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Re: Topband: WD1A

To: Mike Greenway <K4PI@BELLSOUTH.NET>
Subject: Re: Topband: WD1A
From: N1BUG <paul@n1bug.com>
Date: Sun, 13 Feb 2011 07:31:38 -0500
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> Has anyone else had problems with
> WD1A breaking?  I plan to try a 2 wire bev using the WD1A but if
> is troublesome I may opt for something else.

I have not had any problems with WD1A but those steel strands which 
give it strength will rust quickly and eventually break if water 
gets to them.  Seal the ends so water cannot get in!  I put crimp 
connectors (the type with plastic on the back) on the ends of mine. 
  Crimp lightly, then solder, then with the new connector dangling 
vertically, fill the back of it where the wire comes out with Krazy 
Glue, wait for it to set. No water can get to the wire if done 
properly.  No doubt there are dozens of other ways to seal it.

73,
Paul N1BUG

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