[TowerTalk] GAP Voyager failure

[KI9A at aol.com]

Guys-
 
I know the big Voyager has mechanical issues, according to some, but, I was  
raising one that was up at a previous QTH for about 4 months, with no ice 
storm,  or wind storm damage. 
 
While walking it up, about 3/4 up, the coupler between the lower & mid  masts 
failed, and broke in 2. 
 
Luckily, the only other damage was a slight bend on one of the tuning rods,  
and a little bend on the cap hat.
 
Anyone ever hear of a failure at that point of the antenna? Seems weird it  
would fail there and not higher in the mast, where there seems to be a much  
larger load. 
 
73-Chuck KI9A



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