[TowerTalk] Element straightness

[David Gilbert]

Ignoring the traps, the current distribution in the element is a sine 
wave with a maximum at the center and zero at the ends.  The current 
does all the radiating, so I don't see how four inches at the ends could 
have any kind of measurable effect on the performance of the antenna.

Dave   AB7E




AD5VJ Bob wrote:
> I am reading a thread after searching the archives from 1998 that is talking about the straightening, leveling of elements. Some
> good information here and is being absorbed, thanks to all.
>
> I originally was searching for a different answer:
>
> I have a TH6DXX and have just assembled it and it is laying on three fiberglass chairs out in the back yard. It is not new, but
> used. I have noticed after preliminary construction of all parts that the end most reflector mounting bracket is bent such that the
> reflector ends bend in towards the front of the beam. It is as though someone after assembling it placed it on its end and rocked it
> back and forth or something.
>
> Do I need to buy a new bracket (diminished F/B?), it is not apparent that any mechanical soundness has been lost in the structure of
> the bracket, in other words is looks as strong as the others, it is just bent forward whereby the ends of the reflector comes angled
> forward about 4 inches at each end somehow.
>
> Just worried about the specs taking a hit as a result.
>
> Bob AD5VJ
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