Howdy from Texas Jess!
Your problem with the Pro Am sounds like an open connection between the
wire used in the antenna and the threaded tip of the antenna. I had
nearly the same problem with one of mine. I found that the epoxy used to
secure the fiberglass shaft to the metal base is not very good and after
one or two low tree limbs the joint comes loose. The only thing holding
it in place then is the solder connection to the wire and the Heat
shrink tubing. Next low tree limb then opens the solder connection.
Split the heat shrink at the base and check the solder connection and
the epoxy connection. I used a good 2 part epoxy from the local auto
store and re soldered the connection after filling away some of the
chrome on the metal tip. A short piece of shrink tubing will finish the
job.
CU---OJ---K1OJ
HOUSTON, TX
QRP-L #732
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