But you will need to model it to get the new lengths.
Chuck W5PR
On Thu, May 30, 2019 at 1:50 PM Wes <wes_n7ws@triconet.org> wrote:
> No experience with this antenna, but 1/4 OD should be a even better
> (snugger)
> fit in .058" wall than .049".
>
> Wes N7WS
>
> On 5/30/2019 11:00 AM, AE5B wrote:
> > Rebuilding a M2 6M7JHV after losing the tower in a Texas windstorm. One
> > section of the boom will need to be replaced. Some of the elements
> survived in
> > reasonable shape and can be reused but a few of the element halves will
> need
> > to be replaced. M2's elements are 3/8"OD X .049" wall tubes with a
> 1/4"OD X
> > 10" solid rod inserted. The only thing I have found is 3/8"OD X .058
> wall 6063
> > tubes. Will the thicker wall 3/8 OD elements be sufficient with inner
> rod?
> > Comments and hints welcome from anyone who has rebuilt a JHV.
> >
> > John
> >
> > AE5B
> >
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