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Subject: [TowerTalk] Re:rope in elements
From: Jan.E.Holm@telia.se (Jan.E.Holm@telia.se)
Date: Wed, 28 Mar 2001 07:55:27 +0200
Someone is wrong here. Several people just did testify
on this reflector that Force12 antennas will vibrate and
drop element parts, I think I will beleive the stories
from real life experience.
Sure doesnt seem very safe to buy this Force12 stuff

73, Jim SM2EKM
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> 
> > >  What would be a suggested size rope to use on the 
> >>Force 12 C31? 
> 
> Natan,  Force 12 reflector,  posted just several minutes ago,
> that putting rope inside Force 12 antenna elements will void
> the warranty!!  He says the antenna elements,  taper,  etc.
> are designed so as to not want rope inside.  Rope inside
> will change the mechanical characteristics,  perhaps leading
> to breakage.  Elements are already designed to not vibrate,
> etc. under wind,  nor break under heavy ice conditions.  So,
> do not put rope inside Force 12 elements -- they will know if
> you try to make a claim after the rope might have caused
> some problem!
> 
> Just a word of caution,  hi.
> 
> 73,  Jim,  KH7M
> 
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