[OFARC] Antenna repairs

[ralph phillips]

My 2m antenna has been doing really well but started acting erratic this morning.  SWR started at at 1.8 and finished at 4.5!

Not good when a storm is coming.  I have an antenna for 440mhz and one for 2m fed with a single coax and then a tee with jumpers the antenna.  Took it all apart, liberal use of contact cleaner, put back together and heavy coating of liquid tape.  Used a hair dryer to help it set.
SWR now 1.2

LESSON ..... Connections can work well in dry weather but leak when it rains.  Check the seals periodically

Ke5hdf
Ralph

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