Home Depot, Lowe's and electrical supply stores carry cable pulling lubricant. It's cheap, and easy to use. And as you probably know, everything must be kept clean and straight that goes into the co
About a year ago I was given something like a 403BA antenna, I was told. I have had the Cushcraft 402BA in the past but never knew there was a 3 element version. The antenna is all tied together in a
There was a QST article on touch lamps, many, many years ago. Perhaps you could do some QST or internet searches to find a solution. Ray, N6VR _______________________________________________ ________
On my recently installed tx455 that was permitted by my county, my local welding and nut & bolt supplier was able to order 1 inch by 3 ft threaded stock astm certified. He also the ordered nuts and f
My KLM 4 el 40m yagi, dual driven elements that I have had for more than 35 years uses their 4:1 large balun. I have never had a problem with it at all. I typically run full legal limit. It seems to
A local ham friend had the same thing happen. He found that one of the screws at his lighting rotator arrestor box had come loose. He tightened all screws and it now works. I'd suggest you check all
Almost any larger nut and bolt store or hardware stop can order 10ft lengths or harden steel thread stock at most diameters required. You also want to order 9 nuts and 9 washers. Have the thread stoc
The Ham M and Ham 1 - 4 series rotators use (4) 1/4 " bolts. The T2X uses (6) 1/4" bolts. The two additional bolts are in the same radius as the 4 other bolts, but just centered between two of bolts
My USTs and older Triex tower call for grade ASTM A36 or F1554. Most larger bolt stores either have threaded stock that grade on hand or can order it for you. Ive had really good luck with Portland B
Check out Universal, and Heights towers. Both make aluminum towers but generally you have to follow their tower section tapers to get very high. Ray, N6VR ____________________________________________
Matt, I have not heard of chromium washers. Where do you purchase them? Ray, N6VR _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTalk mailing lis
Marko, I do not have the part number, but it seems to me that it is probably a standard belt size that can be purchased from most any automotive store. They usually come in one inch increments. If yo
I use the product made by Gardner Bender that I get from the big box stores. Seems to work ok but when new its thin so several coats need to be applied. After the can has been opened, it gets thick a
Pete, I have been using Synthetic Textiles dacron rope to support my 80m verticles and ends of other misc antennas for over 30 years. It does stretch some but for my uses, I just pull the slack out o
The bearing for the tower pulleys is the Fafnir or Torrington K8 or KP8, but not the KP8A! The KP8A is smaller. Look on eBay about a month ago, there were 10 available, I bought two. Think they were
Hank, I've had the same experience with birds w/o boom caps. But once, on my test stand, 20m yagi with end caps, a big rain storm allowed a lot water inside. So now I cut out a small slot on the bott
I've had a MA770 for 10 years and no problems. I keep it at about 55ft for a feeling of additional safety. I have no bang or other noises from it. Be sure the limit switches always work. Bearings are
Julio, Having used abt 60 or so one shots, in my very hard Arizona soil, I would not do it. I'm certain hitting the copper joint with a sledge hammer would certainly tear or rip the connect apart. No
Rich, Check Google to see if you have an 'Industrial Metals' store in your area. I know they are in So. Cal. And in Phoenix. They carry almost all sizes of aluminum tubing made. Ray, N6VR/W7YA ______
Don't forget DOM pipe, Drawn Over Mandrel. It's not as strong as Chrome Molley, but second best. Look on the internet for sizes and specs. Most Iron/Pipe outfits can order it by the foot. For a small