Hi there,
I´m a proud owner of a HyGain Explorer 14 antenna. I´ve experienced some
detuning on rainy days. SWR increase from 1.1 to 1.5 or even 2 in all three
bands. I´ve talk with another fellow here with the same ¨problem¨.
My antenna was completely refurbished a year ago. Installed a new BN4000 balun,
cleaned all traps and hardware, changed plastic caps and added Penetrox and
Scotch tape on all joints, including balun connections. Changed all coax cable
with a new LMR400. So far it´s not a big problem but I´m affraid that this
could be worse during winter time with ice and snow. I will climb up the tower
tomorrow afternoon and wondering if any of you have had a similar experience
with your HyGain antennas.
73s!
EC1CT Fernando
E-mail: ec1cwg@dxhunters.com
URE & ARRL member
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