[TowerTalk] Good vacation antenna

[cqtestk4xs at aol.com]

I'm no longer in a QTH where I can put up a tower, or for that matter, any antenna.  So I am planning on doing some operating when we camp out.
I'm looking at a multi-band vertical that can be attached to the tent camper tongue framework (temporarily).  I want the antenna to cover 40-10 mtrs, easily set up and take dpown and can be collpsed to roughly 6 ft sections.  The old 14 AVQ would be pwerfect but is no longer made.
Any ideas?
Bill K4XS/V31XX




 

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Date: Sun, 22 Jun 2025 23:59:37 +0000
From: Paul Christensen <pbc.law at outlook.com>
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Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Thrust Bearing Concerns
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>"seems like a good idea, if you have the McMaster-Carr part number it might be helpful. "

https://www.mcmaster.com/products/silicone/rubber-1~/high-temperature-silicone-rubber-sheets-bars-and-strips-6/

Item # 1460N34

Pricy, but not as pricy as a $2,500 prop pitch rebuild.  Being silicone-based, the sheet should hold up for a very long time. Check other sources for better pricing.  

Paul, W9AC



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Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2025 00:06:47 +0000
From: Paul Christensen <pbc.law at outlook.com>
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Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Thrust Bearing Concerns
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P.S.

The sheet overlap is held together with Dow Corning 736 heat-resistant RTV sealant.

Paul, W9AC

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From: TowerTalk <towertalk-bounces at contesting.com> On Behalf Of Paul Christensen
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Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Thrust Bearing Concerns

>"seems like a good idea, if you have the McMaster-Carr part number it might be helpful. "

https://www.mcmaster.com/products/silicone/rubber-1~/high-temperature-silicone-rubber-sheets-bars-and-strips-6/

Item # 1460N34

Pricy, but not as pricy as a $2,500 prop pitch rebuild.  Being silicone-based, the sheet should hold up for a very long time. Check other sources for better pricing.

Paul, W9AC

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