Jon,
Don't forget that you should not use 9913 where it is likely to move i.e.
around the rotator otherwise it will fracture. 73 Clive GM3POI
----- Original Message -----
From: "W4ZW" <w4zw@comcast.net>
To: "'Robert Shohet'" <kq2m@earthlink.net>; <towertalk@contesting.com>
Sent: Sunday, November 10, 2002 3:06 PM
Subject: RE: [Towertalk] Antenna Problem
>
> Thanks for all the help and suggestions fellows.
>
> As a follow-up to my intermittent problem with the 402CD, problem
> solved.
>
> After changing the feed line coax connector in the shack yesterday,
> decided to drop the antenna. Started early this morning before the wind
> builds off the ocean. As soon as I had it down, it was obvious that the
> feed point attachment was loose. I had attached the coax balun to the
> boom quite securely toward the mast, but only used one heavy duty
> ty-wrap toward the feed. The air balun moved enough side to side to
> transfer the movement through the rather stiff 9913 to the feed points.
> The feed worked loose and the coax seal starting filling in the
> connection and there's the intermittent problem. Even the slightest
> breeze was enough to rock the balun and move the connector. I usually
> also attach the feed line to each element with a strap and hose clamp.
> I didn't do this when I put it back up a few months ago since the feed
> point was so well sealed and I didn't want to open another path for all
> this saltwater.
>
> Now, what's a good method to remove all this coax seal?
>
> I was going to replace the trap screws while I have it down, but what do
> you use to reseal the trap? I have some large shrink tubing, but not
> that large. My traps seem to be in perfect condition and well sealed.
>
> When my 40M beam is happy, I'm happy.
>
>
> Jon Hamlet, W4ZW
> Casey Key Island, FL
>
> "A little bit of Paradise in the Gulf of Mexico"
>
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