Hi, all concerned:
The rotator clamp held the mast just fine for more than a year since
01/03/2007; now, even though all 6 of the 1/2" clamp-bolts have been
retightened, the mast is slipping again.
We've had several "microbursts", as defined by neighbors witnessing trees
toppling down and/or being heavily damaged along straigh-line paths in the
area. One incident was within 30M of the tower; thank Goodness for the grace
of near-misses.
Fwiw, 2 homebrew antenna-to-mast clamps, in a TH11 and 402CD shortstack, made
with DXE U-bolts and half-inch aluminum angle stock, have not budged.
Been reading the searchable archives. Is a SlippNott, purchased or homebrew,
the way to go?
Help, please.
Tia & 73,
Dave, W8FGX
Cincinnati
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