[Elecraft] Off-Topic - Antenna element repairs

[Mike Short]

Also Maxgain systems

On Mon, Mar 16, 2020 at 14:00 Mike Harris via Elecraft <
elecraft at mailman.qth.net> wrote:

> 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.
> >>
> This
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