Thanks. The IIX mount would do the trick. Now I have to figure out how I would get this up there. K7LXC got this yagi up on the top of the mast the first time :-) ____________________________________
I have a 3 element SteppIR. I'm happy with performance, but I don't claim it has performance superior to alternatives. It is a compromise. IMO, it is the best compromise for urban/suburban dwellers w
This reminds me of an article in the Sacramento Bee a couple of years ago about a family that had covered their entire house with tin foil and metal because they were concerned about EM Radiation. Th
Would it be possible to locate the SteppIR controller at the base of the tower and remotely control the controller itself from the shack? I think there are software programs that allow you to control
Maybe, maybe not. It's just another possibility. The point is that there HAS to be a way to make it work without moving the tower closer to the house :-) _____________________________________________
So, where can I find a stripper that will correctly strip my coax? I just switched to crimping about 2 months ago because I've had too many problems with poorly soldered PL-259's. It's gonna cost me
Maybe you can, but I can't. I'd prefer a stripper. Can I use a razor blade? Yes. I've done it this way for decades. Do I like using a razor blade? No, esp. when I have about 20 connectors to put on.
Unfortunately, I agree that remote stations are going to be increasingly necessary in the future. I also agree that a UHF radio link is the way to go if the remote station is close enough. On the oth
I just rented a Genie AWP30S (30 foot pusharound lift) this weekend. I hope I never have to use one again!!! It was smooth and easy to operate, but it sure didn't feel stable when all the way up at 3
Agreed and I won't do it again either. Unfortunately, it's about the only thing that is able to get through my side yard into the back yard. If/when I need a lift again, it will have to be something
These types of set back limits *should* be easy to fight. How many ordinances can you name that allow for a 35 foot tall house to be erected 10 feet from the property line? How many cities allow 10
Towers and other structures are built ALL THE TIME which are tall enough that they could cause significant damage to the public or to neighboring properties should they fall. Why is that? Simple. Som
My experience is similar. I live only about 200 ft. from some HV lines and about 100 feet from the MV lines. The MV lines are by far a bigger problem for me. The ONLY time I hear noise from the HV li
My climbing experience is limited to heights of about 30 feet or so, but regardless I'd like to understand the proper way of climbing up a tower while remaining connected at all times. When people st
I'm surprised that few people mentioned the use of a permanently mounted climbing rope (or whatever you call it). Don't some commercial towers have something like this with a mechanism on it that won
That's Digital Radio Mondial. It's basically Digital Shortwave. That's been around for years. I don't believe it presents any threat to amateur radio. In fact, increased use of Shortwave would probab
This thread started out as a request for information about the regulatory environment of one particular area of the country and has quickly turned into a debate about the use of realtors, hiring lawy
Agreed. My strong preference is to move to a city or county where there is a well established, clear, and easy to follow zoning ordinance that clearly covers ham towers and then get the building perm
And what if you put up a tower without a permit and a bunch of neighbors complain until the city comes and tells you that your tower is not permitted because it is an accessory structure and must con
A friend of mine is looking for info on an old steel, tubular tower/mast. According to the owner, it was purchased from Texas Towers around 1980. The tower is retractable and consists of two sections