[TowerTalk] Yaseu G-1000

[K7LXC@aol.com]

In a message dated 08/17/2000 11:17:16 PM Pacific Daylight Time, 
n4zr@contesting.com writes:

> Another variation on the theme.  I just got a new G-800SA, and Yaesu
>  included a separate sheet stressing the importance of tightening the clamps
>  in the proper order, so as to avoid putting too much bending stress on
>  them.  Apparently, they feel that the problems reported with mast clamps
>  breaking are the result of improper procedures for the cast aluminum clamps
>  they use.
>  
    Humbug. IMO it's due to crummy design where it doesn't take much to break 
off one of the ears of the mast clamp casting. Just about anyone who has ever 
installed a Yaesu has broken at least one of them. 

Cheers,   Steve    K7LXC
Tower Tech

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