Steve comments: -- heavy to a the hardline the air-varible out Steve, I'd suggest that you pick up one of the antenna analysis programs, to insure that the electrical length of the antenna presents a
Roger asks: dipole center across the prying eyes. The with ANY LENGTH claim was them. I only please confirm I think it's been a number of years, but I believe that statement is true. I would think so
Now that the #25 foldover is (finally) on it's way back up, I thought of an inexpensive method of protecting my underground feedline that I don't recall having seen described. Here's what I might try
Hi, Leslie. First of all, the Rohn foldovers (#25 and #45) use a special hinged section that places the pivot point from about 22 to 32 ft. above ground, with either two or three 10 ft. regular secti
Bob, as long as you are only dealing with 20 feet of tower, I'd say the Rohn 8 ft. foldover section would be a good starting point, although awful expensive for the application. Have you considered j
I had the opportunity to put my new WB0W gin pole to use this past weekend with a pair of antenna projects, so can offer the following observations.. bear in mind that my last view of a gin pole was
My WB0W gin pole went back to use Sunday morning, and performed very well in the takedown of a 68 ft #25 foldover. I am forever indebted to Roger, WQ9E for doing the topside work above the 40 foot le
Drew comments: it has proved to found that using top from moving Champaign). I've noted that in the older Rohn literature, safe antenna loads were specified for the three stock heights of the #25 fol
Vic asks: number or whatever jacks. I have a tower jack will come Contact Gaylen at: WB0W, Inc PO Box 8547 St. Joseph, MO 64508 (816) 364-2691 Voice (816) 364-2619 Fax -- Mark Shaum K9TR mashaum@fcg.
tower other than on a for that, that I am correct hole may still have a only go into a 25G where you generally Rohn's TB3 thrust bearing sits nicely on the AS25G accessory shelf. Mine is mounted nea
the In general, long wire arrays, Vee's, Rhombics, etc (unterminated varities) are liable to show large swings in reactance (and sometimes resistance) as you sweep over a band, as your simulation in
GAS604 screw-in guy anchors? dig a hole, mix some concrete and use the GAR30s, I think! Wouldn't that be a better solution? The GAS604 is spec'ed at 2500 lbs holding power, whatever that is. By my r
Paul asks: top to work on it if the tower is folded over. The limiting factor with the Rohn foldovers is the hinge when the system is being cranked over, which is where the 100 pound maximum top weig
Hi, Rich! 18/7/97 0305, regarding FK25 68 footer this Wonder what kinds you are using. component? Well, the foldover isn't back up yet. I still have many hours to go cleaning all of the sections, pai
I was taking a break while digging the foundation hole for the #25 tiltover on Sunday, and decided to look for a QSO to share some sore muscle misery. The classic 2-fisted post-hole digger is a pain
Last October, I put up four 30 ft tv-mast poles to hold up the corners of a 160m full wave loop. It was setup as a 140 x 100 ft. rectangle, fed at the center of one of the 100 ft sides. Cheap 'n easy
In a couple weeks, I'll be taking down a 58' Rohn 25 foldover for a 3 mile move to this QTH. Since I've never been involved with the disassembly of a tower, I'd like to make a couple inquiries: I'm a
Thanks to all who replied to my question re: Rohn 25 takedown and gin poles, etc. I have a WB0W pole on the way, and also his small hydraulic jack designed for tower section loosening. While $40 more
I'm soon to begin the excavating for the base and guy anchors for 90 ft of Rohn 55, and possibly a 45 foldover for experimenting. I'd like to inquire if there is knowledge of any professional tower i