[TowerTalk] Boom splice securing

[Tom Sessions]

Speaking of boom splices, where does one find a splice for 3" boom sections?
Thanks/73
Tom K4RV

> [Original Message]
> From: <wb4mle at ctvea.net>
> To: TowerTalk <towertalk at contesting.com>
> Date: 2/4/2005 19:52:22
> Subject: [TowerTalk] Boom splice securing
>
> I have a HyGain TH3-MKIII that has about 1 foot of the boom gone from a
> fall. I have a piece of another boom- same size with a swage that will go
> into the boom 5 inches (2 1/2 inch split in boom). I plan to use a hose
> clamp and think I should rivet the splice to the boom at the split outside
> ends to control torqueing. If I use rivets, I feel the split should face
> UP, as facing downward will tend to open or bulge the split with downward
> force. The split will be sealed with butyl rubber and chrome tape under
the
> hose clamp. 
> Am I missing/overlooking something with this plan?
>
> Thanks! 
> Eddie, WB4MLE
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