[Towertalk] tower mast = to pin OR not to pin

[n4kg@juno.com]

How much sunlight can reach a piece of rubber that is
" sandwiched between the rotator clamps and the mast" ?

Tom  N4KG

On Mon, 18 Nov 2002 11:28:44 EST N4CW@aol.com writes:
> In a message dated 11/18/2002 11:22:38 AM Eastern Standard Time, 
> n4kg@juno.com writes:
> 
> << IF you still insist on reducing the likelihood of mast slippage,
>  place a thin sheet of rubber between the mast and the rotor. >>
> 
> I've known of a fellow using (automobile) radiator hose for that 
> application. 
> He got a straight piece, split it into two halves lengthwise and 
> sandwiched 
> it between the rotator clamps and the mast. It seems to hold up 
> pretty well  in sunlight. I wouldn't give rubber a long life in
sunlight...
> Just a suggestion...
> 73, Bert N4CW

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