For the simple case, what about the added downward force on the lift cable(s)? 73, Steve W1SRD The topic of adding guys to self supporting towers has been discussed a number of times on this reflecto
Too much crank up stuff on my brain :-). I know N6RK would know better than to guy a crank up.... de W1SRD WHAT lift cable? A self-supporting tower has none. For the simple case, what about the added
Having a hard time visualizing this. What/how do you attach the come-along? 73, Steve W1SRD Personally, I have kind of "drawn the line" on mast steps. I am 6 ft tall and I have no problem standing on
Replace the cable. 73, Steve W1SRD I'm in a dilemma. I purchase a used TM-490 90 ft Sky Needle and recently found some of the 5/16", 7 X 19 aircraft cable lifting cable strands broken. The tower is o
I just put the Orion in my LM-470 and it fits perfectly. I wish the 2800DXA fit as well in my WT-51. I had to bend the rods out to clear the protruding "knobs" on upper rotating bell and now cannot f
I recently purchased the 2800DXA. As mentioned in another thread, there does not appear to be a way to purchase the rotator unit only. So the controller is excess to me as I already have Green Herron
This is probably obvious to most, but how would you do a simple combiner to test stacking dissimilar antennas before investing in a Stackmatch or similar? 73, Steve W1SRD I think you'll be wasting yo
I don't see that it address stainless hardware. Steve W1SRD Lubricating threads makes a big difference, and here is a chart that helps http://www.portlandbolt.com/technicalinformation/bolt-torque-cha
I take it these would also be good for blown 10m sections in Dunestar filters as well. 73, Steve W1SRD Very good, at least some people on here have been reading spec sheets. while those cdv16 series
Because you run your *own* skimmer using your *own* antennas. You can completely disconnect the internet and it still works! 73, Steve W1SRD ... and just *how* is a copy of CW skimmer running on a co
Good question. Sorry, I just saw CQ-Contest in the Subject line. W1SRD I am not sure how this got on Towertalk but the discussion started on CQ-Contest and should probably continue there as this disc
KF7P makes very nice stand-offs and not too pricey -- especially compared to the price of the tower, coax, control cables, etc.. www.kf7p.com. I have no pecuniary interest. Just a happy customer. 73,
Does grounding the shield on both ends enhance the shielding or is this for lightning protection? 73, Steve In my humble: You shall ground the shield in both the tower end and the shack end. You shou
I just used a brand new K1550 in the LM470 tiltover fixture. I would say marginal at best. The brake was squeeling like a pig by the time we got the tower lowered. Maybe the K1550 was made better bac