Rick... Looks like a fun/work project. Pretty cool. I've been neglecting my radio restoration projects to take time to build an Elecraft K1 CW Ham rig. Finished it a few nights ago and have been working the US on 5 watts... Ron
Hey Ron, I was just thinking about emailing you to see if acquired any new toy's. WOW working the US on 5 watts, that Crazy Wave is remarkable. It would not surprise me if you couldn't work stations out of the country. I need to start studying again and upgrade. The problem is finding the time, and that's not a complaint, I'd rather be to busy. Yes Dave's tower was a find project, it's really a nice toy! Rick
We need more material like this on TV. We used to subscribe to that 1000 channel digital cable, but after a while it was boring! So we got rid of it. Radio is better than TV.
I can't watch anymore! It brings back memories. Just kidding. Looks like a good solid installation. Is it a ROHN 45G or 55G? How many guy wires? Directed R.F. is a good way to make DX contacts.
I just got off work and was looking for something to settle me down a little. This vid did the trick. I really enjoyed it. Learned a lot. I've never seen a Ham antenna being erected. They were always "just there".
The height of the tower is important. You want to have the antenna at 1/4 wavelegnth or better. The higher the better.
My single, multiband wire antenna ( a G5RVjr) was only 25 ft high at my old house, or in ham-speak QTH. When I moved to my present home, I got it up 60 plus feet in a tree. All of a sudden, I was able to work stations that never answered me before.
I assume this antenna is for transmitting and receiving, right? What kind of a license do you need to put up something like that? Very interesting setup.
Yep both receive and transmit. Dave can transmit up to 1,500 watts. You need an Amateur Radio Licenses and there are three, Technician, General, and Extra Class. The later being the highest class.
Looks like a nice setup there...it doesn't look like there are guy wires, did the fact it was partially buried in concrete allow him to not have to have them?
Yes, there are no guide wires. Dave picked the tower manufacturer and what was going to be on it, and the height so that no guide wire are needed. He looked up several tower manufactures' specifications to make his decision. It is neat that there are no wires run into. Thanks.
what size/kind of mast did dave use?
bunker2k1 1 year ago
@bunker2k1
ROHN Self-Supporting Towers 12"
AllAmericanFiveRadio 1 year ago
Not including the antennas; what did that whole project cost altogether; including all the cement and stuff.
1DanielChristensen 2 years ago
nice tower Dave, looks great.
nekromanticprod 2 years ago
Thank You Dave, I really enjoyed the video. Good DX!
XXXJAB 3 years ago
Your welcome!
AllAmericanFiveRadio 3 years ago
Great Video.Wish I had such a great shack and tower. 73
carousel19 3 years ago
When Daves took his first baby steps, he walked over to the radio and turned it on.
Yesterday he completed modified a power amplifier to work specifically on the 6 meter band. He is having a blast!
AllAmericanFiveRadio 3 years ago
Rick... Looks like a fun/work project. Pretty cool. I've been neglecting my radio restoration projects to take time to build an Elecraft K1 CW Ham rig. Finished it a few nights ago and have been working the US on 5 watts... Ron
Ronbob59 3 years ago
Hey Ron, I was just thinking about emailing you to see if acquired any new toy's. WOW working the US on 5 watts, that Crazy Wave is remarkable. It would not surprise me if you couldn't work stations out of the country. I need to start studying again and upgrade. The problem is finding the time, and that's not a complaint, I'd rather be to busy. Yes Dave's tower was a find project, it's really a nice toy! Rick
AllAmericanFiveRadio 3 years ago
We need more material like this on TV. We used to subscribe to that 1000 channel digital cable, but after a while it was boring! So we got rid of it. Radio is better than TV.
Hammondlover2 3 years ago
Radio is a lot of fun. There is always something interesting going on shortwave and the Ham bands.
AllAmericanFiveRadio 3 years ago
I can't watch anymore! It brings back memories. Just kidding. Looks like a good solid installation. Is it a ROHN 45G or 55G? How many guy wires? Directed R.F. is a good way to make DX contacts.
Have Fun!
John
jstrunck 3 years ago
It's Rohn 25.
You can't get a house bracket for anything else.
Dummerd 2 years ago
@Dummerd damn that thing costs thousands of dollars; thousands; for a metal lattice...
1DanielChristensen 2 years ago
@1DanielChristensen you can get a used one for about 200 $
KB1PTH 1 year ago
Rick,
I just got off work and was looking for something to settle me down a little. This vid did the trick. I really enjoyed it. Learned a lot. I've never seen a Ham antenna being erected. They were always "just there".
Thanks for taking the time to show us.
This was cool.
Regards,
John
joernone 3 years ago
John,
This is the only opportunity I ever had to record the construction of a tower. I found it very interesting and it works so well.
Rick
AllAmericanFiveRadio 3 years ago
The height of the tower is important. You want to have the antenna at 1/4 wavelegnth or better. The higher the better.
My single, multiband wire antenna ( a G5RVjr) was only 25 ft high at my old house, or in ham-speak QTH. When I moved to my present home, I got it up 60 plus feet in a tree. All of a sudden, I was able to work stations that never answered me before.
jim874 3 years ago
Yes the height is key, and now my friend Dave is wondering why he did not do this long age. 73.
AllAmericanFiveRadio 3 years ago
I assume this antenna is for transmitting and receiving, right? What kind of a license do you need to put up something like that? Very interesting setup.
CameramanLink 3 years ago
Yep both receive and transmit. Dave can transmit up to 1,500 watts. You need an Amateur Radio Licenses and there are three, Technician, General, and Extra Class. The later being the highest class.
AllAmericanFiveRadio 3 years ago
awesome rig!
damusician 3 years ago
Yes it is Dave is planning on contacting New Zealand and Australia soon. Thanks.
AllAmericanFiveRadio 3 years ago
Looks like a nice setup there...it doesn't look like there are guy wires, did the fact it was partially buried in concrete allow him to not have to have them?
retrochad 3 years ago
Yes, there are no guide wires. Dave picked the tower manufacturer and what was going to be on it, and the height so that no guide wire are needed. He looked up several tower manufactures' specifications to make his decision. It is neat that there are no wires run into. Thanks.
AllAmericanFiveRadio 3 years ago