Zoran Brlecic wrote:
> Jan Erik Holm wrote:
>
> > I started to use stainless screws more then 25 years ago,
> > I have gone thru that process with corroded screws a long
> > time ago and did learn.
> > I have more then 70 yagi ( HF bands) elements up in the air,
> > some has been there 20 or more years, no ropes no rivets no
> > hose clamps no vibrations.
> > Man you guys went to the moon more then 30 years ago, and I
> > sure admire you for that, you should be able to beat this one.
>
>
> Your antenna elements don't exhibit resonant wind vibration because you
> use stainless steel screws?
No
> And rivets are not OK because it "makes it difficult to dismantle elements
> if you ever need to" after 20 or more years?
Yes
> But metal screws in the aluminum tubing do not make disassembly
> difficult or even impossible?
No
>
> WA7AA
73 Jim SM2EKM
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