[Elecraft] FIXED--was NOT the feedline

Dave Cole dave at nk7z.net
Thu Jun 4 10:59:14 EDT 2020


I have that same problem, maybe 1 in 10 or 2,0 I slice the cable or my 
hand... ;)

73, and thanks,
Dave (NK7Z)
https://www.nk7z.net
ARRL Volunteer Examiner
ARRL Technical Specialist
ARRL Asst. Director, NW Division, Technical Resources

On 6/4/20 7:44 AM, Peter Dougherty wrote:
> This is my default procedure, but every so often the knife slips when I'm removing it and I end up slicing into the cable jacket itself. Usually no big deal; cut it and pop on a new connector, but if it's on the antenna end it's not so trivial.
> 
>   - pjd
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net <elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net> On Behalf Of Dave ColeI always use Scotch 130, (self fusing tape), first, then Scotch 88.  I cut the tape down the long axis, and it opes up like a peanut, leaving no residue or old tape.
> 
> 73, and thanks,
> Dave (NK7Z)
>   
> 


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