[MRCA] ARC-5 Tuning Cable

[scottjohnson1 at cox.net]

Seems normal to me.  Try pulling the sheath taught , the end should retract in properly.

 

Scott W7SVJ

 

From: mrca-bounces at mailman.qth.net <mrca-bounces at mailman.qth.net> On Behalf Of Mark K3MSB
Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2026 11:36 AM
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Subject: [MRCA] ARC-5 Tuning Cable

 

Hi All

 

Recently I received several tuning cables and one is rather odd;

 



The cable looks to be fine and undamaged.   Perhaps this particular cable was used for a specific purpose?

 

73 Mark K3MSB

 

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