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1. [TowerTalk] 72 ohm transmitting twinlead (score: 1): Author: mfarrer@tality.com (Mel Farrer); Date: Tue, 6 Nov 2001 15:41:04 -0800; Well, I have searched in vain for a source of the old style 72-75 ohm brown twin lead with no success. My current project needs a 1/4wave 75 ohm balance feedline transformer, but I don't seem to be a; /archives//html/Towertalk/2001-11/msg00126.html (7,780 bytes)
2. [TowerTalk] 72 ohm transmitting twinlead (score: 1): Author: mfarrer@tality.com (Mel Farrer); Date: Sun, 11 Nov 2001 11:56:32 -0800; Thanks to all for the suggestions. The frequency is 160 M. Several very good suggestions. 4 300 ohm will work, and I will call Van Gordon on Monday. Thanks to all for looking in the garage. I need to; /archives//html/Towertalk/2001-11/msg00249.html (8,788 bytes)
3. [TowerTalk] VHF/UHF antenna question (score: 1): Author: mfarrer@tality.com (Mel Farrer); Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2001 09:34:45 -0700; I have installed the top of the line Winegard. The current model is the PR7052 and you can find it at http://www.winegard.com/products/vhfuhf_tv_products/prostar1000_vhfuhffm_ant .html. I have no rel; /archives//html/Towertalk/2001-10/msg00029.html (9,966 bytes)
4. [TowerTalk] Feedline Pipe or tubing (score: 1): Author: mfarrer@tality.com (Mel Farrer); Date: Wed, 3 Oct 2001 08:49:41 -0700; I think we are talking about to different but relate issues. Anything that can be direct buried should be. The PVC pipe is a more suitable solution if cables aren't rated for direct burial or change; /archives//html/Towertalk/2001-10/msg00064.html (13,832 bytes)
5. [TowerTalk] Impedance matching components (score: 1): Author: mfarrer@tality.com (Mel Farrer); Date: Wed, 5 Sep 2001 09:35:30 -0700; I am looking for a surplus variable capacitor that was used in a surplus tuning unit it was about 400 pF and oil filled. I have one, looking for 3 more of the same. Anyone seen them lately or have ex; /archives//html/Towertalk/2001-09/msg00174.html (7,182 bytes)
6. [TowerTalk] True Or Not True #2 (score: 1): Author: mfarrer@tality.com (Mel Farrer); Date: Thu, 6 Sep 2001 11:17:26 -0700; I would agree, with one added comment. The definition of dB, as I remember, 1dB is the unit of sound level change that is detectable by the human ear. So if you are at the noise floor, yes it will ma; /archives//html/Towertalk/2001-09/msg00224.html (10,152 bytes)
7. [TowerTalk] Ideal 40m Wire Antenna (score: 1): Author: mfarrer@tality.com (Mel Farrer); Date: Wed, 26 Sep 2001 11:08:57 -0700; It really depends on your definition of "best" is. General coverage, directional, and is it going to be used for both Tx and Rx, etc. The mast is long enough to put up a vertical dipole and pull the; /archives//html/Towertalk/2001-09/msg00698.html (9,596 bytes)
8. [TowerTalk] Water in tower (score: 1): Author: mfarrer@tality.com (Mel Farrer); Date: Thu, 27 Sep 2001 13:02:37 -0700; All of the tower that I have seen, mostly commercial, had a small hole at the bottom of the section before it entered the concrete to allow weeping of water out. They also had exposed section legs ca; /archives//html/Towertalk/2001-09/msg00714.html (9,419 bytes)
9. [TowerTalk] Water in tower (score: 1): Author: mfarrer@tality.com (Mel Farrer); Date: Thu, 27 Sep 2001 13:36:31 -0700; Putting the tower section into a 6 " bed of gravel at the bottom of the concrete base is right out of the Rohn foundation details drawing number B870725. Cheers. The straight stacking Heights tower t; /archives//html/Towertalk/2001-09/msg00719.html (12,019 bytes)
10. [TowerTalk] Tower Installer Inquiry (score: 1): Author: mfarrer@tality.com (Mel Farrer); Date: Tue, 7 Aug 2001 07:19:06 -0700; Try this site. http://www.natehome.com/members.htm Gentlemen/Ladies, I am in market to install a Rohn 55, 100 - 120 ft. including rotor, mast and antennas. I am looking for your recommendations as to; /archives//html/Towertalk/2001-08/msg00140.html (8,530 bytes)
11. [TowerTalk] Tower Installer Inquiry (score: 1): Author: mfarrer@tality.com (Mel Farrer); Date: Tue, 7 Aug 2001 08:24:27 -0700; Well, not entirely correct. I used one on the installation of my tower that is under way as we speak. Total price for 180' of Rohn 65 was <$15K, not including the price of the tower. Total time on si; /archives//html/Towertalk/2001-08/msg00144.html (8,327 bytes)
12. [TowerTalk] Fence insulators for Guys (score: 1): Author: mfarrer@tality.com (Mel Farrer); Date: Wed, 8 Aug 2001 09:27:12 -0700; Well, a long time ago, I started buying and using a red insulator made by Glastic. http://www.glastic.com/stand.htm It worked very well and there are several shapes and sizes. I have a pair of them s; /archives//html/Towertalk/2001-08/msg00191.html (8,865 bytes)
13. [TowerTalk] Painting Fiberglass Spreaders? (score: 1): Author: mfarrer@tality.com (Mel Farrer); Date: Thu, 16 Aug 2001 14:33:29 -0700; You didn't indicate if it has a smooth or rough surface. If it is smooth, it probably has a gel coat on it already, check with the vendor you bought it from. Most fiberglass sections are meant for ou; /archives//html/Towertalk/2001-08/msg00383.html (9,468 bytes)
14. [TowerTalk] Coax recommendation (score: 1): Author: mfarrer@tality.com (Mel Farrer); Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2001 06:31:41 -0700; I have used them, they work great on SHORT runs. If the runs(drops) get long where the pulling weight gets significant, the grip will tend to distort the cable covering and cut into it. Answer is to; /archives//html/Towertalk/2001-08/msg00503.html (9,685 bytes)
15. [TowerTalk] cut off rohn 25 tips (score: 1): Author: mfarrer@tality.com (Mel Farrer); Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2001 10:35:32 -0700; Yes, there is a product used for sealing cracks in concrete driveways. It is a concrete mixture squeeze bottle and you can get it at Lowes,Home Depot, etc. I don't remember the brand name. Just snip; /archives//html/Towertalk/2001-08/msg00513.html (8,621 bytes)
16. [TowerTalk] Improving connectors (score: 1): Author: mfarrer@tality.com (Mel Farrer); Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2001 06:58:33 -0700; Good old fashion TV contact cleaner used for switch contacts and tuner contacts works good also. And takes a lot less work. You can silver or gold plate the hardware, but whatever you do DO NOT use a; /archives//html/Towertalk/2001-08/msg00541.html (10,102 bytes)
17. [TowerTalk] Prop Pitch Bevel Gear (score: 1): Author: mfarrer@tality.com (Mel Farrer); Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2001 12:49:49 -0700; I found a 3/4" pitch chain drive sprocket for the PP and another for the mast then side mounted the PP and used a stainless chain to drive. Worked great. Caution, don't let it have any slack in the c; /archives//html/Towertalk/2001-08/msg00551.html (9,794 bytes)
18. [TowerTalk] tuner/stepper motors? (score: 1): Author: mfarrer@tality.com (Mel Farrer); Date: Tue, 28 Aug 2001 06:53:44 -0700; Here is another way to tune the variable caps. http://hem.passagen.se/sm0vpo/antennas/servo.htm "dead" Black & Decker (or other) NiCad powered screwdrivers that have lots of gearing and Those old scr; /archives//html/Towertalk/2001-08/msg00622.html (9,405 bytes)
19. [TowerTalk] halfwave verticals (score: 1): Author: mfarrer@tality.com (Mel Farrer); Date: Wed, 29 Aug 2001 10:43:29 -0700; There is another approach by using the link coupled ATU such as the Z-match or other resonant tank ATU It will allow a wide range of Hi-Z matches over a wide range of frequency. See www.cebik.com/lin; /archives//html/Towertalk/2001-08/msg00657.html (11,658 bytes)
20. [TowerTalk] Telephone Poles?? (score: 1): Author: mfarrer@tality.com (Mel Farrer); Date: Mon, 2 Jul 2001 14:24:38 -0700; There is an after market for pole steps. One of the neat solutions is the steps they sell for putting on a tree for a deer stand. There are several types. Look into hunting catalogs like Cabella. Som; /archives//html/Towertalk/2001-07/msg00036.html (9,227 bytes)

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