To all that responded to my question concerning the identity of my antenna and a manual. It IS a Telrex TB5EM. Two of the members responded with measurements; Diameter 2" boom w/2 1/2 OD sleeves, 18'
Mike, If I recall, on my HyGain 204-BA 4 element mono-bander, it had a die-cast boom-to-mast mounting bracket that allowed you to tilt the antenna down, but it was primarily designed to help with the
Could anyone help me with the measurements of the Hairpin match used on the Telrex TB5EM. I purchased a used one and the hairpin match is missing. I do have the blueprint drawings of the antenna, and
Norman, Thanks for the tip on locating the length. I took the boom down from storage and it appears the beta match was a mod. On the TOP side of the boom was the original self tapping screw hole, whi
Could anyone help me with the measurements of the Hairpin match used on the Telrex TB5EM. I purchased a used one and the hairpin match is missing. I do have the blueprint drawings of the antenna, and
I use my skil saw for sheet metal cutting and it can be used for re-bar. All I do is put the plywood blade on backwards and it becomes a circular file! You can not go the other way again, but you hav
Juergen, Take a look at http://www.hy-gain.com/man/pdf/HDR-300A.pdf , also http://www.hy-gain.com/parts.php?prodid=HDR-300A for parts. Best regards, Monty/WB5GLB since 1969 __________________________
I got the #2 tin plated from Elliot Electric. I look on the web and found; Elliot Electric 201 South Persimmon Street Tomball, TX 281-357-5300 They have many stores Best regards, Monty/WB5GLB since 1
FastSetT Non Shrink Grout by Quikrete at Home Depot. _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTalk mailing list TowerTalk@contesting.com ht
I used old fine toothed 7 1/4" skilsaw with the blade reversed. Made a good "endless" file! Cut halfway through and break. WB5GLB/since 1969 Folling this line of thought, try a "chop saw". They are a
Julio, Take a look at eBay Item number: 230108275826 "You are bidding on 1 Allen Bradley 802T-AP new surplus Oiltight Limit Switch, we have more of these available in our Store. We also have other pa
I happen to have a reel that I purchased off eBay. Info on label; Part number PT-BBR-EW-25 Description 25 FT BRAID/EYELETS/COVER Material Code 732187 DISTRIBUTED BY; NORTH SUPPLY COMPANY It is 0.75 i
Also, the closed end rivets I used are aluminum body but they have steel mandrels. WB5GLB _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTalk mai
Bill, I had the same problem with my ebm blower. I finally found the answer on their web page under support, then technical papers. My password does work now, but I found a copy and I will indicate w
See "Antennas and Techniques for Low-Band DXing" by John Devoldere, ON4UN, Page 9-11. It looks to be built of wood laying around in ones garage and a small tube. I do not have a scanner or I would em
Bill, Just a further comment as I read the same page for what it is worth, "He found only hundreths of a dB difference between burying radials at 5 cm (2 in.) or 15 cm (6 in.)." I guess it depends on
I fogot to include a "sharp knife" in front of the small tube. I am sure there were questions about that! See "Antennas and Techniques for Low-Band DXing" by John Devoldere, ON4UN, Page 9-11. It look
Take a look at the following for pc boards for that same article. The dates are correct per the FAR reference. http://www.farcircuits.net/far_ckts.pdf http://www.farcircuits.net/qst%20remote%20sw.pdf
I just checked the FAR reference again and I stand corrected, it is July 06 WB5GLB _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTalk mailing li