- 41. Re: [TowerTalk] Advice on Old TV Antenna Tower (score: 1)
- Author: Jeff Draughn <n0ost99@gmail.com>
- Date: Fri, 30 Jun 2017 23:16:07 +0000
- That feeling you got when climbing should not be ignored. It's your survival mechanism kicking in. I would forget it! 73, Jeff N0OST _______________________________________________ __________________
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2017-06/msg00441.html (9,038 bytes)
- 42. [TowerTalk] US Tower HDX-555 gearbox R&R (score: 1)
- Author: Jeff Draughn <n0ost99@gmail.com>
- Date: Sun, 09 Jul 2017 23:16:33 +0000
- Does anyone have actual experience in removing the gearbox on an HDX-555? TX-472 has the same basic set up. Tower has the positive pull down feature . Please contact me on or off list is fine. Thanks
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2017-07/msg00103.html (6,648 bytes)
- 43. [TowerTalk] Takeoff angle (score: 1)
- Author: Jeff Draughn <n0ost99@gmail.com>
- Date: Sun, 23 Jul 2017 16:38:48 +0000
- I've been playing around with HFTA trying to figure out the best height/ configuration for my antennas and it dawned on me I wasn't sure what the best take off angles are. I know low is better than h
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2017-07/msg00263.html (6,916 bytes)
- 44. Re: [TowerTalk] Prelube 6 vs. Prelube 19 (score: 1)
- Author: Jeff Draughn <n0ost99@gmail.com>
- Date: Thu, 31 Aug 2017 13:02:08 +0000
- I was under the impression that lube was a No no as it holds dirt and wears things out quicker. Is that not the case here? Thanks Jeff _______________________________________________ ________________
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2017-08/msg00353.html (10,370 bytes)
- 45. [TowerTalk] Fire hazard with inverted L ?? (score: 1)
- Author: Jeff Draughn <n0ost99@gmail.com>
- Date: Mon, 04 Sep 2017 15:34:48 +0000
- I am considering putting up an inverted L for 80 or 160 possibly both . My concern is the antenna will invariably touch some limbs or limbs will touch the antenna with the wind and rain storms, ice e
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2017-09/msg00023.html (7,414 bytes)
- 46. Re: [TowerTalk] Fire hazard with inverted L ?? (score: 1)
- Author: Jeff Draughn <n0ost99@gmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 05 Sep 2017 01:48:13 +0000
- Thanks everyone, given the dry and windy conditions here in south central Kansas I want to take all the precautions I can. Lots of good info here I appreciate everyone taking the time to answer. 73,
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2017-09/msg00041.html (9,002 bytes)
- 47. [TowerTalk] Winch for laying HD-555 over (score: 1)
- Author: Jeff Draughn <n0ost99@gmail.com>
- Date: Fri, 13 Oct 2017 00:17:08 +0000
- I'm looking at a SuperWinch Tigershark TS-9500 pound winch for lowering my tower down to a horizontal position. I have the US towers heavy duty raising and lowering fixture. I would like to replace t
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2017-10/msg00133.html (7,576 bytes)
- 48. Re: [TowerTalk] N0OST post Winch for UST layover and raise (score: 1)
- Author: Jeff Draughn <n0ost99@gmail.com>
- Date: Sun, 15 Oct 2017 14:56:50 +0000
- Thanks everyone for all the input lots to think about. I think at least for the near future I'll probably try Bryan's idea of the drill. With winter getting close it seems to be the best solution. I
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2017-10/msg00226.html (14,119 bytes)
- 49. Re: [TowerTalk] VNA (score: 1)
- Author: Jeff Draughn <n0ost99@gmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 31 Oct 2017 14:06:40 +0000
- Ditto on the Rig Expert AA-230ZOOM! I used MFJ for years but the 230 is much better portable as well as Shack. Good Luck! Jeff, N0OST _______________________________________________ _________________
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2017-10/msg00571.html (11,119 bytes)
- 50. Re: [TowerTalk] Conduit in trench (score: 1)
- Author: Jeff Draughn <n0ost99@gmail.com>
- Date: Fri, 03 Nov 2017 23:01:06 +0000
- It probably goes without saying but be sure you put a a good amount of glue inside the bell all the way in and on the straight end. It will act as a lubricant but I have found you will have only a fe
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2017-11/msg00075.html (14,196 bytes)
- 51. [TowerTalk] Mirage/KLM 15m 6 el (score: 1)
- Author: Jeff Draughn <n0ost99@gmail.com>
- Date: Sun, 23 Sep 2018 12:05:54 -0500
- I recently picked up a KLM six element 15 m beam on a 36 foot boom the gentleman I got the antenna from said he believed the balun was no good . The balun is listed as a Mirage/KLM 3-60-4:1 5kw balun
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2018-09/msg00109.html (7,625 bytes)
- 52. Re: [TowerTalk] Mirage/KLM 15m 6 el (score: 1)
- Author: Jeff Draughn <n0ost99@gmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 25 Sep 2018 11:24:06 -0500
- Thanks everyone for taking the time to respond! Very much appreciated! Lots of good info. 73, Jeff _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Towe
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2018-09/msg00141.html (8,478 bytes)
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