In a message dated 98-09-02 11:18:41 EDT, amaertz@oppd.com writes:
<< I am unable to tighten the 2M U bolts to the
fiberglass cross boom enough to prevent it from slipping and thus
rotating (in the vertical plane) to where the two yagis are no longer
parallel. >>
The first thing is to make sure you're using U-bolts with saddles. These
come with muffler clamps but not all U-bolts. You're trying to add some more
friction to the joint.
I think that the fiberglass is pretty strong and probably stronger than
the aluminum tubing. Try tightening it a little more too.
Cheers, Steve K7LXC
http://www.championradio.com
Champion Radio Products
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