I also Like Tyler Opted to use the Hy-Gain/Telex Cast mast clamps on the
XM240. This is a know issue with the original 402CD and the XM240. Mater of
fact I use a Pair of them So I can rotate the antenna and have access for
element maintenance If need be . YMMV 73's Wayne W3EA
> Date: Mon, 6 Feb 2012 09:06:38 -0600
> From: k3mm@verizon.net
> To: towertalk@contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] XM240 Mast Clamp
>
>
> From: k3mm@verizon.net
> Date: Feb 6, 2012 9:51:27 AM
> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] XM240 Mast Clamp
> To: cxl24@case.edu
>
>
> I use a HyGain cast aluminum mast clamp for my 402CD++ (unpinned). That's
> bolted onto a 2" Chromolly mast. It's been up for 15+ years without a truss
> wire and never a problem. I have no idea if they still make them the same
> way, but probably...
>
> Ty K3MM
>
>
>
> On 02/06/12, Charles Lind<cxl24@case.edu> wrote:
>
> I have a Cushcraft XM240 at 90 feet which, despite double lock nutting and
> Locktight, rotates on its own several degrees in high winds. The first
> time it did this the beam descended about a foot on the mast. Cushcraft
> has no advice. Does anyone know of a boom to mast clamp assembly that is
> more secure than the original??? Tnx for any advice.
> 73, Chuck, N8CL
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