How about just filling the tube ends with silicone RTV? You can get a
whole tube of the stuff (for a caulking gun) for a dollar or two.

Scott
N0EDV

ve1tv wrote:
Hello Group,

I recently bought a used Cushcraft A3S. The metal parts are in great
shape and show little corrosion or wear. The plastic caps on the ends
of the boom and on either end of each trap are brittle, shrunken and
falling off.
I have emailed Cushcraft to see if they can supply replacements but it
occurs to me that there may be an alternative solution. I don't want to
put it up in it's present condition but I don't want to wait too long
as winter will soon be here.
Can anyone suggest a good replacement option? Thanks!

73,
Kevin, ve1tv

"Scott" wrote in message
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How about just filling the tube ends with silicone RTV? You can get a
whole tube of the stuff (for a caulking gun) for a dollar or two.

Scott
N0EDV

Caution: Many silicone RTV formualtions have acetic acid -- which will eat
at the metal elements (aluminum). Also unless it is an outdoor (UV
resistant formulation) - it will quickly degrade in outdoor usage.
Just get the correct caps - they are not that expensive.

Many amatuer radio suppliers -- are very slow (to the point of not
responsive) to e-mails.
Pick-up the telephone, call Cushcraft and ask for Ed Hammond (in charge fo
amateur radio sales).
Tell him what you need and tell him you have antenna on ground and need to
get it back up ASAP - before winter. IF he balks, tell him thanks -- but
you will call DX Engineering for those parts.

Then call DX Engineering and they shoud have them shipped out within 48
hours.

w9gb

hi,

cushcraft has answered my recent emails fast,
and was quick to ship my replacement parts.

73 james