That too! But for years and like others I have always screwed the .405 diameter cables like 213 etc into the threads of the PL-259. It not only helps to prevent WX problems it makes for one heck of
Hi Gang, I am reusing a couple of L44N (now L4NF) connectors. When the connectors were removed from the Heliax they had some grease in them. It also reads from the Andrews instructions to use grease.
Kip, I just went through almost what you are telling us. Here is what I found: -- I ended up with about 4 pieces (LDF4-50A) most of which had N-type fitting I could salvage. One piece did have a UHF
Are there any tricks any of you fellows can suggest for putting the pin of an N-Connector on centre conductors of Super 8 Cable? This is the first time I have tried this combination and found the cen
Hi Steve, In part, you stated: So can I assume you mean a loop from a hard-line feeder to the beam around a rotor? Now, I seem to remember reading that LMR-400 has a limited bend life. In fact, the L
Hi Guys, I am a retired Tv/Radio repairman - later component level repair depot tech on computers and peripherals. This I have done for over thirty years at a bench and in the field. Needless to say
Hello Dave, I ordered a Rotor EZ from Idiom Press on September 25th, I received instant e-mail verification with-in the day. I see on the mailing package it was sent the same day. After that I am sur
Dick, I sort of suspect the relay box is the problem. I have seen 'lazy' relays in non radio applications do exactly what you are describing, that is, poor continuity until hit with a current load. I
Hi Tony, I have gone from a Pro to ProII and now a pair of ProIII's. There was no doubt the original Pro had a strong very annoying pop with strong adjacent CW stations. With the ProIII if you engage
Hi John, I sort of remember that stuff as being called 'insulated bell wire'. I suspect if you did a look for that phrase you might have positive search results. Good Luck de Eric - VE3GSI above. ___
If you are refering to the newer rotors, I think they use 'Jones Plugs and Sockets' by Cinch. the _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Tower
attachment for the their analyzer. This is the first time I have read about the grid dip accessories and eventually found them as MFJ-66 Dip Coils on the MFJ enterprises web-site. Since I have an ol
Michael, Simply secure a short piece of locking wire (or guy wire) in the top eye, parcel the wire once through the shackle and secure the end of the locking wire to the bottom eye. Eric - VE3GSI Que
Got a good wife here as well. My wife help with the tower hole. A few of pixs at this address: http://cid-f3b31b3a46a60552.skydrive.live.com/browse.aspx/VE3HBR Mind you Marlene is a Ham, can do CW wh
Ron, Horizontal or Vertical loop? The reason I ask, if you are thinking of a vertical delta loop, have a look for an article on the Cebik website about 'self contained verticals' or SCV antennas. The
Drax, I have used those ceramic insulators to isolate the backstay on a sailboat for an antenna. Believe me when I say, there is a heck of a lot more then 1K lb of pressure on the backstay when runni
Julio, My 72' tower is about 35' and 40' from our neighbours two closest 75' tall pine trees. I'll measure the exact distance the first chance I get and let you know. The top is not a problem, the bo
There was no mention of the wind load! <grin> Eric - Ve3gsi _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTalk mailing list TowerTalk@contesting
The rotor at the top? Easy, TX has 6 bell housing bolts the IV has 5 bolts that hold the top to the bottom. All being equal the IV and TX controls are the same, the old controls have metal cases and
I hope my neighbours don't see that video! <Grin> Ve3gsi _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTalk mailing list TowerTalk@contesting.co