Hi Rudy, My situation is similar, although different. I have an above ground base but without the water table issues. My problem was bedrock. The tower has been up for over 5 years without a problem,
As I pointed out - similar, but my issue was bedrock, his is water table. It's never too late.... 73, Joe WDØM _______________________________________________ ________________________________________
Not wanting to continue to re-state the obvious - my initial response stated there was a difference between our installations - would be nice if you would acknowledge that, rather than continue to pu
Hi Eric, I had a similar "problem" with rock just inches under the soil on my 5 acres here in Colorado. With more than a little trepidation, I decided to install the tower base above ground by cement
http://www.tennadyne.com/slipp_nott.htm Happens to the best of us! 73, Joe WDØM _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTalk mailing list
My scariest repair happened in the summer of 1963 - I was a new high school grad, working for the California Institute of Technology's Owens Valley Radio Observatory near Big Pine, CA. We had turned
Yep - I'm thinking that "Maverick" (Tom Cruise) got the nickname from that event, and "Goose" (Anthony Edwards) did too, since that's almost what they did to me.... ;-) 73 Joe _______________________
Hi Alfredo, A very nice installation - very creative and it looks like it will be easier to work on the rotator if necessary. Thanks for sharing! 73, Joe WDØM -- Joe WDØM Pagosa Springs, CO HTTP://ww
I use a section of stainless steel (good quality). Wrap it around the leg, then use a stainless steel hose clamp to hold your copper wire in place against the stainless steel "plate". Works well - no
Webcam First is a free video software program that will monitor movement and send you an e-mail of the image: http://www.webcamfirst.com/ If you want several views, it allows multiple webcams. The ne
I have a US Tower TX-455 (55 foot) crank up/tilt-over, with a TiltPlate that allows working onthe antenna at ground level. It's withstood 90 mph gusts here in the Rockies. I also have a SteppIR 4L wi
The US Tower TX-455 has a tilt over option. My tower has withstood 90 mph gusts with a SteppIR 4L with the 30/40 add on. I also have the NN4ZZ TiltPlate that brings everything down to ground level -
I use a Makita 1/2 inch reversible drill with a Fulton K2550 winch with no problems. Way easier than the "armstrong" method.... http://wd0m.com/ Click on Ham Radio and then on "Fulton K2550 Winch on
Hi Vic, You could probably get some great ideas by directing your query to the SteppIR group: SteppIR@yahoogroups.com I've owned my 4L SteppIR with the 30/40 add on for over 5 years, and been very ha
I use 1/4 inch dacron rope attached to bungee cords, with a "safety" rope around the bungee cord to make it fail-safe. Works fine here in the Colorado Rockies at 7500 feet, with TONS of sunshine and
Hi Mick, I've had a G-1000 SDX for about 10 yeas, and it'e been a great performer, no problems at all. I had a Mosley Pro57-B 40 in Alaska, as well as a Cushcraft 5L 6M yagi on the tower, and the G-1
Just ordered an ICE suppressor and received it within 10 days. We experienced a lightning strike near the house a month or so ago, and none of the ham gear protected by the ICE suppressors was impact
That's the case - we're in a very heavy lightning-prone area, and the phone lines are hit often. Our power lines are underground however. All the damage I've ever experienced comes from phone lines,
Hi Luke, First - you're right - you are NOT supposed to put grease on the friction plates....they're supposed to have "friction", not be greased, even accidentally, as you point out in your note. Tha
Hi Luke, I've replaced the K1550 with a K2550 on my US Tower TX-455. It did require a different bolt pattern, which I accommodated by making an adapter plate. You can check it out by going to my web