[TowerTalk] Force12 rebuild

[tommy at k6ye.com]

Howie and Kris,

Thanks, so much, for the C4 data.  I have a C4-XLD that has been down 
since 2015. I know that the element tips for the 40 meters reflector 
need replacing. I am pondering:

        1. Adding a third element for 40
        2. Replacing the linear loading with coils.
        3. Removing the 40 meter elements altogether and placing a 
Hy-gain Discover 7-3 above it.

Any input would be greatly appreciated. Again, thanks for your previous 
help.

Semper Fi,

Tommy - K6YE
DX IS and CW RULES




On 2019-12-22 16:47, N5KM - Kris wrote:
> Hi Howie,
> 
> Good info in your write-up. Thanks for the alumoweld source.
> Bill, W2AY, also provided that link. I had checked the various wire 
> sources
> but didn't think of MFJ/Hy-Gain.
> 
> Re: seized standoffs. I had checked with Tom N6BT but he said they 
> weren't
> available anymore. He suggested hex standoffs. I found some of the
> appropriate size
> from McMasters. I'll be using liberal amounts of anti-seize.
> 
> BTW, this is being rebuilt as a 30m yagi to be side-mounted at 55 ft.
> 
> 73,
> Kris N5KM
> 
> ------------------ -------------------------------------------
> Date: Sat, 21 Dec 2019 14:59:37 -0500
> From: Howard Hoyt <hhoyt at mebtel.net>
> To: towertalk at contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Force12 rebuild
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> 
> Hi Kris,
> 
> I went through this a few years back and published a blog on the 
> process
> including links to materials:
> 
> https://proaudioeng.com/force-12-c-4sxl-rebuild/
> 
> Good luck and have fun!? I did...
> Howie / WA4PSC
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