Hi Mike, I have always used RG213 for phasing lines and to feed all the antennas at my qth. I frankly don't think that the extra cost for Belden or LMR is worth it. I would recommend that you contact
Hi John, Thanks for the explanation. The coax does have a non-contaminating jacket and is meant for direct burial - I believe it is the buryflex coax that was mentioned in another post. 73 Bob KQ2M
asking Pete, I have both a 259 and a 269. The 269 is vastly superior to the 259. Much easier to use, more functions, more "stable" readings, many more measurements. Definitely worth the extra $100!
the monthly Hi Chris, There are several other analyzers and they have all been discussed in e-mail posts in the last few days as well as on eham.net. Someone posted that info as well. I suggest you
14.5% tax is pretty bad. Seems like it might be worthwhile to take a drive to meet a "friend" somewhere inside the US border who happens to have the unit. Your "friend" can still buy it for $319 or l
Frank, Your analysis just confirms how unaffordable radio "toys" are for a large segment of the world population whether it is caused by war, governmental economic mismanagement, extreme taxes, or an
part This simply is not true! Like anything else, it depends on the COMPANY, on the POLICY and on what you pay for. State Farm covered my lightning claim from last year without batting an eye. I had
This is exactly the kind of biased and ignorant statement that helps to perpetuate misunderstandings and problems. It is everyone's responsibility to ask the relevant questions and understand their c
to No, you apparently do not understand the business of Insurance. Insurance is about money management: 1) Adequately pricing their risks for which they charge premiums 2) Managing the money they ge
I am not an expert on what coverages are offered where and this is certainly not the proper place for this discussion, but all companies have the right to decide where they wish to do business, and
Yes! My suggestion to you - plot the distances where the elevation changes. I have erratic terrain here in CT, so I use the topo maps to approximate the actual heights ASL at points where the elevat
couple Steve, While I have do doubt that broader economic issues are affecting Kenwood and other manufacturers, perhaps two of the biggest determinants of their losses have been and are directly wit
Bill and others, Thank you for responding. :-) Jim K4OJ, If I am uninformed then it is probably because you have not responded to any of my e-mails on the subject over the past few weeks. I thought "
Well Mr. OJ, my suggestion to you is to "Lighten Up". Given how often you beat everyone over the head with FQP, one would think that you could handle a few questions or a little good natured teasing
Hi Mike, While a second thrust bearing helps and both my towers have two thrust bearings, I can tell you that it will NOT eliminate the problem of loosening rotator bolts in my Rohn rotator plates an
Whatever happened to the concept that you build your "costs" into the price? Do Doctors bill for postage, handling, etc? NO! Do Life Insurance companies bill for telephone calls, medical tests, medic