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  1. old goat 321

    Galaxy DX959

    Hey buddy. Dont let the actions of others influence you not to enjoy what you like. I had the same feelings while listening to these knuckle heads over by me. But i enjoy using my radios to talk to my brother in law. We go to the range or fishing sometimes and talk on the way. Shoot the bull...
  2. old goat 321

    Antenna Mounting Advice

    Opps, think i found the answer, but more info is better than none.
  3. old goat 321

    Antenna Mounting Advice

    Can the polyphaser lightning protector be mounted on a tower instead of a grounding block? My coax will be going into the house at about 18' above the ground. Can it be grounded to the tower or can i run a ground cable from it to a ground rod? This is pretty new to me. The tower and penetrator...
  4. old goat 321

    Back to studying for my Ham License

    Hey 357. Get that ticket and keep us in the loop. I was thinking about getting mine as well. I bought the books last year and have taken tons of practice exams on hamtest Just havent pulled the trigger as of yet. There are only a few people on cb in my area. I was listening to them moan and...
  5. old goat 321

    Is this a Rohn tower?

    Well, im finished with the bottom two sections. I took my time and checked the welds. Seems pretty sturdy. Im not going to climb it though. I will put it on a hinge plate mount.
  6. old goat 321

    Tuning the MFJ SPT500 Super Penetrator

    The heat shrink tubing im looking at has a dielectric strength of 500v/mil. Its inexpensive and easy to use. If it keeps the swr normal that will be fine for my needs. But a question ranch. Should i run it past the upper standoff and screw the standoff into it? Or should i butt into the...
  7. old goat 321

    Tuning the MFJ SPT500 Super Penetrator

    Wow. Were you running a lot of power? Im running a stock radio. If not then i will use your method. Nothing written in stone yet and im in no hurry. Im trying to "get it right the first time ".
  8. old goat 321

    Tuning the MFJ SPT500 Super Penetrator

    I am going to address the upper insulator. But instead of using the "Ranch55" approach im going to use a heat shrink tube that insulates up to 600 v. Instead of removing the insulator, im going to overlap it and the radiator with the tubing. Im not sure how long. I could go past the upper...
  9. old goat 321

    Tuning the MFJ SPT500 Super Penetrator

    Thats just the kind of info im looking for. I have a used Galaxy 2547 thats .0005 off freq. A used A99 thats splintered, a used good looking Penetrator, thats going on top of my used 34' tv tower. The only new stuff will be 100' of TM LMR 400 and a MFJ-872 swr meter that i bought a while back. I...
  10. old goat 321

    Tuning the MFJ SPT500 Super Penetrator

    All good info Ranch. I just picked up a used Penetrator. The operator said it was erected in 2012. Im in the process of cleaning the slip joints and checking for cracks and such. I read your post on making a new top insulator with ptfe pipe. Im kicking around the idea of using double walled...
  11. old goat 321

    Is this a Rohn tower?

    Good advice Blackcat. Im in Northeast Pa. I will keep my eyes open. I surely dont want to get hurt, or have 18 feet of tower come down on my roof.
  12. old goat 321

    Is this a Rohn tower?

    I seen the splits. They are in the top section. Maybe 4 feet from the top. I was going to cut the tower above the splits and mount it . I will put up more pics tomorrow. I definitely dont want to climb it. But maybe a hinge mount may be the trick. If it doesn't break in half.
  13. old goat 321

    Is this a Rohn tower?

    Im wondering what it is. It seems to be in good shape. I cant find any info on it. Can i climb it? Will it handle a 4 element beam down the road? Sorry for the nube questions but this is not within my area of expertise.
  14. old goat 321

    Is this a Rohn tower?

    Also, i plan to erect around 37 feet of tower with a hygain penetrator on top. The base will be in cement and a house mount around 20 feet. Will i need to guy the remaining 17 feet?
  15. old goat 321

    Is this a Rohn tower?

    hhy
  16. old goat 321

    RM KL203-P

    Thanks Tallman..
  17. old goat 321

    RM KL203-P

    I'm sorry for the misunderstanding what I'm talking about is an AC to DC power supply that would be sufficient to run the small amp.
  18. old goat 321

    RM KL203-P

    Hey Bamm, what size amp do you need to run your 203p?