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Re: [TowerTalk] which rope for element anti-vibration

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Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] which rope for element anti-vibration
From: Paul N1BUG FN55mf <paul@n1bug.com>
Date: Wed, 7 Sep 2022 06:23:50 -0400
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I considered that. In an ideal world I would replace the 20 year old, already brittle (but intact) antenna or as you suggest redesign the element taper. Unfortunately it's not an ideal world. If this one doesn't calm down with rope added, it will come off the tower permanently.

73,
Paul N1BUG



On 9/5/22 21:56, john@kk9a.com wrote:
I would look into significantly reducing the diameter of the element tubing
and use long Ø3/8 tips.

John KK9A
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