[TowerTalk] 45G tops

[Eric Hilding]

Steve, K7LXC, wrote:

 

> I might also point out that  the taper tops are not as strong as a flat
plate top. I've seen 2 broken  pointy tops - one was 25G and the other was
>45G. There is just some smallish  welded metal holding them together.

 

Perhaps a naïve question, but if this is a known flaw, why hasn’t the
manufacturer corrected the design/welding problems?  Has anyone informed
them about this hazard?

 

73


 

Rick, K6VVA