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{ "url": "https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/api/list/[email protected]/email/E4YUI5H24YV262XTGSYX2XV6PZXXSKPA/?format=api", "mailinglist": "https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/api/list/[email protected]/?format=api", "message_id": "[email protected]", "message_id_hash": "E4YUI5H24YV262XTGSYX2XV6PZXXSKPA", "thread": "https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/api/list/[email protected]/thread/GGLXGHQAFLW4DEQ6AQVERDRXPLROUU3U/?format=api", "sender": { "address": "david (a) rushtone.com", "mailman_id": "7a8523604ccc4876b2c68bdf8e304dbb", "emails": "https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/api/sender/7a8523604ccc4876b2c68bdf8e304dbb/emails/?format=api" }, "sender_name": "David Rush", "subject": "Re: [amsat-bb] Screw threads on Arrow?", "date": "2015-08-05T17:11:01Z", "parent": "https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/api/list/[email protected]/email/AAHLLMGUZNBV3BNH3B63US2L7TYBIHT4/?format=api", "children": [ "https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/api/list/[email protected]/email/ACGLZE6SV74OLVRWVG4QXXA56KGW3S3R/?format=api" ], "votes": { "likes": 0, "dislikes": 0, "status": "neutral" }, "content": "I'm fairly certain that mine, purchased more than 10 years ago, is using \nactual arrow shafts, not something based on arrow shafts.\n\nAnd I'm 95% certain that it's 8-32 threaded rod that connects them. It \nlooks like 8-32, and I pulled a random \"this looks like an 8-32 nut\" out \nof my bin of random machine screws and nuts, and it fit just fine.\n\n73, David, ky7dr\n\nOn 2015-08-05 11:00, Diane Bruce wrote:\n> On Wed, Aug 05, 2015 at 12:51:15PM -0400, David wrote:\n>> So you guys got me thinking, after looking at these elements and measuring\n>> it realized something... these look like Aluminum Arrow shafts, and the\n>> inserts might be the arrow broadhead insert.. which all parts are readily\n>> available at most sporting good stores for building you own arrows (yes I am\n>> a hunter and used to bow hunt)\n> The commercialised Arrow design was based upon an article on using\n> arrow shafts in an antenna.\n>\n> Not a surprise at all. ;)\n>\n>> I will double check this and let you all know, I'll have to do this later\n>> today after I'm off work.. but if this is the case replacements should be\n>> very easily created.\n>>\n>> David, KK4QOE\n>>\n>> -----Original Message-----\n>> From: David [mailto:[email protected]]\n>> Sent: Wednesday, August 05, 2015 12:39 PM\n>> To: 'David'; 'Diane Bruce'\n>> Cc: [email protected]; 'Don Hoover (WS4E)'\n>> Subject: RE: [amsat-bb] Screw threads on Arrow?\n>>\n>> Actually I found it online.. here is the link...\n>> http://www.arrowantennas.com/parts/p146437-10.html\n>>\n>> David, KK4QOE\n>>\n>> -----Original Message-----\n>> From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of David\n>> Sent: Wednesday, August 05, 2015 12:33 PM\n>> To: 'Diane Bruce'\n>> Cc: [email protected]; 'Don Hoover (WS4E)'\n>> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Screw threads on Arrow?\n>>\n>> Ahh yes, my mistake... Anyway there is a spare parts list that came with the\n>> antenna (I have it) but it does not list size, it says 2 - 1/4 stud.. but\n>> that does not answer your question..\n>>\n>> If you need this list or would like it I can scan it and post it or send it\n>> to you..\n>>\n>> Sorry for the confusion\n>>\n>> David, KK4QOE\n>>\n>> -----Original Message-----\n>> From: Diane Bruce [mailto:[email protected]]\n>> Sent: Wednesday, August 05, 2015 11:58 AM\n>> To: David\n>> Cc: 'David Haworth'; 'Don Hoover (WS4E)'; [email protected]\n>> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Screw threads on Arrow?\n>>\n>> On Wed, Aug 05, 2015 at 11:29:08AM -0400, David wrote:\n>>> If I recall correctly they are the same size as a camera tripod.. so\n>>> they would be a 1/4-20\n>> I was going to answer this then realised he is really talking about the\n>> elements themselves? I've not looked yet.\n>>\n>>> David, KK4QOE\n>>>\n>>> -----Original Message-----\n>>> From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of David\n>>> Haworth\n>>> Sent: Wednesday, August 05, 2015 11:03 AM\n>>> To: Don Hoover (WS4E)\n>>> Cc: [email protected]\n>>> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Screw threads on Arrow?\n>>>\n>>> They look like 8-32\n>>>\n>>>\n>>>> On Aug 5, 2015, at 6:29 AM, Don Hoover (WS4E) <[email protected]> wrote:\n>>>>\n>>>> Does anyone know the screw size/threads used for the elements on the\n>>>> dual band Arrow Antenna?\n>>>>\n>>>> I have some that are a little bent and want to start looking for\n>>>> replacements and maybe buy some spares as well.\n>>>>\n>>>> Thanks.\n>>>> Don\n>>>> WS4E\n>>>> _______________________________________________\n>>>> Sent via [email protected]. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum\n>>>> available to all interested persons worldwide without requiring\n>> membership.\n>>>> Opinions expressed are solely those of the author, and do not\n>>>> reflect the\n>>> official views of AMSAT-NA.\n>>>> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite\n>> program!\n>>>> Subscription settings:\n>>>> http://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb\n>>> 73,\n>>> Clear and dark skies without RFI,\n>>> David Haworth, WA9ONY\n>>> http://www.stargazing.net/david <http://www.stargazing.net/david>\n>>> [email protected]\n>>>\n>>>\n>>>\n>>> _______________________________________________\n>>> Sent via [email protected]. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available\n>>> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership.\n>>> Opinions expressed are solely those of the author, and do not reflect\n>>> the official views of AMSAT-NA.\n>>> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!\n>>> Subscription settings: http://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb\n>>>\n>>> _______________________________________________\n>>> Sent via [email protected]. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available\n>>> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership.\n>>> Opinions expressed are solely those of the author, and do not reflect\n>>> the\n>> official views of AMSAT-NA.\n>>> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!\n>>> Subscription settings: http://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb\n>>>\n>> --\n>> - [email protected] [email protected] http://www.db.net/~db\n>>\n>> _______________________________________________\n>> Sent via [email protected]. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available to all\n>> interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. 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