[Elecraft] Off-Topic - Antenna element repairs

[Fred Jensen]

#3

73,
Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW
Sparks NV DM09dn
Washoe County

On 3/15/2020 3:01 PM, AE4PB at carolinaheli.com wrote:
> I have a vertical antenna to repair and install that I believe is the same
> as  or close to a hi-gain AV-18HT.
> https://www.hy-gain.com/Product.php?productid=AV-18HT.
> The main antenna vertical was cut so it could be taken down. I purchased it
> used in hopes I could repair and install it.
> I have two different places that require repair. Purchasing new parts for
> the element appear to approach the cost of an entirely new antenna.
> I'm thinking of three different methods of repair but lack experience.
> 1. I can braze the elements using aluminum brazing rods and flux.
> 2. I can get them welded back together but am concerned that the tubing is
> very thin.
> 3. I can try to find tubing of sufficient size to put inside and then
> pop-rivet/braze the pieces together.
>
> What do you folks suggest?
>
> Thanks in advance. I've collected about a fourth of the wire necessary for
> the radials.
>
> Jerry D. Moore
> AE4PB
>