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[TowerTalk] New station/want to do it right!

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Subject: [TowerTalk] New station/want to do it right!
From: w9xx@iquest.net (Phil Howlett)
Date: Sat, 28 Aug 1999 22:37:48 -0000
I urge you to spend a couple of dollars more and get a tribander that works
like separate monobanders, the Force12 C19XR or C31XR. I replaced a KT34XA
with a C31XR type aerial of my own creation and the performance improvement
is like the difference between night & day.

73,
Phil, W9XX
----- Original Message -----
From: mike dunlap <mdunlap@pressenter.com>
To: <towertalk@contesting.com>
Sent: Sunday, August 29, 1999 5:01 AM
Subject: [TowerTalk] New station/want to do it right!


>
> Hello Everyone!
>
> I'm the new guy on the block and am setting up a new station (tower ect.)
> for the first time.  I am very mechanical and informed but there is much
> unchartered seas that I must cover in this installation and I need All of
> your inputs!!!
>
> First, the tower needs a little refinishing on a few spots and was hoping
> someone had a good "system" (pre treatment/zinc treatment),
recommendations
> on what to bury my cables in on their 20'+ run and lastly on tribander
> recommendations.  Currently planning on a KLM KT-34xa but am open to all
> suggestions!  My goal: "Bigger ears (within reason) and a small mouth!"
> Not planning on running any amps.
> I know this is a real plate full but if anyone is brave enough to attack
it
> I'll supply the "fork!"
>
> Thanks for your help and the best to you all!!!!
>
> Mike Dunlap K0NWA
>
>
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