Subject: Antenna Repair Fiberglass Collinear Antenna
We were given a 5.8 db Gain Stationmaster for the 220 band, and it seems
to be very sick.
There is no DC continuity directly across the UHF connector, and the
VSWR is horrible!
We are in the process of taking this antenna apart, however there are
some of you on this site have been there and done that. This subject
has been covered a while back, but I can't seem to find any reference in
the index. If I recall, there are three screws holding the base, but
the antenna fiber glass sheath will not pull out, only if a torch heats
the solder at the antenna tip.
Also, the index does cover the Celwave Paint procedures for the
fiberglass after assembly (this antenna needs this work). The index
needs to be updated, and even then the price of the gallon minimum of
the urethane paint and catalyst is exorbitant! I have been told by some
of the locals that a supply house in my area for Corvette and boat
fiberglass repair will fix me up with UV non metallic type urethane
paint at a reasonable price.
You can contact me direct ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) or via the builder site.
Thanks.
Tony, K3WX
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