This is not meant as a direct reply to any of the previous posts, but in reading this thread it prompted me to share the following experience I had. I have a F12 Magnum 240N 2-el 40-meter beam at 120
To All - Yes, as far as vandalism goes, this is not by any means a complete solution, but at least it keeps the neighbor's 8-year old from doing it with a jack-knife or local critters from chewing on
Larry - I was gonna pick this one up, but couldn't find a Tic-Ring that would fit. 73, Bob - W3YY --Original Message-- From: towertalk-bounces@contesting.com [mailto:towertalk-bounces@contesting.com]
Bob - Amen 73, Bob - W3YY --Original Message-- From: towertalk-bounces@contesting.com [mailto:towertalk-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Robert Morris Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2007 10:21 PM To: L
Well, I have to confess that I don't know exactly what the term "wire rope" means, but I successfully used 7x19 galvanized aircraft control cable (both 3/16" and 1/4") for guys for 30 years. This mak
Eric - possible. But that's not what aircraft the top of a paint can, too... stretchy than 7-strand wire rope under could be a problem at another. Eric, I consider you a friend, but that was a real p
A personal response to Eric was accidentally cc'd to others. Sri for the bandwidth. This is an issue between Eric and myself, not others. 73, Bob - W3YY ______________________________________________
Rob - Your definitions are most likely correct and more precise, but I have seen the 450 ohm version referred to as Ladder Line. For example, the 450-ohm "Ladder Line" used with the DX Engineering Re
Glen - I have a 4-element SteppIR at 100ft that I turn with a G-1000DXA without problems, so you might be fine with that rotator. I also own a G-2800DXA that I use with a Force 12 Magnum 240N, and it
For the record, regarding the original question, I concur with the suggestion to use Phillystran or another non-conductive guy. There are many other good reasons to use non-conductive guys (you can t
Paul - Please make sure you fix it, HI. I think you were the only NNY section I worked in one of the SS contests! NNY = Rare Section. 73, Bob - W3YY --Original Message-- From: towertalk-bounces@conte
Mike - You beat me to the punch. The Palomar "Balun Kit" was what I was going to recommend, but I see, after reading the responses that you have already done that. I've successfully used these on 160
Mike - Are you using the connectors, crimp tool, and cable supplied by DX Engineering? I have their crimp tool and connectors but found them very hard to use and was not confident about the resulting
Tim - Thanks for the input. I used their stripper, crimp tool, and connectors, but not their flooded RG-6. I used regular Belden RG-6. It's been a while, so I'll have to try this again to tell you ex
I guess you know what I meant, but I did mean "I didn't feel the CABLE was properly connecting to the connector." Tim - Thanks for the input. I used their stripper, crimp tool, and connectors, but no
Jamie - I love the concept of homebrew, and have tried it myself with antenna switches, but it's really hard to beat something like the Ameritron RCS-8V or something like that. Give that some thought
For Sale: Green Heron RT-20 Controller. Like new perfect/mint condition. Only used about 1 year. $475.00 plus shipping. 73, Bob - W3YY 703-830-1480 (H), 301-960-1423 (W), or w3yy@cox.net. ___________
Arne - I use this type of connector and love it. I have types made by two different manufacturers. The one you picture looks like one of the connectors I have, but can't be sure. 73, Bob - W3YY I wou
I haven't used the crimp style connector so can only comment on clamp type. It seems that the advantages of clamp type would be (1) no crimp tool required (usually expensive), and (2) no deformation
Rob - I've successfully used the flat top sections for over 30 years with various antenna/mast combinations. I'm currently using a 45AG4 on my 120ft tower to turn a Force 12 Magnum 240N 40-meter beam