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Subject: [TowerTalk] Anyone Have (Possibly OT)
From: Joe <wa6rkn@gmail.com>
Reply-to: "Tower and HF antenna construction topics." <towertalk@contesting.com>
Date: Sun, 24 Jan 2010 08:58:28 -0800
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Not a tower related request...but....perhaps someone here can help....

Last week, a micro burst of wind here in Reno, snapped my Tram 1481 VHF-UHF 
antenna just above the first joint.

(The Tram 1481 is the 17 foot, 3 section, dual band antenna that sports a gain 
of 8.3 VHF and 11.something UHF...Here in Reno, it is a great antenna for 
working mountainous terrain!)

As it is a Chinese made antenna, there are no parts distributors, even though 
the same antenna is sold under various brands.

So, anyone here have a Tram 1481 that has failed in other areas or that has 
been replaced that I might snag that middle section?  

Gotta say I was disappointed in the antenna..it only lasted 5 years under 
severe conditions....I don't think it 'saw' 90 mph winds more than 50 times in 
its life....GAH!   

I know I can buy a replacement, but  would really like to try and get this one 
going again....my 'fix it, don't junk it' mentality is showing....

My email is above....I am in Reno, Nevada....be great is someone can help.

Many thanks in advance!

Joe Wolfe
WA6RKN
Reno, Nevada
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