Ok the beam is finally operational.
Where's the skip?
Where's the skip?
Ok the beam is finally operational.
Where's the skip?
Ok the beam is finally operational.
Where's the skip?
just afraid to use that brand new Ar 20 I found, no brakes!
I used the AR on a three element for years, yep no brakes, once in a while I would re-calibrate it, not an issue, the motor was never damaged though. I now use the 27-4 also(not on the AR but it would work I am sure), , been up a couple of months,it rocks on the distant S America stations, bit noisy but that more than likely is its close to a huge transformer near the Highway , you can watch the noise level drop as antenna is pointed away from the transformer and out over the ocean. Good luck, hoping for band openings. 73'sStill trying to find a decent rotor cheap ! Tripod is up , 27-4 is easy to setup , just afraid to use that brand new Ar 20 I found , no brakes ! It works wired it to my cheapo box yesterday . But Ham Fest on my end is a few months away . Think I might go w/ that for now & take my chances . Yes ! I know it's not a smart move , but I want to use my Beam !
Are you going to the big one in May, Leo?Bj , One of my locals picked up the complete " Twister 2 " setup @ Ham fest up north from me last Sping/Summer for $85 ! Just hoping I get that lucky , I got told " Again " yesterday by locals I'm going with we need to get there early Friday Am , that's when you get the " Good Stuff " , must say I'm looking forward to it , never been to one before @ 66 years old ! I was going to use a Thrust Bearing , find 5 new ones in cosmoline when cleaning Dee's Dad's house , if correct the same one's I used in the Tripod for his MR-6 when I got smart & recessed his rotor . Believe it or not this was way before the internet & no WWDX for help . Just thought a bit on it & said , " Yup this will work " ! Thanks for the input , like others on here , I know I can count on you for help ! Much appreciated ! 73 , Leo