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Wildrat
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Username: Wildrat

Post Number: 1017
Registered: 12-2003


Posted on Monday, September 11, 2006 - 3:22 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Someone gave me a Maco 104C. Before going up with this antenna is there anything I should ck out on this thing besides rusty u bolts. Should I ck out the gamma match? If so what should I do to ck it out? Should I put ox gard on the tubing where it slides together? Are there any other tips or tricks that someone may have with regards to installation of a beam?

WR
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Road_warrior
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Post Number: 1907
Registered: 7-2004


Posted on Monday, September 11, 2006 - 5:25 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

If you have the directions, it will say
about putting rope inside the elements.
This is a good idea. Just check everything
over and use your good judgement.
If mounting Verticle make sure bottom
radials ends are left open for draining.
Well, thinking about it, you live in Florida
so i doubt water would freeze in them...LOL
Ox-Guard can be used if you wish. Makes taking
radials apart years from now easier.
Lightly sand the radials if you wish to
remove oxidation. Make sure all connections
are tight ect. Try it on the ground first if
you wish to make sure it's working proper.
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Moderator476
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Post Number: 132
Registered: 7-2006


Posted on Monday, September 11, 2006 - 7:41 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Wildrat Copper sells the MACO ASSEMBLY M104 INSTRUCTION for $5.00

http://www.copperelectronics.com/cgi-bin/checkitout/checkitout.cgi?catalogSTORE:CKIE:prodM00-05152+

Hope This Helps?
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Znut
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Post Number: 720
Registered: 1-2002
Posted on Monday, September 11, 2006 - 9:00 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I like Scotchbrite better than sandpaper for this. Try it!
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Wildrat
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Username: Wildrat

Post Number: 1020
Registered: 12-2003


Posted on Wednesday, September 13, 2006 - 4:33 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

10-4 y'all!
I have instructions, I will get some rope. The rope is for stopping the humming when the wind blows, right? I will also give the scotch brite a try, I have used it before and I have plenty of ox-gard,

WR
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Tech808
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Post Number: 11171
Registered: 8-2002


Posted on Wednesday, September 13, 2006 - 7:53 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Wildrat,

From the MACO Assembly Instruction's:

TIP FOR INCREASING ANTENNA LIFE
Vibrations in your antenna due to light winds will cause the elements to sing and hardin. If the elements over-hardin, they will become brittle and crack. For a longer antenna life we highly recomend the use of 1/4" or 5/16" plastic rope thru the entire length of the element's.

Hope this help's,

Lon
Tech808
CEF808
N9CEF
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Wildrat
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Post Number: 1024
Registered: 12-2003


Posted on Thursday, September 14, 2006 - 4:26 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

10-4
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Allagator
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Post Number: 744
Registered: 9-2002


Posted on Tuesday, September 19, 2006 - 4:52 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

i run mu M104C without the rope inside it but i did add a smaller piece of pipe inside the boom
with a bolt on one end but i also added a vert side to it 4 on the flat side and 3 on the vert side ! LOL dont laugh it works !
on the gama keep the conections clean and there should be no problem !

Hope it helps !
Allagator
CEF115

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