[SMCARA] Diamond X-510 question

[F. Veitch]

About 2 years ago I bought a Diamond X-510 from some nameless dude on
QTH.com and promptly stored it in anticipation of installation when I moved
to WV.  The antenna was very clean, in original bag and looked perfect so I
did not bother opening it up and assembling things.  This morning I did, and
was disgusted to find that there is probably one piece missing from the
internal works. The top and bottom sections seem to be all there, but the
lower part of the center driven element that hooks to the lower driven
element looks like it is missing about 14-15 inches of element.  The top
part of the center section has the small brass connector still in place, so
I think that is OK.

 

Does anyone have an X-510 on the ground that can be looked at to determine
what is missing so I can get the replacement part built and get this thing
installed? If so, I would need to take measurements so I can accurately
duplicate the missing part.

 

Thanks and regards to all

Fletch

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