To: | N6KJ <kelly@thejohnsons.ws> |
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Subject: | Re: [TowerTalk] Steppir VS UV Light |
From: | Rick Tavan <tavan@tibco.com> |
Date: | Tue, 23 Mar 2004 08:03:07 -0800 |
List-post: | <mailto:towertalk@contesting.com> |
When I complained, they sent me some more gratis and promised to
increase the standard length. However, the antenna was already in the
air, so I just saved the extra for use in the next maintenance project. I was only about six inches short. Even if they did increase the standard a little, it would be easy to use just a little too much on each joint and still run out. Glad to hear their more recent advice on local sources. (And I hope they decide to increase the standard length some more!) I've heard that some owners skip the tape because they use the antenna for portable applications like FD. They say the tubes stay nicely extended by joint friction. The tape is apparently an added precaution. That being said, I would always use the tape in a permanent installation and live with the potential aggravation of future disassembly. /Rick N6KJ wrote: _______________________________________________The one thing SteppIR should do, though, is include more of the tape they use to waterproof the telescoping element sections. They don't supply enough of it. Anyone know where to get more? Also, it would be nice if you didn't need the tape at all. If you ever want to break the antenna down and take it someplace all that tape is a real pain! See: http://www.mscomputer.com for "Self Supporting Towers", "Wireless Weather Stations", and lot's more. Call Toll Free, 1-800-333-9041 with any questions and ask for Sherman, W2FLA. _______________________________________________ TowerTalk mailing list TowerTalk@contesting.com http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/towertalk |
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