Alan Wolke (call sign W2AEW) of the YouTube channel w2aew (https://www.youtube.com/w2aew), purchased some of our BNC male connectors to go on to RG-174 coax for his own personal use. He used them and loved them and produced a fantastic video that is a must see. Very in … Read On ›
In this article we will be going in depth about harvester beater bars. Beater bars are used by a mechanical harvester to vibrate against a plant to extract the fruit or nuts from bush, vine, or tree. Each harvester uses hundreds of these rotating and vibrating around … Read On ›
A dipole antenna is a center insulator, two wires going out in opposite directs and either a coax or ladder line feed line. Most people go with ladder line as it is cheaper, lighter and VERY low loss, but you have to keep it away metal at … Read On ›
Mobile operations have always been important. Either for field signal strength testing, mobile DXing, emergency communications operations, POTA, etc... All of these activities need a solid antenna mounting platform to achieve the best results. This post is all about the field ops performed by Jerry Clements VE6AB … Read On ›
Setting up an antenna can be easy, but living in an HOA restricted community can be rough. We have to have our Christmas decorations put away within 2 days after Christmas or we have to request an extension, we can't park any cars on the street for … Read On ›
In this article we will be going in depth repairing a tent pole. There are many ways to accomplish this, but we will be using simple materials to repair it right. Using the right materials, and when you really need it, the tent won't come collapsing down … Read On ›
Starlink requires a clear view of the sky in a wide arc to have an uninterrupted satellite signal. Many homes, campsites and workplaces don't have an easily accessible location to mount a Starlink dish with this wide arc of unobstructed sky. Scenarios like this are where a … Read On ›
Many people live in a HOA, densely populated area, or just don't have any room for guying. This will definitely limit how high you can reach and what (antenna, flag, etc.) you can elevate. This post will go into detail on how I was able to erect … Read On ›
In this article we will be going in depth about drilling holes into fiberglass tube and rod. There are many useful tips and tricks to know in advance, in order to have the best success. No one likes blown out holes or splinters everywhere and these tips … Read On ›
Introduction This post will be all about guying a push up mast. We will be using the example of a Helium Mining installation at our commercial business location, but the same principles can be used when guying anything. If you missed part one of the commercial business install … Read On ›
Introduction This will be all about guying a push up mast. We will be using the example of a helium mining installation at our commercial business location. If you missed part one of the commercial business install you can see that here "My Helium Mining Installation Part 1 … Read On ›
Introduction This will be as in depth of a helium mining installation as I can make it for the install at our commercial business location. I put together a post for my residential home install that you can see here "My Helium Mining Installation Part 1 – Home … Read On ›
This install guide depicts a Type N male connector onto LMR-600 coaxial cable. The techniques used in this installation guide can be used for almost any crimp on type connector. We will start with the "FAQ" in order to save you some time at the beginning. Connector Install FAQ 1.) … Read On ›
This install guide depicts a Type N male connector onto LMR-400 coaxial cable. The techniques used in this installation guide can be used for almost any crimp on type connector. We will start with the "FAQ" in order to save you some time at the beginning. Connector Install FAQ 1.) … Read On ›
This install guide depicts a RP-SMA male connector onto LMR-400 coaxial cable. The techniques used in this installation guide can be used for almost any crimp on type connector. We will start with the "FAQ" in order to save you some time at the beginning. Connector Install FAQ 1.) The … Read On ›
In part two of this residential Helium Mining Installation series we discussed the fiberglass push up mast that I used for this installation. In part three we will be going in depth on the coax used, RF connectors used, and RF adapters used. This includes the answers … Read On ›
Here it is. The long awaited step-by-step assembly guide for the "MK" series of masts. This also covers the installation for the quick clamps to any other material with the correct wall thickness. This includes topics like: how to assemble it, how to mark the tubes properly, … Read On ›
Table of Contents IntroductionIdentifying Your MinerConfiguring DHCP and Fixed IP SettingsAssigning User-Friendly Names - Address ObjectsAssigning User-Friendly Names - Service ObjectsDirecting Traffic - Access RulesDirecting Traffic - NAT PolicyOptional Access Rules Introduction We're going to take you and your Helium Miner from Relayed to Online in this guide for configuring … Read On ›
In part one of this residential Helium Mining Installation series we discussed antennas, mounting brackets used for the fiberglass push up mast, and which mast I used for this installation. In part two we will be going in depth on the fiberglass mast itself. This includes things … Read On ›
So I finally received my helium miners. This will be as in depth of a helium mining installation as I can make it for the install at my home. I will do another in the future at a commercial property with enterprise level firewalls and internet to … Read On ›
Choosing the right antenna for helium mining is an important topic. There is a lot of confusion out there on YouTube, Reddit, and other forums when it comes to antennas for helium miners. We have been asked countless questions including: What is the best helium antenna, what … Read On ›
Choosing the right fiberglass masts for helium mining antennas is an important topic. There is a lot of confusion out there on YouTube, Reddit, and other forums when it comes to connecting an external antenna to a helium miner. We have been asked countless questions including: What … Read On ›
One of our users has made an excellent YouTube video, illustrating components and partial assembly of one of our mast systems. Check out this video for good ideas and illustrations of the ease of preparation! Mounting and usage tips from our very creative customers… These photos illustrate the use … Read On ›
Do you have a vacuum capacitor or vacuum tuner that is removed from equipment, new or used, working or not performing properly? We test, buy, sell, recycle, and in some select cases “refurbish” vacuum capacitors and vacuum tuners of all major manufacturers. We also buy, sell, and … Read On ›
These photos were furnished courtesy of the Georgia Department of Natural resources in Calhoun, GA. The DNR uses our custom mast configurations on their electrofishing boats with EXCELLENT results! Our tubes are very strong and durable (in this super-abusive service) and VERY reasonably priced! Our custom configurations … Read On ›
With thanks to radio amateurs KK5DR and VE7RF (VE7RF forwarded this information to us for inclusion on this page) , below is a method used to slow down the motors of some of the motor driven military surplus vacuum variable capacitors as removed from military antenna couplers. … Read On ›
Vacuum capacitors are used in a wide variety of applications that require the generation and management of high power radio frequency energy. The vacuum capacitor is extremely stable in electrical characteristics, has extremely low internal dissipation factor (loss) and withstands electrical overloads, such as lightning, with less … Read On ›
One of our users has made an excellent YouTube video, illustrating components and partial assembly of one of our mast systems. Check out this video for good ideas and illustrations of the ease of preparation! Preparing the Max Gain Systems MK-8-HD mast sections for install. Covers the mast … Read On ›
These photos show how easy it is to use either our MK-4 or the MK-6 (shown here) masts on your RV to support flags, banners, or small antennas. The MK-8 would definitely require guying. This user mounted his MK-6 with an accessory called the “flagpole buddy”. We … Read On ›