I do not put caps on any of my antenna elements or booms. I have never had an issue from using nothing and I don't have to worry about moisture accumulating. John KK9A Good point. I'll look for somet
What about spiders and other assorted bugs? _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTalk mailing list TowerTalk@contesting.com http://list
For booms, I prefer to insert a small, rubber ball (porous is best) that fits inside the boom not too snugly. For elements, I don't like the whistling elements in the wind .. which can cause metal fa
Are bugs and spiders in elements a problem for you? I am not an entomologist, but with the exception of wasps, most of the bugs and spiders that I see are closer to the ground. I think that you are m
On 1/31/2013 7:50 PM, john@kk9a.com wrote: Are bugs and spiders in elements a problem for you? I am not an entomologist, but with the exception of wasps, most of the bugs and spiders that I see are c
A plastic cap on the end, then dip the last 3 inches in PlastiDip. No bugs, no water, no worries. http://www.plastidip.com/ 73 Bill W6RGS Spiders have felled towers. I had one that had a web in a leg
Here in Oklahoma we have insects we call "Mud Daubers" (look like wasps) that tend to close off most any openings they encounter with mud which dries to a good seal. Unfortunately, the holes most oft
End Caps, do you need them or don't you? There are a number o things to consider about using element and boom end caps. Yes, a spider can bring down a tower. I've seen Aluminum towers badly damaged a
Certainly it is possible for an insect nest to close off a tube however a PVC end cap will definitely seal the end and possibly trap moisture. Usually the ends of the elements and boom are the lowest
Unfortunately it's not. As I said in an earlier post, I've seen towers felled by a spider web. It's rare, but it happens PVC end cap will definitely seal the end and possibly trap moisture. Usually t
On 2/1/2013 8:58 AM, Patrick Greenlee wrote: Here in Oklahoma we have insects we call "Mud Daubers" (look like wasps) that tend to close off most any openings they encounter with mud which dries to a
Today, I took down a A4S, original Cushcraft. The 2" x 18' boom was filled with water, probably nearly full. The antenna was way over the spec 37 lb weight. All elements and the boom had end caps. In
Today, I took down a A4S, original Cushcraft. The 2" x 18' boom was filled with water, probably nearly full. The antenna was way over the spec 37 lb weight. All elements and the boom had end caps. In