- 1. [TowerTalk] Trees as anchors and guy dynamics (score: 1)
- Author: n3rd@ix.netcom.com (Dave Hawes)
- Date: Fri, 10 Sep 1999 19:01:45 -0400
- I'm not sure that backing the nut off is required. In 1972, I drilled a hole through a 12" maple tree, and installed a forged eye bolt with a large flat washer and nut on the other side. Three-hole e
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1999-09/msg00243.html (8,853 bytes)
- 2. [TowerTalk] Auto Ant. Selection w/TS-930SE (score: 1)
- Author: n3rd@ix.netcom.com (Dave Hawes)
- Date: Sat, 8 May 1999 17:44:16 -0400
- The following is posted with the authorization of the list owner. CONTROL YOUR ANTENNAS AUTOMATICALLY WITH YOUR TS- 930SE!! PIEXX and Top Ten Devices are excited to announce that support for the Top
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1999-05/msg00174.html (7,873 bytes)
- 3. [TowerTalk] Tower installation and tower parts (score: 1)
- Author: n3rd@ix.netcom.com (Dave Hawes)
- Date: Sat, 31 Oct 1998 20:17:37 -0400
- Hey, OJ! How far are you from Apollo Beach? My job will take me there periodically for the next year or more, so I've been pondering dropping in on the "locals," if there are any. RD -- FAQ on WWW: h
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-10/msg00000.html (7,495 bytes)
- 4. [TowerTalk] Orion 2800 - Need info (score: 1)
- Author: n3rd@ix.netcom.com (Dave Hawes)
- Date: Tue, 7 Jul 1998 01:11:03 -0400
- When we lost the reflector on the 3 element 40 meter beam at N3RS (full size, old Hygain 403B Long John), the resultant imbalance was too much for the rotator, which has bitten the dust. In fairness,
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-07/msg00218.html (9,133 bytes)
- 5. [TowerTalk] Cold galv. paint mixing question (score: 1)
- Author: n3rd@ix.netcom.com (Dave Hawes)
- Date: Sun, 31 May 1998 12:48:15 -0400
- I recently bought a gallon of ZRC Galvilite paint. I wanted to do a test application, to determine the consistency of the paint, coverage, etc. After 20 minutes of stirring, with all the "ingredients
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-05/msg00800.html (8,085 bytes)
- 6. [TowerTalk] 402CD - Does it need a balun? (score: 1)
- Author: n3rd@ix.netcom.com (Dave Hawes)
- Date: Tue, 3 Feb 1998 03:37:14 -0400
- Didn't see my post reflected back to me, so I'll try it again. -- Forwarded Message Follows -- Today, I took advantage of the unseasonably warm weather we're having here in the Philadelphia area, and
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-02/msg00060.html (8,283 bytes)
- 7. [TowerTalk] 402CD coil repair question (score: 1)
- Author: n3rd@ix.netcom.com (Dave Hawes)
- Date: Wed, 7 Jan 1998 10:48:20 -0400
- It looks like the replacement of the plated self tapping screws with stainless was insufficient to prevent one of the coils from going open circuit on the driven element here. I plan to take the beam
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1998-01/msg00074.html (7,284 bytes)
- 8. [TowerTalk] Emoto rotators (score: 1)
- Author: n3rd@ix.netcom.com (Dave Hawes)
- Date: Wed, 16 Apr 1997 02:23:48 -0400
- We use an Emoto 1300MSAX on the 3 element full size 40 meter beam at N3RS. This antenna is a brute, with a 48 foot boom and weighing in at about 500 pounds. The 1300 has been turning it reliably for
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-04/msg00450.html (8,753 bytes)
- 9. [TowerTalk] AB-105 Safety Question (score: 1)
- Author: n3rd@ix.netcom.com (Dave Hawes)
- Date: Mon, 10 Mar 1997 01:04:58 -0400
- When I installed my government surplus AB-105 tower 20 years ago, I had a machine shop fabricate the guy wire attachment plates, since the tower sections that I acquired did not come with them. They
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-03/msg00104.html (10,598 bytes)
- 10. [TowerTalk] AB-105 Safety Question - Summary (score: 1)
- Author: n3rd@ix.netcom.com (Dave Hawes)
- Date: Sat, 15 Mar 1997 02:02:31 -0400
- Thanks to the following for their helpful responses to my question about replacing the AB-105 guy attachment plates: N4CC, W8GAZ, K1SD, KO7V, AA1K, W3LPL, KE3Q, NJ4F, N4KG, KS9K, N4KW, and K3NA. They
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-03/msg00201.html (7,981 bytes)
- 11. [TowerTalk] Re: Rotator Cable Alternatives (score: 1)
- Author: n3rd@ix.netcom.com (Dave Hawes)
- Date: Sun, 23 Mar 1997 13:30:34 -0400
- About 3 feet from the rotator, cut the wire and put a terminal strip in line. On the side going back to the control box, use full ring terminals. On the side going to the rotator, use "locking spade
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1997-03/msg00380.html (8,642 bytes)
- 12. 402-CD stacked over a 204-CD? (score: 1)
- Author: n3rd@ix.netcom.com (Dave Hawes)
- Date: Sat, 5 Oct 1996 11:58:00 -0400
- Is there a minimum distance that I should consider stacking these two antennas on my mast? I'd prefer closer than farther. Replies direct, please. 73 - Dave N3RD n3rd@ix.netcom.com http://www.QTH.com
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1996-10/msg00050.html (6,728 bytes)
- 13. Flagpole as antenna support (score: 1)
- Author: n3rd@ix.netcom.com (Dave Hawes)
- Date: Sun, 13 Oct 1996 10:59:56 -0400
- Hi! Regrettably, Allan VP9AD, has found it necessary to move into a condominium in Bermuda, and has rented out his hilltop location. However, always the ham, he is interested in the possibility of us
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1996-10/msg00140.html (7,251 bytes)
- 14. Tower ropes (score: 1)
- Author: n3rd@ix.netcom.com (Dave Hawes)
- Date: Fri, 13 Sep 1996 01:06:18 -0400
- Steve, Could you provide information on a source for this rope? At N3RS we need to replace some of the tag lines we use for hoisting buckets, tools, small pieces of antennas, etc. It would be sooooo
- /archives//html/Towertalk/1996-09/msg00095.html (7,356 bytes)
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