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41. [TowerTalk] Choice of Antenna Wire for Multi-Element 80 Meter Yagi on a Catenary (score: 1)
Author: Richard Smith <n6kt1@sbcglobal.net>
Date: Sat, 27 Jun 2020 15:49:32 +0000 (UTC)
Hello TowerTalkers, The team at PJ4K is planning to put up a 4-element wire yagi on 80 Meters with Inverted-Vee type elements. It will be supported by a rope catenary between two towers, at about 100
/archives//html/Towertalk/2020-06/msg00207.html (11,157 bytes)

42. Re: [TowerTalk] Choice of Antenna Wire for Multi-Element 80 Meter Yagi on a Catenary (score: 1)
Author: Richard Smith <n6kt1@sbcglobal.net>
Date: Sat, 27 Jun 2020 22:20:46 +0000 (UTC)
Hi Jim, Thanks for your suggestions. I did not realize that Copperweld could break if it gets kinked. Good to know. Regarding the copper split-bolt connectors, I assume that you use some type of anti
/archives//html/Towertalk/2020-06/msg00218.html (13,350 bytes)

43. Re: [TowerTalk] Choice of Antenna Wire for Multi-Element 80 Meter Yagi on a Catenary (score: 1)
Author: Richard Smith <n6kt1@sbcglobal.net>
Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2020 17:03:16 +0000 (UTC)
John, Can you please share the problem(s) you had with Copperweld wire in the corrosive environment on Aruba?  I'll be in the same environment on Bonaire. 73, Rich, N6KT,  PJ4K On Sunday, June 28, 20
/archives//html/Towertalk/2020-06/msg00250.html (9,756 bytes)

44. Re: [TowerTalk] Looking for a light coaxial (score: 1)
Author: Richard Smith <n6kt1@sbcglobal.net>
Date: Fri, 11 Sep 2020 18:35:10 +0000 (UTC)
Hello Jorge, What frequency is the wire yagi?  80 meters? 73, Rich, N6KT,   PJ4K On Friday, September 11, 2020, 09:08:40 AM PDT, Jorge Diez (CX6VM-CW5W) <cx6vm.jorge@gmail.com> wrote: Hello I am look
/archives//html/Towertalk/2020-09/msg00128.html (8,439 bytes)

45. Re: [TowerTalk] Follow up on Coaxial Seal Removal (score: 1)
Author: Richard Smith <n6kt1@sbcglobal.net>
Date: Fri, 16 Oct 2020 04:13:48 +0000 (UTC)
Wow! that's a huge pliers!  83 inches long! Maybe not inches? 73, Rich, N6KT On Thursday, October 15, 2020, 07:05:58 PM PDT, Grant Saviers <grants2@pacbell.net> wrote: Or for OCD's like me who don't
/archives//html/Towertalk/2020-10/msg00106.html (13,331 bytes)

46. Re: [TowerTalk] Vertical dipole other choices? (score: 1)
Author: Richard Smith <n6kt1@sbcglobal.net>
Date: Wed, 21 Oct 2020 22:21:18 +0000 (UTC)
Hi Bob, How would you characterize your ground conductivity? 73, Rich, N6KT On Wednesday, October 21, 2020, 03:11:23 PM PDT, Robert Harmon <k6uj@pacbell.net> wrote: I actually did the same scenario h
/archives//html/Towertalk/2020-10/msg00210.html (13,407 bytes)

47. Re: [TowerTalk] Site development for HF (score: 1)
Author: Richard Smith <n6kt1@sbcglobal.net>
Date: Tue, 22 Dec 2020 18:53:40 +0000 (UTC)
Hi Mitch, It's nice to have a fun project like this. A few questions come to mind that may help focus any design efforts. Otherwise comments can go off in many different directions. 1) What is the go
/archives//html/Towertalk/2020-12/msg00084.html (11,342 bytes)

48. Re: [TowerTalk] Cable Work (score: 1)
Author: Richard Smith <n6kt1@sbcglobal.net>
Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2021 23:12:49 +0000 (UTC)
John or Wayne, Do you have a photo or sketch of your preferred installation method? 73, Rich, N6KT On Friday, February 26, 2021, 01:34:12 PM PST, john@kk9a.com <john@kk9a.com> wrote: This reminded me
/archives//html/Towertalk/2021-02/msg00132.html (8,000 bytes)

49. Re: [TowerTalk] OptiBeam OB2-40M (score: 1)
Author: Richard Smith <n6kt1@sbcglobal.net>
Date: Sat, 22 May 2021 15:54:55 +0000 (UTC)
Hi Steve, Your suggestion sounds very reasonable. One question: I have read multiple times that the electrical connections between the coils and the aluminum tubing can be an issue over time. Has a g
/archives//html/Towertalk/2021-05/msg00095.html (9,878 bytes)

50. [TowerTalk] Any Trusted LED Dimmers for recessed Lights? (score: 1)
Author: Richard Smith <n6kt1@sbcglobal.net>
Date: Sun, 23 May 2021 01:14:48 +0000 (UTC)
I'm remodeling and putting in Recessed LEDs. The LEDs are quiet with just a regular switch, but a Lutron Dimmer makes a bunch of noise. The Lutron Dimmer makes about the same amount of noise dimming
/archives//html/Towertalk/2021-05/msg00104.html (8,237 bytes)

51. Re: [TowerTalk] 306 stainless steel (score: 1)
Author: Richard Smith <n6kt1@sbcglobal.net>
Date: Thu, 3 Jun 2021 22:02:01 +0000 (UTC)
I Googled: "tensile strength of 304 and 316 stainless steel" and the result shows that the two alloys have very close tensile strengths and yield strengths. I bought a bunch 316 SS hardware, planning
/archives//html/Towertalk/2021-06/msg00014.html (8,207 bytes)

52. [TowerTalk] Experience with Sacrificial Zinc? (score: 1)
Author: Richard Smith <n6kt1@sbcglobal.net>
Date: Sun, 8 Aug 2021 23:30:52 +0000 (UTC)
Hi Tower Talkers, It seems that sacrificial zinc is commonly used in boating to stop corrosion. The sacrificial zinc corrodes and "saves" the metal to which it is attached. Does anyone in TowerTalk l
/archives//html/Towertalk/2021-08/msg00029.html (7,226 bytes)

53. Re: [TowerTalk] Experience with Sacrificial Zinc? (score: 1)
Author: Richard Smith <n6kt1@sbcglobal.net>
Date: Mon, 9 Aug 2021 02:51:58 +0000 (UTC)
Hi Grant, Thanks for your response. At our station in PJ4, the Hot Dipped Galvanizing is holding up well, but some parts are Electro-Galvanized and are already corroding. Part of the problem is erosi
/archives//html/Towertalk/2021-08/msg00032.html (9,949 bytes)

54. Re: [TowerTalk] Experience with Sacrificial Zinc? (score: 1)
Author: Richard Smith <n6kt1@sbcglobal.net>
Date: Mon, 9 Aug 2021 19:54:01 +0000 (UTC)
Thanks to John and Maximo (and others) for your responses. Would I be correct to think that the choice of paints depends on how much corrosion is already present? The BriteZinc might be for galvanize
/archives//html/Towertalk/2021-08/msg00042.html (12,947 bytes)

55. Re: [TowerTalk] Experience with Sacrificial Zinc? (score: 1)
Author: Richard Smith <n6kt1@sbcglobal.net>
Date: Mon, 9 Aug 2021 20:54:09 +0000 (UTC)
OK that makes sense. One additional question: We are using AB-105 towers. They are constructed by bolting together vertical, horizontal, and diagonal parts. I am imagining that the use of the urethan
/archives//html/Towertalk/2021-08/msg00044.html (14,904 bytes)

56. Re: [TowerTalk] Experience with Sacrificial Zinc? (score: 1)
Author: Richard Smith <n6kt1@sbcglobal.net>
Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2021 01:28:58 +0000 (UTC)
Hi John, On Aruba, did you have any trouble having the Brite Zinc adhere to various HDG parts? We have been using Brite Zinc as well on Bonaire, and it seems to adhere to some parts very well, but fl
/archives//html/Towertalk/2021-08/msg00065.html (10,212 bytes)

57. Re: [TowerTalk] Questions on Low band receiving antennas in forests and wetlands along ridgelines and ravines. (score: 1)
Author: Richard Smith <n6kt1@sbcglobal.net>
Date: Tue, 7 Dec 2021 20:48:41 +0000 (UTC)
Hi Ed,How well does the beverage work at your place?73, Rich, N6KT On Tuesday, December 7, 2021, 12:43:23 PM PST, <sawyered@earthlink.net> wrote: Bob,  I have a similar situation here.  I just run th
/archives//html/Towertalk/2021-12/msg00018.html (10,059 bytes)

58. Re: [TowerTalk] Soil Probe Calculator (score: 1)
Author: Richard Smith <n6kt1@sbcglobal.net>
Date: Thu, 23 Dec 2021 20:40:19 +0000 (UTC)
Hi Brian, Thanks for another great contribution to the hobby!  Your efforts are much appreciated. 73, Rich, N6KT On Thursday, December 23, 2021, 10:40:50 AM PST, Brian Beezley <k6sti@att.net> wrote:
/archives//html/Towertalk/2021-12/msg00111.html (8,701 bytes)

59. Re: [TowerTalk] My take on small power differences (score: 1)
Author: Richard Smith <n6kt1@sbcglobal.net>
Date: Thu, 19 May 2022 14:37:16 +0000 (UTC)
Brian, A very nice bit of analysis. Well done! 73, Rich, N6KT On Wednesday, May 18, 2022, 05:31:20 PM PDT, Brian Beezley <k6sti@att.net> wrote: I've been told I should post a link to this writeup I d
/archives//html/Towertalk/2022-05/msg00138.html (8,143 bytes)

60. Re: [TowerTalk] which rope for element anti-vibration (score: 1)
Author: Richard Smith <n6kt1@sbcglobal.net>
Date: Mon, 29 Aug 2022 22:43:29 +0000 (UTC)
I use the Hy-Gain end caps that Mike described below and wrap them with Scotch 33 tape to slow down the process of UV degradation. I have seen some end caps that were in service for many years and th
/archives//html/Towertalk/2022-08/msg00166.html (10,126 bytes)


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