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writes: > From: <w3yy@cox.net> > To: force12talk@qth.com > Subject: [Force 12 Talk] Magnum 240N Element Droop > Date: Thu, 29 May 2003 14:17:14 -0400 > Message-Id: <20030529181728.BMYD4514.lakemtao07.cox.net@smtp.central.cox.net> > > > I'm considering placing a Magnum 240N midway up a guyed tower, but it looks > like I might have a problem with the guys not providing enough space for the > antenna's turning radius. It's going to be very close, so small things are > important. In particular, I'm wondering how far the elements droop at the > tip, relative to the boom. If they hang down a foot or two, I may in business. > Could anyone provide information on the element droop for this antenna? An easy cure is to induce your own element droop. Bend the end of the elements down yourself and it'll be a done deal. I've done this for 40M elements that intruded over the property line and also with a longboom 20M beam where the end of the last director would hook on the guy wire. Bend them out down out of the way and you'll be good to go. Putting sand in the element when you bend it will prevent kinking the piece of aluminum. Cheers & GL, Steve K7LXC TOWER TECH - Professional tower services for commercial and amateur -------------------------------------------- Force12Talk mailing list provided as a service by Force 12 Antennas, Inc. Force12 Web Site: http://www.force12inc.com To Submit Message to the List: Force12Talk@qth.com To unsubscribe and view the Message Archive: see http://qth.com/force12/list For problems with the list: contact n4zr@qth.com |
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