[TowerTalk] Advice on Cushcraft 40 meter repair

[dan hearn]

Hi James: I believe the PVRC antenna mount will allow you to do the job.
It is shown in the ARRL antenna book. Mine is 17th edition. It is easy
to construct and probably uses parts you have on hand. You can tilt and
rotate the antenna to almost any conceivable position. If the antenna
uses umbrella guys or struts, possibly you can put a short vertical
section of mast on the PVRC plate and still do the job. 
73, Dan, N5AR

"James H. Fitzpatrick, Jr." wrote:
> 
> Hello all:
> I am seeking advice on repairing my Cushcraft shorty 40 beam. The problem is
> simple. In some high winds this spring one of the tips of the driven element
> came loose and fell to the ground. The tip is undamaged. I merely need to
> place it back in the element and really tighten the clamp. My question is:
> Can anyone think of a reasonable way to do this without tramming the whole
> antenna to the ground? The antenna is mounted 1 foot above the flat top
> plate on 90 feet of Rohn 45. The tower is guyed at the very top, just below
> the antenna, and at the 60 and 30 foot levels. And yes Steve, I do know my
> guy wire tension with my magical Loos tension gauge. Because my station is
> located 250 miles north of where I live, major repairs are a bit
> problematic. It would be much esier if somehow I could do this near the top
> of the tower or part way down. I have a gin pole at the top of the tower and
> an electric winch for raising and lowering loads. My usual ground crew is 1
> other person. Thanks in advance for your thoughts.
> 
> Jim WI9WI
> 
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