WD-40. It's good for lighting fires, re-inking printer ribbons, and
loosening aluminum antenna elements.
de Paul, W8AEF
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kashinsky, Jeff" <jeff.kashinsky@cingular.com>
To: <towertalk@contesting.com>
Sent: Monday, December 23, 2002 9:17 PM
Subject: [Towertalk] Disassembling A4 elements
> I recently purchased a used A4 and D3W. I managed to bring the elements
home
> in 1 piece as they were strapped to the side of a 50 ft crankup! Wish I
had
> pictures as it was a sight to see.
>
> Now I want to disassemble the elements and clean it all up before I put it
> up. Unfortunately they won't untelescope. The antenna does not look in bad
> shap but the elements won't budge.
>
> Suggestions Please.
> Jeff Kashinsky W2UA
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