I just downloaded and compared the three Hygain TH series beams and there
doesn't seem to be any difference in any of the SPECS
between the 6DX, 6DXX and 7DX on gain, fb, wind load, turning radius, ect.
The only difference seems to be in the boom to mast mounting mechanisms,
interesting.
Bob AD5VJ
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> [mailto:towertalk-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of AD5VJ Bob
> Sent: Monday, November 09, 2009 8:10 PM
> To: towertalk@contesting.com
> Subject: [TowerTalk] Element straightness
>
> I am reading a thread after searching the archives from 1998
> that is talking about the straightening, leveling of
> elements. Some good information here and is being absorbed,
> thanks to all.
>
> I originally was searching for a different answer:
>
> I have a TH6DXX and have just assembled it and it is laying
> on three fiberglass chairs out in the back yard. It is not
> new, but used. I have noticed after preliminary construction
> of all parts that the end most reflector mounting bracket is
> bent such that the reflector ends bend in towards the front
> of the beam. It is as though someone after assembling it
> placed it on its end and rocked it back and forth or something.
>
> Do I need to buy a new bracket (diminished F/B?), it is not
> apparent that any mechanical soundness has been lost in the
> structure of the bracket, in other words is looks as strong
> as the others, it is just bent forward whereby the ends of
> the reflector comes angled forward about 4 inches at each end somehow.
>
> Just worried about the specs taking a hit as a result.
>
> Bob AD5VJ
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