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Re: [TowerTalk] SteppIR vertical

To: Steve Daniel <nn4t@comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] SteppIR vertical
From: Ryan Jairam <rjairam@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 26 Sep 2010 14:44:23 -0400
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How about some compressed air?

I would be wary of cleaning out with any sort of liquid.

I would look at sealing it up properly if you think they are entering
from below.

Ryan, N2RJ

On Sun, Sep 26, 2010 at 10:35 AM, Steve Daniel <nn4t@comcast.net> wrote:
> Good morning. I have the 6-40 meter vertical which, until recently, has 
> worked well. Suddenly, I was hearing nothing. The element seems to cycle 
> properly but no signals.
> After checking the coax and finding no problem I opened the unit at the 
> bottom of the antenna to find it full of ants and not a few small spiders. 
> The gasket was in good repair so they must be entering from underneath 
> somehow. My question is this. How can I clean out the mess they have left 
> without damaging the motor? Can I use an insecticide to kill the little 
> critters? Can I hose out the unit, allow it to dry, try to determine the 
> entry point and then plug it? Then perhaps I can determine what the 
> electrical problem is. I am just not sure how aggressive I can be in cleaning 
> the unit. If anyone has any experience or suggestions I would certainly 
> appreciate the input. 73, Steve, NN4T.
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