>> ...I don't want to be taking the beam down and replacing main structural >> components every 5 yrs. >> Can anyone with a hex beam comment on this?
I have had several homebrew hexbeams, which have survived weather quite well. 1. Use UV-resistant cord, e.g. 3/32" "Antenna Rope" double braided polyester. 2. Paint the fiberglass spreaders, 2 coats, e.g. black "Fusion" spray paint, recommended for plastic lawn furniture. 3. Use a coaxial center post, i.e. aluminum rod inside aluminum tube, so that only the stainless steel screw heads are exposed to weather. 4. Use a 90-degree fitting to attach the feedline, so that it can hang straight down, alongside the center post. -John AC6SL ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [email protected]
