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-----Original Message----- From: Tony AB2CJ <ab2cj@nais.com> To: Force12Talk@qth.com <Force12Talk@qth.com> Date: Monday, April 16, 2001 6:42 PM Subject: Problem solved >Gents > >Thanks to Natan and the group, my problem with my Dx'er is solved. It turns >out that the Rustoleum paint I used to weather proof the balun lug >connections penetrated enough to cause problems. There was a slight bit of >oxidation on the stainless bolts that go through the dirven elements. The >combination of these problems caused enough insulation to cause the >intermitent loss of signal when the elements would move about while rotating >or under windy conditions. All connections where cleaned and penetroxed... >problem solved. > >After two years on the tower, the Dx'er as well as the other Force12 >antennas are in exelent shape. I would suggest to others that a little >preventitive maintenance can go a long way. Despite the stainless hardware, >it's a good idea to use a product like penetrox for connection longevity. Be >careful with Rustoleum paint too hi. > >Thanks again. > >73, Tony >AB2CJ > > > > -------------------------------------------- Force12Talk mailing list provided as a service by Force 12 Antennas, Inc. Force 12 Web site: http://www.qth.com/force12 Submissions: send to Force12Talk@qth.com To unsubscribe: send a blank e-mail to Force12Talk-leave@qth.com Force12Talk Message Archive: http://www.qth.com/force12/list/force12talk For problems with the list, contact n4zr@qth.com |
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