Review on 📡 White Tram Amateur Dual Band Base Antenna (Model 1481) with Enhanced SEO by Sri Wells

I bought one a few years ago. That summer he was struck by lightning. This fall I replaced the antenna after paying the insurance company. Before the replacement I noticed that the replacement antenna had a gap between the fiberglass and the metal sleeves. Like comments elsewhere about the antenna. I sprayed CLEAR FLEX-SEAL on it after assembly. I have included photos of the antenna after the ice storm left 1/4 inch of ice on the hood of my car that I parked at the base of my tower. There is also a picture of a coupler attached to the top 2 sections. The lower clutch is out of order. Threading. that was only 3-4 turns, maybe 10tpi. You can also see where the fiberglass has split causing the fiberglass to fall to the ground. Just 30 feet away is a 1480 dual section antenna that I use for my test rig that lasted 4-5 years. On the day of the ice storm, the NWS reported icing, 30-32 degrees and wind gusts of up to 30 m/s. After a picture was taken with the broken clutch, I found it would spin and pulled it out by hand. There was a layer of glue between the metal sleeve and the fiberglass that didn't stick to either of them, and I was able to break it off with my fingernail. Conclusion The first antenna lasted more than 3 years, the newest one is definitely worse in quality and lasted 3 months. In the 3 years of life of the first antenna, it survived 3-4-5 ice storms and 65 mph winds here in Kansas, only to die from a lightning strike. Last Sunday's replacement is an antenna ending in "9" that is heavier and more durable. The tram is not yesterday's quality. I will not recommend it. However, I will do 1480 2 section. Due to the shorter length, the joints are less stressed than with the three-part version.