On Thu, 12 Oct 2006 08:36:45 -0700, "Michael Baker" <k7ddmjb@qwest.net> wrote: Here is one commercial installation that failed this summer: http://whem.com/prayer.php (link to the tower base rebuild)
My analog 3 paddle control box for a Ham IV rotor (newer model MFJ) with a built in break delay got sick. When rotating the rotor, the 3 amp fuse blows and will not rotate. I swapped a analog 3 paddl
I have been looking for the old style connectors for some 7/8" Heliax I have for *years*. They are rare. The hardline model number I have for my 7/8" is FHJ5-50A and the 'N' connector numbers are 45A
I have a C4 with a additional 10 meter element to make it a model C4E. My instruction book for the antenna was just a C4 plus a addum to install the extra element. No changes to anything measurement
Len, N9QIP, will be uploading 9 drone videos of the 3el 80m beam install at W0AIH that he filmed. The first three are ready to view and if the next 6 are as good as the first three, they will be brea
I will be undertaking a major tower project next year with gently used Rohn 55 tower sections. I bought 18 sections for a insanely great price and they were in almost new condition. The only issue is
Thanks to all for the suggestions on this. Seems like the consensus is to just paint over the red/white with a good quality latex paint or cold galvanize paint. Seems like a good plan. As a follow up
I will be undertaking a major tower project late this summer. The guys for this 155ft tower will be Phillystran with a short EHS chunk, about 10-20 feet long, near the ground where it attaches to the
Interesting discussion. Thanks for the feedback so far. Yes, a thimble to thimble connection would work since there is no RF reason to put a insulator in there since Philly is non-conductive. That wa
My tower bolt order is on backorder for a indefinite amount of time. What are the specifications for a tower bolt for the legs on a Rohn 55 tower? Length, hardness, thread, etc... Thanks Al N9ISN --
Here is a message from Paul Husby W0UC, W0AIH's son-in-law. This gives great detail on the accident. Needless to say after reading many of the comments on this reflector, this message will upset many