Thread: HYgain 18-AVT
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Old October 29th 08, 05:16 PM posted to rec.radio.amateur.antenna
Irv Finkleman Irv Finkleman is offline
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Default HYgain 18-AVT

Howard K0ACF wrote:

I had that problem with a trap beam. I went to a pipe supply & got some end
covers that are on pipes when they are shipped. Cut a hole in the middle to
fit over the tubing & silicone it on the trap & tubing. Never leaked.
"Harry H" wrote in message
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Some time ago I wrote to Hygain:

Sir,
Our Ham Radio Club owns 2 Hygain 18-AVT vertical antennas.
We are after 2 sets of black plastic shields which fit between the
vertical alloy tubing and the outer cover of the traps,
Can you supply them to us?

Harry



Hygain wrote back:

Sir,
The only parts available are tubing pieces.
Thanks,
Jim Shurden
Hygain Customer Service

Question is, what can I use as a substitute, I have tried truck wheel
cylinder boots, but the carbon in them upsets the apple cart.

Many thanks
Harry




Great idea Harry.

Irv VE6BP