[Elecraft] Off-Topic - Antenna element repairs

[Mike Harris]

DX Engineering probably has what you require for tubing repair. Given 
that you are repairing from the inside a thicker wall would be useful, 
easy with a length inside the first repair length.

Regards,

Mike VP8NO

On 16/03/2020 14:06, Fred Jensen wrote:
> #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