On Sun, 23 Feb 1997 09:44:22 -0600 Owen Quarles <k1oj@swbell.net> writes:
>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
>..
>
>
>To go a bit further... I know that antennas are getting as
expensive as can be...but the proamm ants I have bought
are not really worth what they cost.. Who wants to keep
climbing to make repairs that should not be required..
Just my opinion based on experience..
Nathan AC4GT
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