[TowerTalk] Lexan - Element to mast plate

[R. Morris]

On 05/18/2011 12:28 PM, dave arruzza wrote:

I had an 2" x 2' square chunk of Plexiglass as the center insulator on a 
TA-33 for 20 years. Didn't fall down.
Antenna is down, but the plastic still looks good.
> To all:
> I have a good supply of 1/2" bullet resistant Lexan.
>   
> Would this material be suitable for a element to mast plate for a linear loaded shortened 40 meter rotary dipole?
>   
> Element length is 24' per side and the element is constructed from 1-1/4" double walled aluminum for the first piece from the center of the dipole. Phillystrand truss from element midpoint to mast above the dipole center.
>   
> 73
> Dave
> W1CTN
> Radio Ansonia
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