[TowerTalk] GAP Voyager failure

[Jim Miller]

Chuck,

I had to get a piece of fiberglass rod for an insulator fro my Butternut
used that had pieces missing.  I found it available from McMaster Carr if
you have to order one.

73, de Jim KG0KP

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Sent: Saturday, October 06, 2007 8:56 AM
Subject: [TowerTalk] GAP Voyager failure


> 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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