[Icom] Loose handheld antenna connector.

Mon, 4 Nov 2002 06:04:09 -0800 (PST)

Mike I use 222, it's easier to remove and has not
failed yet.

Also check inside for loose solder joint on the wire.

b

--- "Michael P. Olbrisch" <[email protected]> wrote:
> Today while hiking in the Franklin Mountains, I
> discovered
> that my ICOM IC-W32A had a loose antenna connector.
> The area I was in had no cell phone coverage, so
> radio was
> important on this hike.  I did a quick repair on the
> trail,
> and now at home I am looking at a better solution.
> 
> My best thought, take the nut off, drop in a bit of
> LOCKTITE
> 242 (can be removed with common tools, no heat.
> (BLUE))
> and tighten it down good.
> 
> Any other suggestions or better ideas before I
> proceed?
> I won't need the radio till next Saturday for
> another hike.
> 
> Thanks Y-all.
> 
> Mike.
> 
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