You can put SS sheet metal screws through all the joints except those for the
cap tubes.
I recommend getting new straps from KLM>..the new ones are a bit thicker and
bent to leave more room for
tightening the clamp.
73, Ty K3MM
-----Original Message-----
From: thompson@mindspring.com <thompson@mindspring.com>
To: towertalk@contesting.com <towertalk@contesting.com>
To: <towertalk@contesting.com>
Date: Thursday, July 16, 1998 17:51
Subject: [TowerTalk] KT-34XA rebuild problems..answers rcvd
>
>I got back a number of replies to the problem of the 15 meter ground strap
>that is still loose even after the hardware is tight. There seems to be 3
>possible answers:
>
>1. use pop rivets so popular in Force 12 antennas.
>
>2. Use a machine set screw to make solid electrical and mechanical
>contact.
>
>3. Use shims under the strap.
>
>I am choosing #3...probably will make my own shims from some aluminum I have
>left over from some McMaster-carr sheets. This way the existing strap will
>have more surface to bind to...
>
>But, the problem of loose straps seems to be common in rebuilding the KT34
>or 34XA (putting on those new bright blue caps). I have 2 more elements (4
>assemblies) to go.
>
>Remember to put the new caps in hot water for a few minutes before
>installing them...you will be amazed at how fast and easy they go on!
>
>73, Dave K4JRB
>
>
>
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