Thanks for that.
I took it that Cushcraft would have tested the antennas to destruction, so
thought I was being over causious but have heard from others that the
fiberglass breaks down after a while as it ages.
I have managed to get hold of an original (or at least its on its way) If I
an get a replacement I will the first chance I get.
Will look at Delrin on the net and see what it is. Guess the insulator is
not soild due to the extra it would cost in manufacture.
Thanks again
Les


"Edward Lewis" wrote in message
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On Sun, 25 Apr 2004 07:58:12 -0500, 'Doc wrote:
The center insulator that comes with the A744 40 meter kit for the A3S
is stronger than the insulator that comes with the A3S although it is
still not solid Maybe cushcraft has them for sale. My guess is that
the hollow insulator is not a problem at least not in california.
Les,
Hygain uses the same insulator for several of their
antennas, and it can be a problem with all of them.
Replacing it with a 'solid' insulator of some kind is
one solution. I'm still hunting for a replacement for
one for an 'R-7' (the only difference is in the length).
Thought about using 'Delrin'(sp) or some other type of
plexiglas/perspex, but haven't found a source yet.
Good luck...
'Doc