If its a KLM antenna, I would first recommend having a NEW DX Engineering
boom-to-element clamp! Chances are your's is broken!...
http://www.dxengineering.com/Parts.asp?ID=9&PLID=58&SecID=3&DeptID=6&PartNo=DXE%2DBEB%2D1
These brackets are heavy duty and 5 times stronger than the stock KLM pieces.
I have a functional KLM Log Periodic and all 7 brackets were cracked when I
took it down! $35.00 is CHEAP insurance!
Since it is not a crank up tower, renting a simple scaffolding from a local
rental yard is out. I've done this and 4 10' frames and a few planks are CHEAP!
I'd vote for the crane with the man basket if you can afford it! If not, the
come-along suggestion is awesome!
Good luck!
-----Original Message-----
> From: Cqtestk4xs@aol.com
> Date: Sat, 2 Apr 2005 19:38:15 EST
>
> Ah, the residual damages from the hurricanes continue to mount.
> The latest casualty is is real problem. The 4 el 40 meter KLM
> lost it's reflector in a severe windstorm form a squall line that
> came through last night. The two clamps that held it in place
> broke, which could explain why it was beginning to look a little
> off kilter the last few weeks.
>
> Fixing it will be a problem. The reflector did no sustain any
> non-repairable damage from its fall from 200 feet. However,
> getting the element back in place is a challenge. The antenna
> is now very nose heavy and once the U-bolts are loosened, the
> front end will make a nose dive straight down into the guy wires.
> I had this problem with the 5 el 20 meter KLM at 200 ft last fall
> after it lost its reflector and damn near lost the antenna. There
> is no way to reach the end of the boom to attach any
> counterweight to it to balance it.
>
> I am not even up to figuring out how to get the element back
> out on the end of the boom yet. The antenna is mounted in a
> traditional fashion on a flat-top Rohn 55 with no other antennas
> below it.
>
> Ideas, other than getting a crane or other budget busting ideas?
>
> Bill K4XS
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