[TowerTalk] Question about force 12 c-4

[k2vi]

I realize the forch 12 antenna preforms excellent but my problem with force 12 is the rivets for the element construction.Also the driven element insulator states in the manual it only last 5 years.So what you have is a great working antenna that will need attention in 5 years,This is not a cheap antenna,it cost around 800.00,shouldnt force 12 supply an isulator that last at least 15 years? also how about doing away with the rivet design,it elongates the holes and you would have to drill every single one out.If it were not for theese 2 big issues id have one in the air.73s

anthony K2VI