I agree with Bill, and would suggest you bend those wires into a "S"
shape before connecting them to the feed point of the antenna. This
will minimize strain on both ends of the wires.
73
Don
N8DE
Quoting Bill K2OWR <k2owr@comcast.net>:
> :::: You were not crimping the lug?
> I would crimp it AND solder it.
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Ken Eigsti" <diverken@chaffee.net>
> To: <towertalk@contesting.com>
> Sent: Thursday, January 14, 2010 18:02
> Subject: [TowerTalk] broken balun wires
>
>
>> Here is my problem.
>> I have a Force 12 C36XN and I use a Force 12 balun with the 2 wires
>> (3.5"each ) that exit one end of the balun and connect to the antenna. (40
>> meter portion)
>>
>> Twice in less than a year, the wire has broken where I have it soldered to
>> a
>> spade lug that connects to the terminal on the antenna.
>> Obviously the vibration is breaking the wire at the solder joint on the
>> lug.
>>
>> What is the best method to prevent this? Crimping the wire on the lug? No
>> solder? Luckily I can reach the balun/connections by leaning out from the
>> tower.
>>
>> Any thoughts?
>>
>> Thanks
>> Ken W0LSD
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