[TowerTalk] Ham IV part identificaiton

[K9MA]

I've long believed that just about every fastener in an antenna system 
should have Loctite on the threads. How many neglected tribanders have 
you seen with elements askew? That won't happen if there's Loctite on 
all the fasteners. Mine was up continuously for 26 years, and nothing 
moved. The stuff is truly one of the most useful products of technology.

73,
Scott K9MA



On 2/9/2021 11:37 AM, kj6y--- via TowerTalk wrote:
> I tried all over the internet to find those screws. I did get some from Hygain/MFJ.  I had a brand new Ham IV on an MA-40 mounted on top and the screws holding the top and bottom pieces together came loose and the antenna fell off.  Screws were not put on with Locktite.  Sent back to Hygain for replacement.  They replaced the top half and installed new screws.  Again no Locktite. I removed and reinstalled the screws with Locktite.  Hopefully this will keep it from happening again.  All the rotors I refurbish I use Locktite on the screws.   Skip Bolnick, KJ6YCommunications Service Cowww.kj6y.com818-522-5421  In a message dated 2/9/2021 8:19:30 AM Pacific Standard Time, marvs at att.net writes:
> Does anyone know what size bolt is used to hold the upper bell housing to the lower housing in a Ham IV?  Marv K7IU_______________________________________________   _______________________________________________TowerTalk mailing listTowerTalk at contesting.comhttp://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/towertalk
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