[NLRS] Tripod for sale

[Dr. Gerald N. Johnson]

Correction wrong case for the second link, should be:
http://www.geraldj.networkiowa.com/PIX/DishMount.jpg

73, Jerry, K0CQ

On 4/20/2016 3:37 PM, Dr. Gerald N. Johnson wrote:
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> 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:
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>> 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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