December 2015
Broken wire80m dipole
Since 1999 in use the 4mm (0,635'') very strong braided copper wire has broken. Removing the antenna and replace it with 6mm (0,423") braided copper bronze wire.
110' suspension point
all in all, it takes about one day to do the replacement.
On the below picture your can see the difference between 4- and 6mm wire
Dipole antenne
Easy to make:
1.
measure,
2.
cleaning with hydrochloric acid,
3.
cleaning with water,
4.
drilling the cable lugs, soldering,
5. Installing the wire terminals
Dipole antenne
Easy to make:
6. assemble the end insulators
7. finishing of the threaded rod
8. Installing the antenna
Installing
Climbing the tower en hook up the wires to the UDC (universal dipole connection)
Tip
Take the wires down and connect the tension rope. Due to the wind the wires can not be reached..
