[TowerTalk] Force 12 C-3 Problems

Barry N1EU n1eu@hotmail.com
Mon, 18 Oct 1999 15:24:53 EDT


I've heard it recommended to lash some small diameter pvc tubing across the 
driven elements a few feet out from the boom on each side.

I haven't needed to do so yet, but seems like a good idea . . .

73,
Barry  N1EU


>From: VCombs7707@aol.com
>To: towertalk@contesting.com
>Subject: [TowerTalk] Force 12 C-3 Problems
>Date: Mon, 18 Oct 1999 14:53:17 EDT
>
>
>I need to ask for some help on the problems that I am having with my Force 
>12
>C-3 antenna. When the wind blows at about 30-35 mph., the 20 Mtr. main 
>driver
>hits the 10 Mtr. front driver. The elements are only about 5 inches apart.
>This sure is a real pain watching the swr go from 1.2 to what ever. It will
>totally shut down my 1000MP and force me to use by tuner. I have called 
>Force
>12 about it 2 weeks ago and still waiting for a phone call from Nathan, the
>lady that answered the phone promised a call back with in a couple of days.
>Are any of you having the same problem and if so what did you do to fix 
>it??
>Thank-You,
>Vern Combs
>KJ7TH
>
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