Another ham & I have a working relationship with a local (Nashville, TN) galvanizing plant. We have on several occasions collected enough tower to make the 1000 lb. minimum for the galvanizing run. T
Hi Herb, I have a 6" conduit 150' long from the base of my tower to the shack. I dug an 8" wide trench about 12-15" deep with a rented ride-on trencher, worked great. The trencher had a push blade on
I didn't take proper water proofing actions at the tower end. Thanks, Robin Midgett KB4IDC 615-477-8976 cellular 615-322-5836 office 615-773-4198 home rmidgett@bellsouth.net robin.midgett@vanderbilt.
Have a look at the alphaspid: http://www.alfaradio.ca/ Thanks, Robin Midgett KB4IDC 615-477-8976 cellular 615-322-5836 office 615-773-4198 home rmidgett@bellsouth.net robin.midgett@vanderbilt.edu
Hi Ed, Visit a cable TV office...ask about acquiring (free, usually) scraps or roll ends of their 75 ohm cable. Scraps to them is typically anything under 200'. 1/2", 3/4" & 1" are all common CATV li
Gilbert Engineering is a source of connectors for the CATV industry; give them a try. http://www.corning.com/corninggilbert/ Thanks, Robin Midgett KB4IDC 615-477-8976 cellular 615-322-5836 office 615
I have an incomplete set of traps for a Mosley TA-33 Jr. The antenna was destroyed by a falling tree, but the traps are in good shape. I'd like $40, shipped; see picture in ad on eham.net http://www.
I can supply 4130 Chromoly masts galvanized. I'm currently out of stock, but plan a trip to the galvanizer soon anyway. So, if you need a mast, now is the time to get a galvanized one from me. Typic
Along the same note, I've been trying to get US Towers to help me with a tower that I have & would like to refurbish. I have left six or more messages, sent E-mail after E-mail, and gotten only one r
Ditto... 300 foot runs, both 1/2" (CATV industry "500) and 3/4" (CATV industry 750); plan to install some 1" (CATV 1000?) this fall. So far I've employed the W8ZD baluns; for 2m & up, 1/12 wavelength
Hi TT, Having had the experience of cracking a Yaesu rotor clamp and repairing it recently, I offer the same repair service to you. If the broken bracket is still in one piece, I will TIG weld the cl
McMaster will verify that if you call or send them E-mail. However, my preferred source for fiberglass is: Allen Bond Max-Gain Systems Work: 770-973-6251 Fax: 815-461-7730 E-Mail: info@mgs4u.com 221
Chassis punches are available from Home Depot and any electrical supply house. Also, search using www.google.com, and I've seen them at ham fests, they also appear from time to time on the For Sale-S
If there is that much demand for them, I could fabricate some. Is someone on the list willing to either sketch them for me, or shoot some digi photos & E-mail them to me with dimensions? I'd have to
It appears to be a TA-33 of some variety (there were 2 or 3 types). I have a manual for a TA-33M, and a spare set of traps (used) for a TA-33 Jr. if anyone is interested. Thanks, Robin Midgett KB4IDC
I have a new mast for sale. 20' 4130 Chromoly 2" OD 3/16" wall, galvanized, $350 OBO over $300. Test data from manufacturer shows 97 ksi yield strength. I will deliver within 100 miles of Nashville,
New, never used WB0W heavy duty gin pole. Clamp with adjustable hinge points fits many size tubular tower legs, and is fully galvanized, with stainless steel fastening bolts. Pulley head is steel wit
I agree... My experience verifies this. I recently took a lighting induced surge. My tower is 150' from my house. There are two 8' ground rods spaced 8' and 24' from each leg connected to each leg vi