[NLRS] Tripod for sale

[Dr. Gerald N. Johnson]

The sturdier the camera tripod the better. I have one I have used and 
tipped over several times in the garage and on the road. I have a 
sturdier one that doesn't have a tilt top, but I made my own from a 
couple unistrut corner brackets and a 1/2" clamp bolt with a couple 
Bellvelle (coned) spring washers so the wrench pressure is easily 
adjusted. Picture is at: 
http://www.geraldj.networkiowa.com/PIX/TripodTiltHead.JPG. I use a 
shortened category two lift pin for my azimuth post and welded an 
adapter sleeve that fits that pin to a plate that is bolted to my rig. 
Details of that are at: 
http://www.geraldj.networkiowa.com/PIX/DishMount.JPG I used a shaft 
collar that fit around the adapter sleeve and made a clamp bolt with a 
brass tip to stop spinning in the wind. The big knob is handier than a 
wrench for tightening.

Sometimes ISU surplus has sturdy tripods, but didn't list any this week 
and they closed about a half hour ago and I haven't been there if a 
couple weeks. Standing in the rain to get in as early as possible would 
not have been fun today either. I plan to visit all three Axman stores 
Friday, I'll be on the lookout for a sturdy tripod, I can always use an 
extra if I overbuy.

73, Jerry, K0CQ

On 4/20/2016 12:19 PM, Gregg Lind wrote:
>
>
> I am looking for a tripod for my 10ghz river setup. I am using a camera
> tripod wondering if anyone has a tripod they wish to sell?
>
> I will be at Aurora getting my dish setup tested.   Maybe heavy duty or and
> old setup that you are not using.
>
> Can email me a photo at gregg at thelinds.net or bring to the conference.
>
> Gregg KC0SKM
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