do you have to replace it. The new ones from KLM are rate
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-09/msg00586.html (7,094 bytes)
- 71. [TowerTalk] Ground rod insertion - progress report (score: 1)
- Author: KJ6Y@aol.com (KJ6Y@aol.com)
- Date: Mon, 22 Sep 1997 12:04:13 -0400 (EDT)
- I've been using a Bosch Hammer for many years noe for pounding in ground rods. They do make a special toll for the hammer for ground rods, cost about $60.00-$70.00. I don't have that attachment and t
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-09/msg00594.html (7,538 bytes)
- 72. [TowerTalk] 7-pin connector wanted (score: 1)
- Author: KJ6Y@aol.com (KJ6Y@aol.com)
- Date: Wed, 24 Sep 1997 20:24:18 -0400 (EDT)
- Steve, Replace it with a 8 pin Jones plug or an Amphenal. I'm sure you can find either of them at any local elcetronics parts house. Skip, KJ6Y Communications Service Co. http://members.aol.com/kj6y/
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-09/msg00651.html (7,171 bytes)
- 73. [TowerTalk] Cable break on MARB 550 US Tower (score: 1)
- Author: KJ6Y@aol.com (KJ6Y@aol.com)
- Date: Mon, 29 Sep 1997 12:24:22 -0400 (EDT)
- Jack, I assume the cable broke on the tower and not the tilt over/raising fixture. Is the tower a MA-550 with motor drive or hand winch? Which motor drive? I have replaced the cables on those towers
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-09/msg00765.html (8,183 bytes)
- 74. [TowerTalk] US Tower TX489MDPL Coax Sidearm Question (score: 1)
- Author: KJ6Y@aol.com (KJ6Y@aol.com)
- Date: Mon, 4 Aug 1997 01:11:30 -0400 (EDT)
- US Tower recommends about 17'4" for the cables between sections. If you figure 21 ft sections with 4 ft of overlap, that's 17 ft per section. A little extra slack doesn't hurt. Skip, KJ6Y Communicati
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-08/msg00067.html (7,652 bytes)
- 75. [TowerTalk] Tri-Ex tower query. (score: 1)
- Author: KJ6Y@aol.com (KJ6Y@aol.com)
- Date: Sat, 23 Aug 1997 12:07:09 -0400 (EDT)
- Bob, Having install and worked on many LM-470s, a house bracket is not needed and won't make the tower any stronger. If the tower were to fail in the fully extended position in a high wind, they fold
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-08/msg00621.html (7,603 bytes)
- 76. [TowerTalk] Crank up help (score: 1)
- Author: KJ6Y@aol.com (KJ6Y@aol.com)
- Date: Sun, 24 Aug 1997 15:55:08 -0400 (EDT)
- Bill, If all your antennas on the switch are on the tower, out the switch at the top of the top section. That'll produce the least amount of coax from antennas to switch. I've seen LM-354 tower with
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-08/msg00657.html (7,317 bytes)
- 77. [TowerTalk] Ham-4 rotor Capacity (fwd) (score: 1)
- Author: KJ6Y@aol.com (KJ6Y@aol.com)
- Date: Tue, 1 Jul 1997 19:46:49 -0400 (EDT)
- The Ham IV is rated at 15 sq ft ot antenna wind load. It will probably handle any on of those antennas except the 20 meter on the 56 ft boom and maybe not the 5 el 15. I have stacked the KT-34XA and
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-07/msg00029.html (7,955 bytes)
- 78. [TowerTalk] U-Bolts for Ham IV ? (score: 1)
- Author: KJ6Y@aol.com (KJ6Y@aol.com)
- Date: Wed, 2 Jul 1997 15:17:59 -0400 (EDT)
- You ncan get them direct from HyGain parts. They are real good about shipping. 402-465-7022 Skip, KJ6Y Communications Service Co. -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/towertalkfaq.html Submission
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-07/msg00073.html (7,140 bytes)
- 79. [TowerTalk] Show me the money! (score: 1)
- Author: KJ6Y@aol.com (KJ6Y@aol.com)
- Date: Sat, 5 Jul 1997 12:43:38 -0400 (EDT)
- << After the sudden stop at the bottom of your fall, they just kind of pick up what's left with a stick and a spoon >> Actually, that's what the hard hat is for. Skip, KJ6Y Communications Service Co.
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-07/msg00188.html (7,797 bytes)
- 80. [TowerTalk] Dumb Question? (score: 1)
- Author: KJ6Y@aol.com (KJ6Y@aol.com)
- Date: Sat, 5 Jul 1997 18:12:40 -0400 (EDT)
- << I can't believe I have to ask this question. Am I dumb or are antenna manufacturers just not on the same page with us when it comes to providing specifications for their products? I have the lates
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-07/msg00198.html (8,376 bytes)
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