Bill Fisher - W4AN wrote:
>
> I'm starting on the conversion of my 80M 4-square to Rohn-25 (I'm tired
> of fixing broken wire verticals and ropes everywhere).
>
> Question:
>
> The connection between tower sections... What are ya'll doing there?
>
> My idea is to use grease (as usual). Are you also using some kind of
> strap at the junctions ? Is it needed?
>
> 73
>
> Bill, W4AN
>
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> Problems: owner-towertalk@contesting.comI HAVE USED 150' OF
> ROHN FOR TEST ANTENNAS FOR AM BROADCAST. I RUN #8
COPPER WIRE DOWN 1 LEG AND BOND IT AT EACH JOINT WITH HOSE CLAMPS. THIS
WAS A TRIED AND PROVEN WAY TO GET A GOOD CONNECTION.
I HAVE A 4 SQ. ON 80 WITH ELEVATED RADIALS MADE OF 25G WORKS GREAT.
73 JOE CLEMENT W6MR
J & J ANTENNS SERVICE
2203 E. MT. VERNON
ORANGE, CA. 92867
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