I realize the forch 12 antenna preforms excellent but my problem with force 12 is the rivets for the element construction.Also the driven element insulator states in the manual it only last 5 years.S
There are no problems with the rivets in my F12 antennas (C-4XL x 2, C-3 x 2, C-3S, several others). I have heard of problems but I think they are associated with extreme weather conditions. The orig
I had a C-4 up for about 10 years (in Iowa). When I built the antenna, I wrapped the fiberglass insulators in good quality electrical tape. When I took the antenna down the insulators looked in very
force 12 is the rivets for the element construction. Why would they be a problem? Umm, airplanes are held together with them. Granted I would recommend additional rivets in windier environments but o
Anthony, When I assembled my Force 12 antennas I coated the insulators with black liquid tape. After several years they still look like new. None of the rivets have loosened on any of the antennas. I
Steve, I thought I read that the F-12 rivets ( the rivets used by F-12 are not your everyday garden type...no holes in the center or something like that....) give the entire antenna somewhat less win
They are a closed end, pop rivett. The closed end is on the inside. All the ones I've seen look like other pop rivetts on the outside. Even if they were smooth on the outside, the area is so small i
I suspect that if your system is so close to the ragged edge of failure that whether you use rivets or hose clamps makes a difference, you're doomed in general. Or, you subscribe to the "willing to c