Hi Guys,
I purchased a Cushcraft XM-240 which was new in the box but was made about 10
years ago. The label on the box says "Cushcraft XM-240", and doesn't mention
MFJ, so perhaps it was made by Cushcraft. My questions pertains to the 4
loading coils. I believe the loading coils made by MFJ have heat shrink tubing
over the coil, is that correct? The loading coils on this XM-240 don't have
heat shrink tubing over them, rather the coil is covered with a thick shiny
black epoxy which is very hard. The epoxy has really sealed up the coils and
self tapping screws that connect the coils to the aluminum tubing. I believe
the epoxy would be rather difficult to remove so I'm wondering if I'm likely to
have reliable results using the traps "as-is" for a couple years, or if I
should remove the hard epoxy from the self- tapping screws now and replace them
with screws, nuts, and lock washers? If I do replace the screws, should I
cover them with more epoxy, use heat shrink tubing, or both? Thanks & 73,
Dick- K9OMWisconsin
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