[VHFcontesting] strain relief loop for your vhf/uhf beams?

[Jimk8mr at aol.com]

Depending on the mechanical configuration at the feedpoint, a drip  loop may 
be a good idea.
 
73  -  Jim   K8MR
 
 
 
 
 
In a message dated 3/21/2009 3:11:34 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
mail at jimforsyth.com writes:


What is  the engineering reason that you need a strain relief loop even 
though the  coax is supported and there is no pull on the connector?

I have a dozen  antennas arranged just as you describe, no problems so far 
after six  years.

Jim, AF6O

> Of course, taping the coax to the boom  supports the coax so there is no 
> pull
> on the connector.   But the engineer in me says I should place a strain
> relief loop at the  connector.
> Michael -  N6MEF



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