[TowerTalk] yagi antennas breaking elements

[Jim W7RY]

Time to install nylon rope in the elements to stop the vibration.

73, Jim W7RY


On 1/17/2023 3:45 PM, Jorge Diez - CX6VM wrote:
> hello
>
> I have had a problem with my M2inc antenna, 15M6DX over the years.
>
> I has 6 or 7 times different elements tips beaking, really is
> unbelievable that this happen, and seems is worst now, actually I have 3
> tips broken in the last weeks
>
> I am in a windy location, maybe the vibration is causing this.
>
> What will be a solution for that?
>
> I heard about a rope inside the elements, but will add weight to it
>
> Others are using expanding foam
>
> What do you think about that?
>
> thanks in advance!
>
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> 73,
> Jorge
> CX6VM/CW5W
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Thanks and 73, Jim W7RY