Hello all! I have been offered a position at my high school to teach ham radio as a class. The administration also said that they would be willing to have a tower installed! The one problem is that I
Id go with a 40 foot crank up tower in that position. Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef> ________________________________ From: TowerTalk <towertalk-bounces@contesting.com> on behalf of Ross
Ross, Look into US Tower's MA-40 crank-up tubular mast with a small SteppIR yagi on top. Crank the mast down when the wind blows. Also, it tilts over, so you can do all antenna work standing on the g
Ask if the school has any lifts. My high school did for painting and adjusting lights on the stage. Knowing if the do and the height and lift capacity my help in determine how high.On the other han
Not to rain on the parade but did they give you a budget or at least some guidance on money you can request/spend? Best know what your financial parameters before you get started? W5BXE _____________
I agree with others that a 40' crank up would be a good choice. Such as Tashjian LM237 or LM354 if the budget allows. Not a mast. Regarding antennas, I think for teaching 20m only might be a difficul
If the budget it tight the th2mk3 is a great triband antenna. During the day 40 is not quite a option. You could rig a sloper or dipole down the road Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef> ______
Around here the rural Satellite and TV antenna installers would be an excellent hire. Any possibility of getting a local radio club involved? Surely they would welcome the chance to further the local
Author: GEO Badger via TowerTalk <towertalk@contesting.com>
Date: Mon, 12 Apr 2021 21:14:19 +0000 (UTC)
John, I suggest you contact your school's governing body and municipal people. This needs to be a professional install, no jenkie ham install. While beams would be nice, and a tri-bander would be bet
On 4/12/21 2:14 PM, GEO Badger via TowerTalk wrote: John, I suggest you contact your school's governing body and municipal people. This needs to be a professional install, no jenkie ham install. Whil
Ross, I see from your signature that you are associated with ASU. There are some great resources around the Phoenix area. The ham clubs would be a great resource (there are several) as well as HRO, w
Author: GEO Badger via TowerTalk <towertalk@contesting.com>
Date: Tue, 13 Apr 2021 17:52:58 +0000 (UTC)
Interestingly enough, I have been pondering your statement during the early morning hours as I try to go back to sleep. You say "teaching" Amateur radio. How many students in the school? Have they be
Author: Phil G via TowerTalk <towertalk@contesting.com>
Date: Tue, 13 Apr 2021 15:09:47 -0400
Ross, I recommend that you pay close attention to Brian. Tons of wisdom in his post! Phil, W4NGU Sent from my iPhone _______________________________________________ __________________________________