FWIW I've been rotating a 4-El SteppIR at 100ft with a G-800DXA for about 18 months with no problems. This includes the fall and early winter of 2003 when we had some of the worst wind conditions I'v
To All - I've used a Weller Catalog No. WPA2 "Pyropen" successfully for years. I don't solder outside unless absolutely necessary, but this iron has done the job for me on PL-259's and smaller jobs.
John - Myself and another local friend used Rust Bullet for the first time last year and so far we are very happy with it. Bring several sets of disposable gloves and full body painter's coveralls, h
To each his own, but I've been pinning my masts to my rotators (Hy-Gain and Yaesu) for 30 years and never experienced a rotator failure. And, of course, I've never had to worry about antennas slippin
VERY interesting. With all respect to the writer, I'd like to hear other opinions on this one, i.e., the coil baluns should be treated a zero length. -- Original Message -- From: "Keith Dutson" <kjdu
Gene - Don't worry, questions are always good. The drain holes are supposed to be on the bottom - at all times. That's the only way they can drain. 73, Bob - W3YY ____________________________________
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Rick - I will send you one and also post it on my web site www.w3yy.com later tonight. 73, Bob - W3YY _______________________________________________ See: http://www.mscomputer.com for "Self Supporti
It's Polyrod, not Polygon, but I don't have the link. You probably can Google it. 73, Bob- W3YY _______________________________________________ See: http://www.mscomputer.com for "Self Supporting Tow
Ward - Amen to your comment below! I've seen this result of this in the workplace, but have never been able to quite express the cause as well as you have. -- Ward N0AX: Today, I see a fundamental la
Dave - I understand your frustration and, yes, insurance adjusters are not usually familiar with ham radio. But I can tell you if you go into this with the attitude that the insurance guy is a jerk a
Gedas - Maybe your particular rotator is defective and should be returned. Did you do the indoor performance and check and alignment procedure (page 8 of the manual) before installing? Make sure the
Tom - If you have to remove them for some reason, I'd recommend the old-fashioned car jack mentioned in another reply. You might, however, just consider driving the existing ground rods into the grou
Scott I use Lithium grease. Will not freeze or become liquid at high temperatures. Have successfully used it in my thrust bearings for years. I'm sure there are other good products that other might r
To All - There are actually two manufacturers of the the type of connector described. I agree, they seem to be the best kept secrets in ham radio, although I have mentioned them from time to time on
All - I got a discount on a Force 12 Magnum 240N I purchased from Tom last year at Dayton. In the absence of prior information, I'd suggest just asking about any discounts when you see him at Dayton.
Tony - I applied Rust Bullet here a couple of years ago to my 120ft Rohn 45G tower. So far it seems to be doing the job and it looks like a good product. If you do the job on the tower, purchase some
I have both a G-2800DXA and G-1000DXA rotator at my station. The control boxes for both were damaged in a recent lightning strike and are back at the factory for repair. Can I still rotate the antenn
Neil - Not sure what you mean. He hangs from his lanyard? He wraps it around the tower? Any details? Generally, this doesn't sound like the proper use of a fall arrest lanyard. Bob __________________
At my QTH, Dave's response arrived before the original post to which he was replying. Maybe ESP? Bob - W3YY _______________________________________________ ___________________________________________