LMR-SW540 Repeater feedline
My experience using LMR-SW540 feedline on my backyard repeater.
Towers
Rotator Lightning protection
Build your own protection using MOV’s and save a bundle.
Tower Time – Lightning suppression
Trying to keep my shinny 100ft lightning rod from damaging gear.
Tower Time – Part 8 – Wrap up
Inspection The county building department came out after the tower was set and signed of on the project. With this formality complete I was able […]
Tower Time – Part 7 – Crane day
The weather which was forecast to be warm but wet, stayed warm and dry with an overcast sky, moderate winds and temp in the 50s. […]
Tower Time – Part 6 – RSL Assembly
Putting together a one ton erector set.
Tower Time – Part 5 – Zoning variance application
My journey down the tower zoning path.
Tower Time – Part 4 – Foundation
Tower site preparation, foundation excavation and pouring.
Tower Time – Part 3 – Permits and erector sets for big boys
County building permits and picking up the tower from the distributor.
Tower Time – Part 2 – Tower make and model
With the tower requirements understood the next step is to identify the manufacturer and model.
Tower time – Part 1- Requirements
Ok time to explore putting up a tower, starting the needs assessment and selection process.