All, Back in 1988, I bought two air core baluns from a brazilian manufacturer, ARS Eletronica Ltda, from Sao Paulo. Now I need a few more units. Unfortunately, I think that that brazilian factory no
TowerTalkians, I am in the [slow :))] process of installing a lattice, triangular, guyed tower. I plan to put a XM-240 and a 3 ele yagi for 12/17m at its top. The tower is all made on steel angle. St
TTians, Is there any practical way to exactly center a 1 1/2 mast inside an YAESU GS-065 thrust bearing while we are unconfortable installing the mast on top of the tower (65 feet high...)? The mast
I contacted PLP branch here in Brazil. The sales representative told me that "Big Grips" are only available for EHS cable diameters equal or greater than 1/2". They simply do not produce smaller Big
Thanks to all who responded to my inquiry about Big Grips X Guy Grips. As I could understand, there are still Big Grips available in the USA market for 3/16" wire rope, but they are not currently lis
TTers, Many thanks to Stan W7NI, Mike N2MG, Steve K7LXC and Tom N4KG for all information provided on PLP Big Grips/Guy Grips and their use with EHS strand and wire rope. Now I understood very well wh
Jon, I see that you already got a lot of good info on this subject, but if you would like some close up digital pictures of the HAM-M, just E-Mail me. I've just disassembled mine for maintenance and
TTians, Sorry for the BW, but Jon's mail box is full and this is the only way to tell him what happened. Thanks for your understanding. Jon - NA9D, According to your message below, I sent six message
Jim, Thanks for the reply. Yes, I tried, even before posting the question in TowerTalk. There is not technical details in the Phillystran WEB site. Then I E-Mailed Phyllistran, but got no reply yet.
Mike, Thanks for the information! Reading the OD data below, I'm affraid the cable I found is yet smaller then these. I measured 0.2" OD (including the jacket). Could it be the HPTG1200I or the HPTG2
Force 12 provided me good information. I have some corroded U-bolts and saddles on my 3-year-old C-3 ...see http://igspot.ig.com.br/rmurad/ The U-bolts and saddles are not stainless steel. I wrote to
My HAM IV rotator has a strange failure. One night I turned on the control box and tried to turn the beam (a single Force 12 C-3, nothing more). It did not turn (the needle did not move and the anten
Hi all, I am planning to erect a 20 meters high tower. I'd like to put the following antennas on top of it: - Cushcraft A3WS 3 Element - for 12 & 17 Meters - Cushcraft XM240 2 ele - for 40 Meters - 8
Hi, Ken, Thanks for the reply. No, there was no noticeable wind. Good point, but unfortunatelly it is not the case. I tested the rotor in my garage and the problem was the same. 73, Roger - PY1OL
Hi all, Having already sent a private message of thanks to each one of you who responded to my queries about the "HAM IV strange defect" and "Guy wires on a 20 meter tower", now I want to say it in t
I would like so much to see a close up picture of one of these grips... I've never seen one of them nor found any photo in the Internet. 73 Roger - PY1OL
The following YAESU accessories are listed in several retailer WEB sites, but I found no further detailed explanations, not even in YAESU page. No luck searching through usual search engines too. Doe
All, About these Gin poles: - Antena Mart (Max Gain Systems) http://www.mgs4u.com/ginpole.htm - IIX Equipment http://www.w9iix.com - Rohn And this device: - Tower Block http://www.superiormusic.com/t
Hi, I found some old (20 years old!), unused, Phillystran cable here in PY1 land (a rarity, really) for sale. I would like to identify it in order to verify whether or not it is adequate for my use (