[TowerTalk] XM240 element spacing

[Leeson]

... and any reinforcements in the EB and EC sections?

TU

On 1/9/22 2:26 PM, Leeson wrote:
> Thanks all. 256.75" it is. One more question: The Cushcraft 1-3/8" 
> center element sections EA and EH have internal reinforcement, as is 
> clear by the fact that the fiberglass center spacer is 1" OD but the 
> next 1-1/4" sections EB telescope into the outer ends. It would be 
> helpful to know the details for an accurate wind survival analysis.
> 
> My guess is that there's a longer section of 1-1/4" OD, and a shorter 
> additional 1-1/8" OD at the inner end. Anyone have an unassembled sample 
> in hand to inspect with measurements? Poke a tape measure down inside?
> 
> Thanks again,
> 
> 73 de Dave, W6NL/HC8L