On Sun, 31 Aug 2003 10:40:23 -0400, Pete Smith <n4zr@contesting.com>
wrote:
>What is the consensus on whether it's a good idea to make the rotator loop
>to a yagi separate from the rest of the feedline (with barrel connector and
>2 PL-259s). An unnecessary connection prone to weather, or a good hedge
>against failure of the rotator loop due to flexing? Two of mine have been
>up for 8 and 6 years respectively, but I'm replacing all my coax on the
>tower following a lightning hit, and if there is a better way I'd like to
>know it.
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Personally, I vote for no connectors in the rotator loop. Pl-259's
are notorious for coming loose anyway, and in the loop environment
you're just asking for trouble. I've used no-connector loops for
years with no trouble. When I'm installing the coax, I always have
someone on the ground do a complete rotation while I'm up there so I
can adjust as needed. Works fine.
--
Bill, W7TI
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