Bob......you said... >>I did notice that the wire running up the center of the tower to the 80 meter radiator had a lot of slack for some reason, so I plan to tip the antenna and replace it.<<< I believe this wire is not just any wire....contact MFJ for a replacement wire. Regards Dave Harmon NSRCA 586 K6XYZ[at]sbcglobal[dot]net Sperry, Ok.