I would have to agree with that...Sure looks like a broken 3 flute tap to me.
Ronnie
I would have to agree with that...Sure looks like a broken 3 flute tap to me.
Ronnie
I would have to agree with that...
So, has anyone done a side by side comparison, equal height feedpoint shootout between this and 5/8 GP antenna at higher power?
Not so important how it looks under a microscope. What is more important is how structurally sound and durable it is and its actual performance. I was told by Charger that those antennas are made of 6061 aluminum, that is among the best around. If the assembled antenna is structurally strong and free of mechanical functional defects, I would say its worth the money. As far as performance, that can be debated, but one this is for sure, it is made out of the best materials, and has excellent structural dimensions.QUOTE]
THis could be the be the new slogan for anything made in America these days. Justification for junk.
Not so important how it looks under a microscope. What is more important is how structurally sound and durable it is and its actual performance. I was told by Charger that those antennas are made of 6061 aluminum, that is among the best around. If the assembled antenna is structurally strong and free of mechanical functional defects, I would say its worth the money. As far as performance, that can be debated, but one this is for sure, it is made out of the best materials, and has excellent structural dimensions.
So, has anyone done a side by side comparison, equal height feedpoint shootout between this and 5/8 GP antenna at higher power?
I was told by Charger that those antennas are made of 6061 aluminum, that is among the best around.
And that's no small feat, at least for me. I never did get the hang of TIG welding aluminum, but as a machinist, welding was just a sideline.Maybe he just needs to learn how to properly weld aluminum lol.
6061 is still a "general purpose" grade of aluminum when comparing it to some of the aircraft grades. So using the term "best around" is not at all accurate and indicates someone blowing hot air up somebodies dress.that depends what 6061 grade it is,
I don't remember the model number, but it was a big water cooled syncrowave. It's long passed, but I could never see the "puddle". The skin would fool me and by the time I saw the puddle, it was on the floorI'll agree it's not the easiest thing to weld, but if the metal is cleaned properly and you use a welding machine with a high frequency unit used to weld aluminum, it will look beautiful, and the aluminum itself should fail before the weld ever comes close to cracking.