In a message dated 4/14/02 6:33:18 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
n4zr@contesting.com writes:
> Steve and I have agreed to disagree on the need for additional rivets. I
> have not had anything even approaching an element rivet failure in 5 years
> with 3 force12 antennas.
Well, location is everything. Guys in more wind-prone areas (like Texas)
DO have this problem and I highly recommend anyone putting in a couple of
back-up off-setting rivets. Hey - couldn't hurt!
Our Texas compadres called KLM antennas Konstantly Losing Metal. They
typically function as a great antenna destruct lab.
>
> In my limited experience, anything that breaks up the smooth surface of
the
> elements, such as bolts or (gasp) tubing clamps, displays an almost
magical
> ability to latch onto the nearest guy wire or tag line during installation.
>
AMEN! Hoseclamps on elements - UGHH. Viva la rivets!
Cheers,
Steve K7LXC
TOWER TECH
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