I've done this and the differences are...
1... new dimensions... you have the instructions so you are OK
2.... new beta match... will will have to order these parts from Hy-gain...
new longer rods with an wider separation, and new "shorting" clamps...
They used to have a "kit" that consisted of 1 & 2
3... they also made some changes to some of some of the 5/8 tubing in the
CA... this was told to me by a Hy-gain person before the "change-over"...
(increased wall thickness?) They did something similar with the 10M
antenna... I ordered the replacement parts... it seems to me that I received
10 pieces of tubing for the 10M antenna (all elements affected) and 2 pieces
for the 20M antenna... I'll have to check... I still have the "old" tubing
somewhere... the old 205BA to CA conversion kit did not include these
lengths of tubing, so I guess it's not really necessary.
4... they use SS hose-clamps in the CA... they can be obtained locally... I
just used the "old-style" clamps that dimple the tubing...
5... I expect to see you on 20 with a great signal!
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