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Subject: C31XR vs Tic Ring Redux
Author: Jack Brabham KZ5A <kz5a@mindspring.com>
Date: 30-Oct-2002 07:06:16
I have a C31XR on a TIC Ring mounted on Rohn 45 and it seems to rotate quite
nicely. Standard installation, no problems.

Jack - KZ5A
----- Original Message -----
From: "Pat Thurman, K7KR" <thurman@primenet.com>
To: "Force12Talk" <Force12Talk@qth.com>
Sent: Sunday, October 20, 2002 10:01 PM
Subject: [Force 12 Talk] C31XR vs Tic Ring Redux


> Wow. What a nice response. Thanks to everyone that responded. I tried
> to respond to each, but if I missed anyone, please accept my apologies.
>
> Thanks to Steve K7LXC, Tommy WD4K, John WA9ALS, Doc ON4IZ, Tony N2TK,
> Pete N4ZR and Charlie W0YG for your responses.
>
> In summary, most of the responses recommended to live with the offset
> from center for the location of the truss support. This is the way I
> decided to go and today, I installed the truss support at the point
> between element #9 and #10 which was a distance of about 40" forward of
> CG. Back part of boom is level and there is a slight droop to the
> front, but I don't think it will matter too much.
>
> Looks like Tommy WD4K has quite a bit of experience with the C31's and
> Tic Rings, and he mentioned that Tom said the antenna was really
> designed for use w/o the truss and that it was just there for those that
> wished to use one. That's good info, and gives me an extra measure of
> comfort since I decided to install mine slightly offset.
>
> Also, Doc ON4IZ mentioned some problems with his Tic Ring. I've
> experienced some of the same things, but I would like to mention that
> Carl has been a prince to work with and has really gone the extra mile
> to try to make mine play well.
>
> Thanks again to everyone!!
>
> --
> 73, Pat K7KR
>
>
>
>
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* 30-Oct-2002 Jack Brabham KZ5A
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