For splices of 3 inch x 1/8 wall boom, I use 2 1/2" Schedule 40 6061-T6
aluminum pipe. The O.D. is 2.875 and the I.D. is 2.469. Then I have the
O.D. machined to 2.735 - 2.740.
John KK9A / P40A
To: towertalk@contesting.com
Subject: [TowerTalk] Fastening sections of 3" boom material
From: Bill Turner
Date: Mon, 20 Nov 2006 21:36:43 -0800
I'm considering building a long yagi for 20 meters and I see the ARRL
antenna book recommends using 3" aluminum tubing for the boom. One
thing I don't find is how to connect the sections together. There
doesn't appear to be a standard tubing size which would slip either
inside or outside the 3" tubing to allow clamping or riveting. Or
maybe I just missed it.
Any suggestions?
Bill, W6WRT
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