[Antennas] Hamwhip

Sun, 19 Jan 2003 23:57:23 +0000

> Hi - I just bought 2 20 meter Hamwhip antennas at a hamfest yestrday 

> and the set screws that hold the stainless steel rod in the ferrule 

> will not screw in enough to screw down on the whip and hold it - 

> I guess the ferrule is not tapped far enough and the set screws 

> bottom out before they contact the whip - I would appreciate any 

> suggestions on how to fix this . . .

   Find a small machine screw (bolt) that will fit the tapped holes,
using the bolt, find a tap of that size, borrow one from a chum if
possible.  If you must, find a tool supplier (wholesale kind) and
purchase a "bottom tap" of that size. And "chase the threads".
(re-thread the hole)

(Taps are made in three kinds in every size: top, middle and bottom.)

(A few auto parts stores will loan tools to install parts bought there,
if they do have taps (I doubt it) a friendly counter man (or woman) may
allow you to chase it there, if you find the store empty of customers.
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