[TowerTalk] 6M7JHV rebuild

[Wes]

No experience with this antenna, but 1/4 OD should be a even better (snugger) 
fit in .058" wall than .049".

Wes  N7WS

On 5/30/2019 11:00 AM, AE5B wrote:
> Rebuilding a M2 6M7JHV after losing the tower in a Texas windstorm. One 
> section of the boom will need to be replaced. Some of the elements survived in 
> reasonable shape and can be reused but a few of the element halves will need 
> to be replaced.  M2's elements are 3/8"OD X .049" wall tubes with a 1/4"OD X 
> 10" solid rod inserted. The only thing I have found is 3/8"OD X .058 wall 6063 
> tubes. Will the thicker wall 3/8 OD elements be sufficient with inner rod? 
> Comments and hints welcome from anyone who has rebuilt a JHV.
>
> John
>
> AE5B
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