[Heathkit] Ferrite rod antenna

Bwana Bob wb2vuf at gti.net
Mon Nov 24 22:27:15 EST 2008


I would just use a good quality epoxy. Try JB Weld. Its really strong.

			Bob WB2VUF

Revcom wrote:
> Recently acquired a Heathkit SW-717, nice little radio.  However some 
> dummy packed it in box so that the ferrite rod antenna mounted on the 
> back got broken.   Does anyone know of a good "cement" to repair such?  
> Seems to work OK on the AM bcst band after some cleaning up and 
> lubricating here and there, so wire is not broken.  Is only used on 
> Bcst, but would like to fix it back up.  Any suggestions?  Ferrite 
> cement I have not seen that can remember.
> 
> Rod
> K0EQH
> 
> 
> 


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