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I won't even bother mentioning the value of having an antenna totally completed before crews are assembled and rental equipment is scheduled. The Alumaweld wire is selected because of its strength, electrical characteristics and flexibility. If you substitute any other wire, the antenna will certainly tune differently and the mechanical design may well be compromised. I suggest you postpone your installation party until you get the proper wire. The Alumaweld wire is available from us directly by calling the factory when it opens on Monday morning at 800 248 1985. 73 Natan W6XR Force 12 East Ithaca, NY -----Original Message----- From: Bgsalesmel@cs.com [mailto:Bgsalesmel@cs.com] Sent: Saturday, September 08, 2001 12:18 AM To: Force12Talk@qth.com Subject: [Force 12 Talk] Need help/info - please The man-lift is ordered for in the morning, this C-3/4 is going up on Sunday. Just found out that previous owner did NOT include the loading "wires", he did send the tuning "jumper" set. No real stress here, right? The wire just adds to the electrical length, right? Instructions say this is 1/8" Alumaweld wire - fat chance of finding that in this resort town (Coeur d'Alene, ID). Says to use cable clamps to attach to spreader with loop back on itself and the bolt in the stud on the element. Does anyone know - can I substitute some 1/8" SS wireline (aircraft type)? I don't want to change the dia any, since this is a loading wire system. OR, should I just use some copper ground wire (real soft compared to the Alumaweld), like a #10 or so? Please reply direct to my email since I am on the "digest" method of getting this list. Thanks and 73's, Mel Frost - KD7DCR (new ham - first real ant) -------------------------------------------- Force12Talk mailing list provided as a service by Force 12 Antennas, Inc. Web sites: http://www.qth.com/force12 and http://www.force12inc.com Submissions: send to Force12Talk@qth.com To unsubscribe: send a blank e-mail to Force12Talk-leave@qth.com Force12Talk Message Archive: http://www.qth.com/force12/list/force12talk For problems with the list, contact n4zr@qth.com -------------------------------------------- Force12Talk mailing list provided as a service by Force 12 Antennas, Inc. Web sites: http://www.qth.com/force12 and http://www.force12inc.com Submissions: send to Force12Talk@qth.com To unsubscribe: send a blank e-mail to Force12Talk-leave@qth.com Force12Talk Message Archive: http://www.qth.com/force12/list/force12talk For problems with the list, contact n4zr@qth.com |
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