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[TowerTalk] Verticals of Rohn 25

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Subject: [TowerTalk] Verticals of Rohn 25
From: w6mr@pacbell.net (JOE CLEMENT)
Date: Mon, 21 Apr 1997 22:20:47 -0700
Bill Fisher - W4AN wrote:
> 
> I'm starting on the conversion of my 80M 4-square to Rohn-25 (I'm tired
> of fixing broken wire verticals and ropes everywhere).
> 
> Question:
> 
>   The connection between tower sections... What are ya'll doing there?
> 
>   My idea is to use grease (as usual).  Are you also using some kind of
>   strap at the junctions ?   Is it needed?
> 
> 73
> 
> Bill, W4AN
> 
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> Problems:                 owner-towertalk@contesting.comI HAVE USED 150' OF 
> ROHN FOR TEST ANTENNAS FOR AM BROADCAST. I RUN #8 
COPPER WIRE DOWN 1 LEG AND BOND IT AT EACH JOINT WITH HOSE CLAMPS. THIS 
WAS A TRIED AND PROVEN WAY TO GET A GOOD CONNECTION.
I HAVE A 4 SQ. ON 80 WITH ELEVATED RADIALS MADE OF 25G WORKS GREAT.

73 JOE CLEMENT W6MR

J & J ANTENNS SERVICE
2203 E. MT. VERNON
ORANGE, CA. 92867

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