[Antennas] Re: Antenna Balls

Mon, 23 Jun 2003 21:08:48 -0500

I have a 10m 1/4 wave that has a 3/8x24 base, and is tapered.  No way to cut
it on either end!

If I have to trim it it will be from the tip, then (maybe) weld the ball
back on.

Jay
KD5WLX
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tim" <[email protected]>
To: "Antennas" <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, June 23, 2003 7:40 PM
Subject: [Antennas] Re: Antenna Balls

> Well as I understand it this is some oddball commercial antenna and the
base
> has to remain intact. I was not there to see what they were referring to
so
> I could only assume it was some odd mounting method. That is what brought
on
> the "Ball" question. Someone they talked to in the 11 meter arena informed
> them that removing the ball would "Ruin the antenna and burn up the radio"
>
> I agree that typically they should be trimmed from the bottom.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> > Usually, Tim, one "trims" a mobile antenna from the BASE of the whip
> > element, NOT from the tip.
>
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