[TowerTalk] Anyone Have (Possibly OT)

[Bob Moore]

Give Amy at PDM Steel a call, give her the dimensions you need and they may
be able to help you out, of course you would have to pay, but might be less
than getting a new one.  They do carry aluminum products. Also, if common
dimensions you might be able to make your own section.  If it was me, that
is what I would do, get something fairly close and attempt to improvise.
Good luck...........Bob,  K6NV


Bob Moore
SNOWFIRE Consulting
10057 Wycliffe Ln.
Truckee, CA  96161
(530)575-5766

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Sent: Sunday, January 24, 2010 8:58 AM
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Subject: [TowerTalk] Anyone Have (Possibly OT)



Not a tower related request...but....perhaps someone here can help....

Last week, a micro burst of wind here in Reno, snapped my Tram 1481 VHF-UHF
antenna just above the first joint.

(The Tram 1481 is the 17 foot, 3 section, dual band antenna that sports a
gain of 8.3 VHF and 11.something UHF...Here in Reno, it is a great antenna
for working mountainous terrain!)

As it is a Chinese made antenna, there are no parts distributors, even
though the same antenna is sold under various brands.

So, anyone here have a Tram 1481 that has failed in other areas or that has
been replaced that I might snag that middle section?  

Gotta say I was disappointed in the antenna..it only lasted 5 years under
severe conditions....I don't think it 'saw' 90 mph winds more than 50 times
in its life....GAH!   

I know I can buy a replacement, but  would really like to try and get this
one going again....my 'fix it, don't junk it' mentality is showing....

My email is above....I am in Reno, Nevada....be great is someone can help.

Many thanks in advance!

Joe Wolfe
WA6RKN
Reno, Nevada
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