[TowerTalk] KLM KT34A cleaning

[kb9cry at comcast.net]

I strongly support doing the M2 upgrade.  It replaces those plastic linear supports with bullet proof aluminum blocks.  Makes the antenna very rugged and should last a long time.  Phil  KB9CRY

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> Not a job for the faint of heart......cleaning KLM tubes and straps. 
> 
> What I have found works best, is to use a VERY fine grade of sandpaper inside 
> the curved part of the strap and on the outside of the tube. To make a 
> better electrical connection where the strap contacts the tube I inserted a 
> small 
> short stainless steel screw. Do NOT do this on the capacitor tubes or you may 
> wind up with a short. 
> 
> Another thing you might do is to wrap the fiberglass spacers with electrical 
> tape to minimize the effects of the sun on the fiberglass, or cover it with 
> liquid electrical tape. 
> 
> Or, you can spring for around $300 to buy the upgrade kit from M2, which I 
> have heard is a good investment. 
> 
> Bill K4XS 
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