Author: rmoodyg@bellsouth.net (Richard M. Gillingham)
Date: Thu, 10 Oct 2002 21:40:14 -0400
I just took down an antenna that I sealed the pigtail with an RTV sealant I got from a BellSouth repairman. It's clear, and does not have the vinegar smell. The antenna in question was up for about 6
Author: rmoodyg@bellsouth.net (Richard M. Gillingham)
Date: Thu, 05 Sep 2002 21:13:16 -0400
I have a Mango tree immediately adjacent to my Vertical, and a Royal poinciana tree just on the other siide, and the antenna plays as well as it can on 80/40 But Chris, didn't you inow?? He's the ONL
Author: rmoodyg@bellsouth.net (Richard M. Gillingham)
Date: Thu, 05 Sep 2002 21:13:58 -0400
I have a Mango tree immediately adjacent to my Vertical, and a Royal poinciana tree just on the other siide, and the antenna plays as well as it can on 80/40 But Chris, didn't you know?? He's the ONL
Author: rmoodyg@bellsouth.net (Richard M. Gillingham)
Date: Fri, 13 Sep 2002 20:09:12 -0400
Hi Steve. I have the steppir, but I'm clueless about modelling antennas. Only one question. Did you do the 6 M model for 3 or 4 elements. The optimum Steppir configuration is for 4 elements using the
Author: rmoodyg@bellsouth.net (Richard M. Gillingham)
Date: Wed, 18 Sep 2002 10:11:00 -0400
Hmmm.. Not two months ago I needed a part for my hazer. I called GM, and had the part in less than a week... I guess the statement that your mileage may vary is true.. Good luck Gil, W1RG
Author: rmoodyg@bellsouth.net (Richard M. Gillingham)
Date: Tue, 06 Aug 2002 11:17:38 -0400
Prestolyte is acetylene..made by combining water and calcium carbide. Used by welders and plumbers.. Mapp is a petroeum dirivative as is propane.. Can't get a flame as hot as with acetylene... Y'all
Author: rmoodyg@bellsouth.net (Richard M. Gillingham)
Date: Tue, 06 Aug 2002 20:37:02 -0400
Acetylene is extremely unstable when under pressure higher than 15 - 20 psi. They store it in the tanks you see plumbers and welders use by first absorbing it into acetone..... only then can it be co
Author: rmoodyg@bellsouth.net (Richard M. Gillingham)
Date: Wed, 21 Aug 2002 16:15:12 -0400
Look in the Mouser Catalogue. They have the chassis punches in 1/16" increments through 1" and up to 2 1/2" These are not knock-out punches for electricians, although Mouser has tohose too. They're r
Author: rmoodyg@bellsouth.net (Richard M. Gillingham)
Date: Thu, 22 Aug 2002 14:08:38 -0400
Looks like a TA-33 jr. I had a TA-33 for years. No manual now, but you might check with Mosley.. That's be the first place I'd look.. Good luck Gil, W1RG
Author: rmoodyg@bellsouth.net (Richard M. Gillingham)
Date: Thu, 22 Aug 2002 21:13:53 -0400
What's that famous phrase Charlie Brown uses???? AAAARRRRRGGGHHHHHHH!! I know when I'm beat... I surrender... Now I do know what a sackbut is/was. .... Awww ferget it.. Gil Chris BONDE wrote:
Author: rmoodyg@bellsouth.net (Richarde M. Gillingham)
Date: Mon, 22 Jul 2002 10:47:52 -0400
My Delta compound miter saw has clamping capabilities.. I use it frequently for cutting aluminum stock. Works well. Uses a carbide tipped steel blade. Not an abrasive cut off. Aluminum will indeed cl
Author: "Richard M. Gillingham" <rmoodyg@bellsouth.net>
Date: Thu, 28 Aug 2003 10:22:07 -0400
See the following page. Yes, the big picture is a fake, a composite of the USA from 1994 - 1995 or so, and then edited. But some real pix are available. http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories/s2015.htm
Author: "Richard M. Gillingham" <rmoodyg@bellsouth.net>
Date: Mon, 8 Sep 2003 11:54:53 -0400
Don't forget the folks at Fluidmotion/Steppir. They're top notch. Gil, W1RG (a satisfied customer) for as heard we support Gerald and service just Weather Stations", and lot's more. Call Toll Free, 1