Chameleon Antenna CHA MIL WHIP
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- Опубліковано 8 вер 2023
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As much as we like to set up our gear and make QSO's, we need to do periodic maintenance on that gear to make sure we can enjoy our hobby. Well done Julian !
I use NOALOX compound in the joints each year as well.
I remember using petroleum jelly to waterproof electrical connections on ground equipment and to prevent corrosion on headset plugs when I was in the Air Force. I still use it to make a water barrier on the coax connection to my EmComm II transformer. Preventive Maintenance means more dB.
I think I might consider using a brass wire brush rather than sand paper, especially on those threads - after many cleanings one could see some thread wear. Thanks for the great video and reminder that even our antennas require some regular TLC!!
Excellent recommendation, as always. It's not only whip antennas that need PM. I had an EFHW have a branch fall on it over the winter. As it didn't break, it didn't occur to me that anything could be wrong. When I started using it again in the spring, I wasn't making the contacts I usually do. I checked the SWR and it was resonant much lower on all bands. The wire had stretched over a foot!
Top Video as always Julian. Rock and Roll indeed 🙂
Glad you are back!
Doing PMs may not be sexy high speed low drag stuff, but it is absolutely essential. Good to see your QC inspector making sure you're doing a good job. 😄
Thank you, Julian, for the informative videos. This is what I call " Videos that respect my time".
Excellent video!
good video. I still use version 1 of the MIL whip and had major problems with high contact resistance between the segments. these were also caused by the paintwork. therefore be sure to check. enjoy watching the channel.
When i was on active duty, we used 550 cord , wrapped it around once and pulled the 550 cord back and forth in a sawing motion. With a portable antenna like that one, id place it on the end of a table or bench thrn sit on it to make it stay in place while cleaning it with the 550 cord
Add "Never Dull Cotton Wad Cleaner" in a can, and Electrical Contact Cleaner Spray to the tools used to clean antenna connections. Never Dull works awesome at removing corrosion!
For cleaning and improving contact in the whip, You can also use brass brush for cleaning gun barrels (9mm should fit perfectly)
Like 6k in solar blankets on the table…. Great video, love my system
ALWAYS informative
Hello Julien, thanks for that introduction. i wish there is a Mil Whip like that for 10/11m. Best greets and happy fall time to you.
Good to hear from you again. Mahalo for the video. Only question is, how do you change the cord?
Good to hear from you again. Great that you reminding us to check our gear before deployment. I myself had multiple failures on each of my last two deployments, these could have been discovered if I checked my gear beforehand. Subject change...Are those new safety glasses? If so what kind? Great job as always, looking forward to next video.
Thank you Julian.