[TowerTalk] Shorting Straps on KT34XA

[Michael Tope]

I am in the process of preparing a used KLM KT34XA for 
re-installation on the tower. While I was cleaning-up 
and inspecting the elements, I noticed that it was 
difficult to get the shorting straps in the linear loading
sections to fit tight around the capacitor tubes (I think 
these are the so called type "C" straps), especially when 
they are coated with no-alox which is somewhat slick. 
This loose fit concerned me as it was my understanding that 
no-alox needs to be under pressure to work reasonably well. 
As a result, I picked up some 10 mil brass shim stock at the 
local hardware and shimmed a couple of the strap terminations 
so that they are now snug around the capacitor tubes. 
Unfortunately, this is a rather tedious process. 

Anybody out there know of a better solution, or am I overkilling 
this thing? I have 5 more elements to do, so any labor saving hints 
would be appreciated. 

Thanks, 

Mike, W4EF.........


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