[NLRS] Tripod for sale

[wb0ljc]

Ax Man has some sturdy tripods. However, they are not
cheap. The last price I saw was $75. They have been in
stock for some time.

73, Gary WBØLJC

On 4/20/2016 3:42 PM, Dr. Gerald N. Johnson wrote:
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>
> Correction wrong case for the second link, should be:
> http://www.geraldj.networkiowa.com/PIX/DishMount.jpg
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> 73, Jerry, K0CQ
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> 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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