- 1. Re: [TowerTalk] rebar grounding (score: 1)
- Author: w4lde <w4lde@numail.org>
- Date: Mon, 19 May 2008 21:51:15 -0400
- Ron, I just moved in to a new home in GA, what I noticed is that the electrical contractor tied to both an external ground rod plus a second tie to the rebar used in the basement walls. My basement i
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2008-05/msg00344.html (10,757 bytes)
- 2. [TowerTalk] Advice on Tower (score: 1)
- Author: w4lde <w4lde@numail.org>
- Date: Sun, 22 Jun 2008 11:39:34 -0400
- I recently have moved to a new home, SW of Atlanta and have a SteppIR 3-element with the 30/40 add on sitting in the garage waiting on a new tower. I have approval from the HOA and County to erect a
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2008-06/msg00464.html (8,829 bytes)
- 3. [TowerTalk] Open wire feed line length (score: 1)
- Author: w4lde <w4lde@numail.org>
- Date: Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:28:39 -0400
- After reading several articles both on and off the WEB regarding a center fed antenna, only one article mentioned a recommended length for the feed line. My shack is located on the second floor of a
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2008-07/msg00032.html (8,368 bytes)
- 4. [TowerTalk] Noise (score: 1)
- Author: w4lde <w4lde@numail.org>
- Date: Tue, 09 Sep 2008 12:15:41 -0400
- If this question is inappropriate for the reflector I apologize but as of last Friday I started to experience significant noise (S-9) on all bands from 160 through 15M with the lower frequencies much
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2008-09/msg00156.html (8,173 bytes)
- 5. [TowerTalk] Noise Folow up (score: 1)
- Author: w4lde <w4lde@numail.org>
- Date: Mon, 15 Sep 2008 20:49:53 -0400
- Original post by Ron W4LDE of last Friday 9-5-08 I started to experience significant noise (S-9) on all bands from 160 through 15M with the lower frequencies much stronger. I thought that it was due
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2008-09/msg00290.html (11,907 bytes)
- 6. Re: [TowerTalk] Noise Folow up (score: 1)
- Author: w4lde <w4lde@numail.org>
- Date: Tue, 16 Sep 2008 18:16:04 -0400
- Billy, Thanks for the input, I believe I have identified the pole where the noise comes from but right now the radio is quite, rechecked the particular pole and it is also very quite, still have two
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2008-09/msg00320.html (17,675 bytes)
- 7. Re: [TowerTalk] Wire Antenna Suggestions Wanted (score: 1)
- Author: w4lde <w4lde@numail.org>
- Date: Tue, 03 Mar 2009 14:10:06 -0500
- I second this idea, I ran it in Fl for over 20 years all bands 80-10M and occasionally on 6. Some very sharp lobs on the higher bands. My ends equaled a twenty meter 1/4 wave. I am now running a 80M
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2009-03/msg00059.html (10,134 bytes)
- 8. [TowerTalk] The right tower (score: 1)
- Author: w4lde <w4lde@numail.org>
- Date: Thu, 10 Sep 2009 15:30:55 -0400
- I was getting ready to order the US Tower MARB-550 55ft tubular tower and first decided to look once again at the US Tower WEB site for ratings. US Tower has updated there web site and now has new HA
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2009-09/msg00133.html (8,380 bytes)
- 9. Re: [TowerTalk] [SteppIR] Re: The right tower (score: 1)
- Author: w4lde <w4lde@numail.org>
- Date: Fri, 11 Sep 2009 10:42:28 -0400
- Thank Lou and to all that have commented. All great advice and or real life experiences. Your input has help me greatly. WHAT A GROUP ('S).... 73 de Ron W4LDE ________________________________________
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2009-09/msg00147.html (22,568 bytes)
- 10. [TowerTalk] Open wire (score: 1)
- Author: w4lde <w4lde@numail.org>
- Date: Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:42:11 -0400
- This is off topic but here goes. I am feeding a 80 meter center feed with open wire, about 100ft feed-line. Due to some new construction work that is going to start on the back of our home this week
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2009-09/msg00501.html (8,037 bytes)
- 11. [TowerTalk] Aluma Tower (score: 1)
- Author: w4lde <w4lde@numail.org>
- Date: Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:55:25 -0500
- I am strongly considering a purchase of a Aluma 50' crankup/tiltover HXD and would appreciate talking to some current owners. Please contact me off the reflector direct at w4lde@numail.org. If anyone
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2009-11/msg00111.html (6,623 bytes)
- 12. [TowerTalk] N - clamp style connector (score: 1)
- Author: w4lde <w4lde@numail.org>
- Date: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:59:14 -0500
- Just getting ready to install some a new beam and coax plus N style male connectors on a new tower. It's been awhile since I last used one (N style) and have reviewed via the WEB and the ARRL handboo
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2010-03/msg00076.html (7,601 bytes)
- 13. Re: [TowerTalk] N - clamp style connector (score: 1)
- Author: w4lde <w4lde@numail.org>
- Date: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:37:16 -0500
- Thanks to all that replied, I remember that I never had soldered the shield and thought that was the correct method. I will also as many have suggested use some heat shrink for stability as well as h
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2010-03/msg00082.html (11,361 bytes)
- 14. Re: [TowerTalk] Shack wiring (score: 1)
- Author: w4lde <w4lde@numail.org>
- Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:40:56 -0400
- Peter, I have something similar but I use an old switched strip without the surge protection just an old fused style, from there I plug in three strips that have both the surge and breaker, thus I ca
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2010-03/msg00252.html (10,282 bytes)
- 15. [TowerTalk] Polyphaser (score: 1)
- Author: w4lde <w4lde@numail.org>
- Date: Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:53:03 -0400
- I am installing new coax from the tower to the shack and have inserted a polyphaser IS-50NX-CO, N-style connector and wanted to check everything out from the shack to the tower before I connect it to
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2010-03/msg00287.html (7,464 bytes)
- 16. Re: [TowerTalk] Polyphaser (score: 1)
- Author: w4lde <w4lde@numail.org>
- Date: Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:33:24 -0400
- Thanks Rodger, great advice. I wasn't sure as to the actual make up of the Polyphaser but from your help and of all the responses now my old brain has kicked into gear. Bitch getting old but I still
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2010-03/msg00301.html (11,321 bytes)
- 17. [TowerTalk] Trouble mounting T-2X (score: 1)
- Author: w4lde <w4lde@numail.org>
- Date: Sat, 20 Mar 2010 11:01:44 -0400
- Started to mount a new T-2X purchased on 3/3/10 yesterday. Made up all of the plugs and checked the rotor out on the ground at the tower. Rotor worked properly on the ground Dropped the tower and til
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2010-03/msg00404.html (8,339 bytes)
- 18. Re: [TowerTalk] Trouble mounting T-2X (score: 1)
- Author: w4lde <w4lde@numail.org>
- Date: Sat, 20 Mar 2010 16:50:06 -0400
- Dick, Looks like the bolts are 1 1/2" long and either a 1/4" or 3/16" and my guess is a 3/16" I believe its 20 threads per inch. There is no markings on the bolt and a standard 1/2" socket fits a lit
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2010-03/msg00420.html (11,595 bytes)
- 19. Re: [TowerTalk] Trouble mounting T-2X (score: 1)
- Author: w4lde <w4lde@numail.org>
- Date: Sat, 20 Mar 2010 17:07:13 -0400
- The bolt holes are deep and would except a 1 1/2" long bolt, I have the uneasy feeling that the threads are not deep enough and we hit bottom long before the bolt is in and secure. I will be calling
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2010-03/msg00421.html (15,940 bytes)
- 20. Re: [TowerTalk] Trouble mounting T-2X (follow up) (score: 1)
- Author: w4lde <w4lde@numail.org>
- Date: Sun, 21 Mar 2010 14:38:38 -0400
- Thanks to everyone who help with my problem. I did make that trip to ACE and got some great help from the staff. First the bolts that were supplied are indeed a 5/16" x 18 at 1 5/8" long. With the he
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2010-03/msg00455.html (12,050 bytes)
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