- 81. [TowerTalk] length of coax feedline (score: 1)
- Author: KJ6Y@aol.com (KJ6Y@aol.com)
- Date: Mon, 7 Jul 1997 10:48:23 -0400 (EDT)
- << Hello all you experts!!! I have a question. I am planning on changing my antenna. I will be using a Telrex 10 meter, 5 element beam on a 23 ft boom and am going to mount it on a Rohn 58 ft foldove
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-07/msg00248.html (7,765 bytes)
- 82. [TowerTalk] Identify Rotator?? (score: 1)
- Author: KJ6Y@aol.com (KJ6Y@aol.com)
- Date: Tue, 8 Jul 1997 20:10:13 -0400 (EDT)
- << Hi Gang, I was given a rotator but there is no control box and no schematic. It looks pretty old outside but not in too bad shape inside. There is nothing by way of ID on the outside. I'll try to
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-07/msg00318.html (8,377 bytes)
- 83. [TowerTalk] 8 wire rotor connectors?? (score: 1)
- Author: KJ6Y@aol.com (KJ6Y@aol.com)
- Date: Mon, 14 Jul 1997 11:38:05 -0400 (EDT)
- << A few years ago, I remember seeing someone advertising and weather-proofed 8 conductor connectors made for rotor cables having a male and female end. I would like this for easily removing the roto
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-07/msg00494.html (8,452 bytes)
- 84. [TowerTalk] Stacking question (score: 1)
- Author: KJ6Y@aol.com (KJ6Y@aol.com)
- Date: Wed, 23 Jul 1997 18:57:53 -0400 (EDT)
- << Hi there What would You consider to be a good stacking distance between a KT34XA (10/15/20) and a 3el 40m ? How should they be mounted, same direction or 90 degrees offset Any feedback is welcome.
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-07/msg00707.html (7,610 bytes)
- 85. [TowerTalk] KT34XA (score: 1)
- Author: KJ6Y@aol.com (KJ6Y@aol.com)
- Date: Sun, 27 Jul 1997 21:21:24 -0400 (EDT)
- << I seem to be having a problem with my KT34XA. The swr went up on all bands so I took it down off the tower to check it out. I don't see anything wrong. All the element specs look to be ok. I have
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-07/msg00777.html (8,599 bytes)
- 86. [TowerTalk] Rotators (score: 1)
- Author: KJ6Y@aol.com (KJ6Y@aol.com)
- Date: Tue, 3 Jun 1997 15:31:02 -0400 (EDT)
- M2 now has prop pitch and makes a real nice digital control also. Check them out, you may be surprised. Skip, KJ6Y Communications Service Co. http://members.aol.com/kj6y/skip.html -- FAQ on WWW: http
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-06/msg00108.html (8,041 bytes)
- 87. [TowerTalk] Rotators (score: 1)
- Author: KJ6Y@aol.com (KJ6Y@aol.com)
- Date: Tue, 3 Jun 1997 20:15:12 -0400 (EDT)
- Most of the early idicators were the radio compass' off the aircraft, which used a selsen with a world map and the needle center on your QTH. M2 will also sell just the controll box and a modifcation
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-06/msg00125.html (8,589 bytes)
- 88. [TowerTalk] Beginner Question #2 (score: 1)
- Author: KJ6Y@aol.com (KJ6Y@aol.com)
- Date: Fri, 6 Jun 1997 12:12:22 -0400 (EDT)
- As they say at the motorcycle shop. "Got a $10.00 head, buy a $10.00 helmet" It goes for safety belts too. I replaced my old belt last year it was about 16 years old, with a new Klein, cost almost $3
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-06/msg00231.html (7,467 bytes)
- 89. [TowerTalk] Triex THD-588 (score: 1)
- Author: KJ6Y@aol.com (KJ6Y@aol.com)
- Date: Fri, 6 Jun 1997 18:02:46 -0400 (EDT)
- THD-588, Crank-Up Guyed. Weight-410 lbs, Extended height 88 ft, Nested height 21'4". Supports 7 square ft. of antenna in 70 mph winds. Maximum weight capacity-125 lbs. Tower is Hot dipped galvanized.
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-06/msg00241.html (7,086 bytes)
- 90. [TowerTalk] thimble gap too narrow (score: 1)
- Author: KJ6Y@aol.com (KJ6Y@aol.com)
- Date: Fri, 6 Jun 1997 18:04:02 -0400 (EDT)
- I use a pair of pliers to spread them apart, put them on the turnbuckle, then squeeze them back together. Skip, KJ6Y Communications Service Co. http://members.aol.com/kj6y/skip.html -- FAQ on WWW: ht
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-06/msg00242.html (8,207 bytes)
- 91. [TowerTalk] Come-a-long (score: 1)
- Author: KJ6Y@aol.com (KJ6Y@aol.com)
- Date: Mon, 9 Jun 1997 11:56:56 -0400 (EDT)
- I used the MAASDON Power Pull. Even their least expensive model ($30-40) holds up better than the imports. They are availble from Ver Sales, in Burbank, Ca. 73's Skip, KJ6Y Communications Service Co.
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-06/msg00301.html (7,802 bytes)
- 92. [TowerTalk] Come-a-long (score: 1)
- Author: KJ6Y@aol.com (KJ6Y@aol.com)
- Date: Mon, 9 Jun 1997 19:18:33 -0400 (EDT)
- I think they all come with the cable doubled back. I always take the end off and install a hook. Skip, KJ6Y Communications Service Co. http://members.aol.com/kj6y/skip.html -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-06/msg00304.html (7,754 bytes)
- 93. [TowerTalk] Big soldering irons (score: 1)
- Author: KJ6Y@aol.com (KJ6Y@aol.com)
- Date: Tue, 10 Jun 1997 11:16:08 -0400 (EDT)
- I nuse the Weller 8200. Lots of heat when your up the tower with the wind blowing. Skip, KJ6Y Communications Service Co. http://members.aol.com/kj6y/skip.html -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-06/msg00329.html (8,136 bytes)
- 94. [TowerTalk] LM470 tower (score: 1)
- Author: KJ6Y@aol.com (KJ6Y@aol.com)
- Date: Sun, 15 Jun 1997 14:13:03 -0400 (EDT)
- There isn't an HDX-472. There is a HDX-572 and a TX-472. The HDX being a MUCH heavier tower.The difference is in the size of the sections. Check the specs on the top section. TX models have a 12 " to
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-06/msg00478.html (7,676 bytes)
- 95. [TowerTalk] Re:LM470 (score: 1)
- Author: KJ6Y@aol.com (KJ6Y@aol.com)
- Date: Mon, 16 Jun 1997 00:09:17 -0400 (EDT)
- << I have an LM470 motorized and can alert you to one problem I had THE CABLE SNAPPED and although there was no structural damage to the tower or to the concrete, it was a problem to replace it becau
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-06/msg00489.html (9,140 bytes)
- 96. [TowerTalk] Safety Belt Query - long (score: 1)
- Author: KJ6Y@aol.com (KJ6Y@aol.com)
- Date: Sun, 29 Jun 1997 13:52:21 -0400 (EDT)
- << >Hi All, something to think about: Ive got a friend who's a paramedic. I was looking through his training manuals, and found a guide about calling in medevac helicopters. One time this should be d
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-06/msg00979.html (8,499 bytes)
- 97. [TowerTalk] Fwd: Static interference (score: 1)
- Author: KJ6Y@aol.com (KJ6Y@aol.com)
- Date: Sat, 17 May 1997 20:47:28 -0400 (EDT)
- What antenna are you using for the repeater? A few years back there was a similar problem on a 2 meter repeater in the LA area. After climbing the tower to the 160 ft level of the antenna, and puttin
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-05/msg00430.html (7,591 bytes)
- 98. [TowerTalk] Tailtwister Rotator Wiring (score: 1)
- Author: KJ6Y@aol.com (KJ6Y@aol.com)
- Date: Wed, 28 May 1997 13:50:11 -0400 (EDT)
- It sounds like a Ham II or III. they hgad the 2 tone control box. The T2X rotor case has 6 - 5/16" bolts holding the two halves together, where the Ham II, III, IV only have 4- machine screws. Be car
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-05/msg00680.html (7,846 bytes)
- 99. [TowerTalk] Hygain CD 45II vs CDE CD-44 (score: 1)
- Author: KJ6Y@aol.com (KJ6Y@aol.com)
- Date: Thu, 29 May 1997 12:04:39 -0400 (EDT)
- Not much difference. The control box for the older 44 was a square enclosure with a slide switch lopcated below the meter. The newer 45 has the same control box as the Ham IV. It even has the brake r
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-05/msg00711.html (7,405 bytes)
- 100. [TowerTalk] re: mast steps (score: 1)
- Author: KJ6Y@aol.com (KJ6Y@aol.com)
- Date: Sat, 26 Apr 1997 21:48:51 -0400 (EDT)
- I find 1 1/4 -1 1/2 steel angle iron works fine. I carry 6-8 of them in ny truck. I use a 2' u-bolt and saddle, like those that come with KLM and FORCE 12 antennas. I welded the saddle on the outside
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-04/msg00823.html (7,346 bytes)
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