Starting to gather materials for getting My W-51 tower up before the end of summer. Any recommendations on where to get a 2" X 15' mast? and what mast material should I be looking to get? It will be
Case in point, 2" x .250 x 10' steel dom mast, $45.00 from MetalsDepot, Shipping to NH, $150.00 , ouch!! Neil AE1P _______________________________________________ ____________________________________
Quote: "Anyhow, a concern is that with a decent amount of antenna load on the mast (at the top) is there a chance (I know, always a "chance")..a GOOD chance that the top of the tower section would ge
Good morning, Can someone shed some light on why Tashijan tower's WT-51 is rated for 13 sq. ft. of load for 3 second gust @ 85 mph, while my Triex W-51 is only rated for 9 sq. ft. of antenna load @ 5
Author: Neil & Heather <neil.goodell@myfairpoint.net>
Date: Sat, 23 Jan 2010 21:45:18 -0500
First off...thanks to all for some great posts this weekend....some real "meat & potatoes" discussion.....and timing is great...as I am in the process of selecting an antenna for the tower... and was
Author: Neil & Heather <neil.goodell@myfairpoint.net>
Date: Sat, 30 Jan 2010 11:20:11 -0500
I can tell you one thing... You will not find deals like that here on the east coast... I have been looking for a couple of years for a 55'-70' crankup tower, used ,reasonably priced...no such luck..
Author: Neil & Heather <neil.goodell@myfairpoint.net>
Date: Sat, 30 Jan 2010 12:52:35 -0500
I don't know...too bad a missed that...Lexington is just a short hop from Keene, NH. Funny thing is, Dick...I did end up getting a W-51, from a ham in central MA....payed more than I wanted,(2/3 new)
Author: Neil & Heather <neil.goodell@myfairpoint.net>
Date: Sat, 30 Jan 2010 19:58:59 -0500
Thank You Scott for mentioning Uship.com, First I had heard of them, bookmarked for future use.... So,what do you think, CA to NH, yea, that will be cheap.... ;) anyways..thanks again... 73 Neil, AE1
Author: Neil & Heather <neil.goodell@myfairpoint.net>
Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2010 19:01:13 -0500
Term # 1 is top screw on left... goes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 with 5 thru 8 closest to outside edge of rotor... hope this helps... 73 Neil AE1P _______________________________________________ _______________
Author: Neil & Heather <neil.goodell@myfairpoint.net>
Date: Thu, 18 Feb 2010 21:57:09 -0500
I have been doing a lot of research in the past couple of months for an antenna for the "new" tower, from mono-bander's,to LPDA's,and tri-bander's,with the only criteria being trapless elements...and
Author: Neil & Heather <neil.goodell@myfairpoint.net>
Date: Fri, 02 Apr 2010 17:56:29 -0400
Hi Bill.. sri to here your giving up that great QTH...anyways http://wireless2.fcc.gov/UlsApp/AsrSearch/towairSearch.jsp Go to FAA site from link... use google earth for Lat & Long numbers.. and it w
Author: Neil & Heather <neil.goodell@myfairpoint.net>
Date: Fri, 02 Apr 2010 18:32:03 -0400
Glad to help Bill, good luck in your search..... Keep in mind also, that while the TOWAIR software might say you can't do it...FAA's determination is what really counts... but...probably no 200' tree
Author: Neil & Heather <neil.goodell@myfairpoint.net>
Date: Fri, 02 Apr 2010 18:40:18 -0400
Dick.. you need to file FAA form 7460-1, OE/AAA go to this link:https: //oeaaa.faa.gov/oeaaa/external/portal.jsp You can now file online...you will have to register with the FAA its very simple...don
Author: Neil & Heather <neil.goodell@myfairpoint.net>
Date: Fri, 02 Apr 2010 18:46:34 -0400
Also Dick.. . As far as permits and notifications, Most situations are dependent on your local codes.... My situation was that I only had to file the FAA form... once the determination came back posi
Author: Neil & Heather <neil.goodell@myfairpoint.net>
Date: Fri, 02 Apr 2010 19:09:38 -0400
Why? He's not above the trees. He is still in the "slope zone' No exceptions... _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTalk mailing list
Author: Neil & Heather <neil.goodell@myfairpoint.net>
Date: Fri, 02 Apr 2010 19:13:22 -0400
Trust me, With the tree's I have, and the way its worded.. I never thought I had to file. If you want to advise him not to file because of the tree's...be my guest...its not my installation. Neil, AE
Author: Neil & Heather <neil.goodell@myfairpoint.net>
Date: Fri, 02 Apr 2010 21:23:28 -0400
Glad to help Dick, good luck! You'll have documentation in hand,with FAA's blessing, which will help "deter" any future questions about your site. And Roger, I agree,about the exceptions.... I know f
Author: Neil & Heather <neil.goodell@myfairpoint.net>
Date: Mon, 19 Apr 2010 17:15:10 -0400
http://cgi.ebay.com/60foot-Plus-all-aluminum-tower_W0QQitemZ250618401345QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item3a5a055241 These are getting harder and harder to find..... posted for those int
Author: Neil & Heather <neil.goodell@myfairpoint.net>
Date: Tue, 20 Apr 2010 15:13:14 -0400
Good eye's Dick, I didn't notice it was missing the top mast assembly. (agree, a must have). I also have a AB-577, personally delivered to me in Keene NH from Ben himself (ontariosurplus.com) a coupl