Hello, I've just checked the archives and was surprised not to find any info on this topic (Its happened to us all, right ?) ..... I have acquired a Hygain beam, which took a tumble (that is why I ha
Robert: I would think that heating the elements would not be a good idea. The melting point of aluminum is 1220 F and I think that you would deform the element and weaken it if you get it hot enough
The tips on the Hy-Gain antennas that I have owned have a pretty thin wall and if they are bent and straightened they will weaken and eventually break. I would replace them. John KK9A Hello, I've jus
I would try filling the tubing with sand and manually straightening it. You did not say how bad the bend is. If the element is kinked it is not possible to straighten it. 73, Dan, N5AR Hello, I've ju
I routinely hand-straighten bent element pices. Some great antennas have risen from piles of destroyed antenna bones. The results are not pefect but: 1. you can't tell from a distance 2. you can stil
In my experience, if an element bends slightly, it can be straightened and is still useful. If it is bent more than about 10 degrees the aluminum will be weakened and probably should be replaced. 73,