[UK-CONTEST] Force12 Boom to Mast clamp

[Don Beattie]

Sorry to hear that Stewart.

I had exactly the same problem a few years ago - diagonal fracture right 
across the face of the mount.

I  junked the F12 mast mount, and got the local agricultural engineer to 
make up a custom one out of very thick steel and big "U"  clamps.

Needless to say, it's rock solid.

73

Don, G3BJ




----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Cooper, Stewart" <coopers at odl.co.uk>
To: <uk-contest at contesting.com>
Sent: Saturday, January 13, 2007 9:53 PM
Subject: [UK-CONTEST] Force12 Boom to Mast clamp


>
> Hello all,
> I lost my 4ele 20m yagi on Friday night. It's in a bad way. The Force12 
> 'Easy-On' boom-to-mast mount fractured due to metal fatigue. If you have a 
> Force12 yagi I would strongly suggest you check the clamp for any sign of 
> cracking next time you get a chance. This one has been up 5 years - not 
> long for a failure like this.
> I also lost an element of my 40m yagi, and the head unit on that tower is 
> wobbling in the wind now.
> It's one thing after another!
> 73
> Stewart
> GM4AFF
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> Where on earth have you been?
> Find out at www.dxfc.org
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