Hi
Just coat the end caps with 2 component epoxy primer/glue...
I did on several antennas to prevent UV ligth to break down the mechanical /
plastic.
Best Regards,
Stein-Roar Brobakken
LB3RE K3RAG
www.lb3re.com
> Den 7. aug. 2017 kl. 04.21 skrev Charles Harpole <hs0zcw@gmail.com>:
>
> For your situation, the Skyhawk will likely give similar performance but
> not quite the bandwidth. How do the center drivens keep from banging
> together in wind?
>
> Suggest you consider a long log periodic, gives more bands, is great for
> wide band scanning, ok rear and good side rejection. A Stepper is off the
> table if you are worried about plastic end caps because Stepper's many
> parts cause lots more causes for worry.
>
> GL, 73, former TH6 and then TH7 owner, Charly (now using monobanders)
>
>> On Sun, Aug 6, 2017 at 2:48 PM, K9MA <k9ma@sdellington.us> wrote:
>>
>> My 28 year old TH7 needs to come down for maintenance, and I'm told the
>> trap end caps MFJ now sells don't last long. I also may be just a matter
>> of luck that no bugs have moved into any of the traps. So, I'd really like
>> to replace it with a trapless antenna. The TH7 has served me well, having
>> last been put up in 1993. It needs to be replaced before I'm too old to
>> climb the tower!
>>
>> Here are the requirements:
>>
>> Performance comparable to TH7
>> Boom length 24 feet or less
>> No traps or fragile linear loading
>> Can be assembled on the tower (as was the TH7 in 1993.)
>>
>> At this point, the Skyhawk appears to be my best option, at least of the
>> tribanders available in this country. Any experience with the Skyhawk, or
>> other suggestions?
>>
>> 73,
>>
>> Scott K9MA
>>
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