Guy, I am surprised at your findings. Is it your opinion that unstripped thhn is a no-go for in-ground radials as well? Would you please share "the method" Thanks, Matt W0MLD ________________________
Yes. I use just regular google maps and right click on the tower base, choose measure distance and then click on the north pole for instance and then zoom in on my qth using satellite view and see wh
Just overpour the concrete. You'll never get the soil back to natural compaction. No forms in the hole, just fill the void with concrete. _______________________________________________ _____________
New regs are 150' before lighting is necessary by the way. 70/7460-1L replaced 70/7460-1K _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTalk mai
This was going to be my recommendation as well. Not to mention the outstanding support from K6TU. Wholeheartedly recommend that site! _______________________________________________ _________________
Couldn't have said it better myself. _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTalk mailing list TowerTalk@contesting.com http://lists.conte
I can get them scanned at high res to PDF for those interested. I don't mind paying the shipping. If you want to send them my way let me know and I'll shoot you my address and a quick paypal. 73, Mat
If you have a fence company nearby and 1-7/8" OD will work go get some SS40 or Schedule 40 pipe from them. _______________________________________________ ____________________________________________
I should add that SS40 would be preferable. It is lighter and stronger than sch40 _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTalk mailing lis
What is the monetary value of the tower? Does that amount of money mean anything to you? No way I'd climb it. 73, Matt K0KB _______________________________________________ ___________________________
Look a lot like the Harger clamps I've used. https://www.tessco.com/products/displayProductInfo.do?sku=451339 They're $17.71 at tessco. I always ground using #2 solid and it fit just fine. __________
I have been extremely impressed with my JK antennas and more importantly... the support I've received when I had questions or wanted to make changes. Best, Matt K0KB _________________________________
I have four dillon dynamometers and can't recommend them enough. Even when sending them in for calibration the company is great to deal with. Good luck with your sale! _______________________________
Drillers that can do it are all over the place... usually within a few hours of one another depending upon the population base. The problem is that their machines generally are much more expensive th
Patrick, That is in line or maybe a bit cheap. Most wont probably wont go under a 4hr minimum and that aligns with about $500/hr. The actual hole of 5 x 8 could be drilled in 5 minutes if theyre hust
Agreed. DX has great cable in my opinion _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTalk mailing list TowerTalk@contesting.com http://lists.c
The only thing worse than the price will be the customer service if you should need it. _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTalk maili