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Wayne wrote:
Where does one acquire those slip on tips for vertical antenna elements. Or
what readily available alternatives are there?

Wayne
W5GIE


You could try the plastic dip used for tool handles.




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On Dec 14, 9:25*pm, "Wayne" wrote:
Where does one acquire those slip on tips for vertical antenna elements. *Or
what readily available alternatives are there?

Wayne
W5GIE

Heat shrink end caps. Thes hold up well in sun light and have glue on
the inside that melts when you apply heat..

Jimmie

"Wayne" wrote in message
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Where does one acquire those slip on tips for vertical antenna elements.
Or what readily available alternatives are there?

Wayne
W5GIE

Another idea.
Have used this for many years.
Put a small wood dowel inside the element, snug fit, make it flush with the
end of the element.
Dip end of element if "Dip It" or "Liquid Electricians Tape".
Have elements that have been up for lots and lots of years without a
problem.
Heat, water, snow, ice, UV; nothing seems to bother it.

K7SAM

"Topaz305rk" wrote in message
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"Wayne" wrote in message
...
Where does one acquire those slip on tips for vertical antenna elements.
Or what readily available alternatives are there?

Wayne
W5GIE

Another idea.
Have used this for many years.
Put a small wood dowel inside the element, snug fit, make it flush with the
end of the element.
Dip end of element if "Dip It" or "Liquid Electricians Tape".
Have elements that have been up for lots and lots of years without a
problem.
Heat, water, snow, ice, UV; nothing seems to bother it.

K7SAM
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Interesting....
Thanks.

On Wed, 14 Dec 2011 18:25:05 -0800, "Wayne"
wrote:

Where does one acquire those slip on tips for vertical antenna elements. Or
what readily available alternatives are there?

Wayne
W5GIE


Used by utility/communications companies - http://www.caplugs.com/

"Justice Gustine" wrote in message
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On Wed, 14 Dec 2011 18:25:05 -0800, "Wayne"
wrote:

Where does one acquire those slip on tips for vertical antenna elements.
Or
what readily available alternatives are there?

Wayne
W5GIE


Used by utility/communications companies - http://www.caplugs.com/
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Nice.