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During the time since acquisition, we've had various challenges from procuring the right parts to having sunny days to service the equipment, but we are getting there. For a long time work was stalled due to a bent segment and replacement screws that turned out to be slightly too long once screwed into the assembly but that's been resolved and the mast can be raised although there's still a lot of work to restore complete functionality and prepare it for winter. | During the time since acquisition, we've had various challenges from procuring the right parts to having sunny days to service the equipment, but we are getting there. For a long time work was stalled due to a bent segment and replacement screws that turned out to be slightly too long once screwed into the assembly but that's been resolved and the mast can be raised although there's still a lot of work to restore complete functionality and prepare it for winter. | ||
Even though this trailer is maintained by the amateur radio club, once | Even though this trailer is maintained by the amateur radio club, once finished, we can share its use with related LHS groups (e.g. quadcopter obstacle course, brain hacker nodule pole, etc.). This mast will require a small amount of training - do not attempt to use if you're untrained as it can easily fall over and cause substantial damage and jeopardise the Hackspace's very existence. | ||
The Clark 63/100 is the taller, older trailer-mounted sibling to the [[Project:Mast SCAM-12|Clark SCAM-12 Mast]]. | |||
== Specifications == | == Specifications == | ||
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|Trailer Wheel Size | |Trailer Wheel Size | ||
|185/80R15 Tyres + innertubes (nut size: 7/16" - but works with 19mm? hex in space) | |185/80R15 Tyres + innertubes | ||
(nut size: 7/16" - but works with 19mm? hex in space) | |||
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|Maximum Recommended Headload | |Maximum Recommended Headload | ||
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== Work Required == | == Work Required == | ||
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** Qty: 60</strike> | ** Qty: 60</strike> | ||
== Sladen Clark Mast Braindump Notes ( | == Paul Sladen Clark Mast Braindump Notes & Response (He visited us March 2015) == | ||
Manage the easy stuff first, perhaps bring in the top two pieces indoors of the mast and work on the bits inside: | Manage the easy stuff first, perhaps bring in the top two pieces indoors of the mast and work on the bits inside: | ||
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== Future projects == | == Future projects == | ||
* Replace raising crank with electric motor | * Replace raising crank with electric motor? How hard is it to crank up? <span style='background:yellow;color:black;'>''It is not hard to crank up. Keep it manual!''</span> | ||
* Replace petrol engine with electric motor? <span style='background:yellow;color:black;'>''Yes - we'd share between the two masts and be quiet during the night hours.''</span> | |||
* Replace petrol engine with electric motor? | |||
== References / External Links == | == References / External Links == | ||
* [[File:TrailerMastManual.pdf|Clark 63/100 Mast Documentation in PDF format]] | |||
* [[Pledge:Trailer_Mast|Original pledge wiki page for replacement parts]] | |||
* [http://www.paul.sladen.org/toys/clark/scam-mast.html Paul Sladen's SCAM mast info website] - Note that the SCAM mast is a cousin of our WT8 mast in the Clark 63/100 trailer assembly. | * [http://www.paul.sladen.org/toys/clark/scam-mast.html Paul Sladen's SCAM mast info website] - Note that the SCAM mast is a cousin of our WT8 mast in the Clark 63/100 trailer assembly. | ||
* [http://www.dave.2e0ijk.talktalk.net/scam12repair.htm 2E0IJK's SCAM12 Repair Site] - Mast refurbishment notes plus a piston reassembly video | * [http://www.dave.2e0ijk.talktalk.net/scam12repair.htm 2E0IJK's SCAM12 Repair Site] - Mast refurbishment notes plus a piston reassembly video | ||
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* [http://www.clarkmasts.com Clark Masts Official Website] | * [http://www.clarkmasts.com Clark Masts Official Website] | ||
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6HsQPmlZmHo SV2GWY's SCAM12 antenna setup] - He shows how to apply the air pressure, lock/unlock tower segments, etc. | * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6HsQPmlZmHo SV2GWY's SCAM12 antenna setup] - He shows how to apply the air pressure, lock/unlock tower segments, etc. | ||
* [https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1m7stWPsxvypnEcJHj0fhJH8rFikoyqbqeej_nzJeFTo/edit?usp=sharing Link to (rough) schematics of mud guards] - was easier to buy new ones. | |||
[[Category:Amateur Radio]] | [[Category:Amateur Radio]] | ||
