I had the same problem with my X50 after about 8 months in service. My ID-5100A went deaf. I measured 2m SWR over 4:1. I took it down and opened it up. It was full of water! All the foam rings were soaked and the copper element was corroded. Maybe you should check yours as well. I have no idea how the water got in but since the top of the element was wet, it must have got in under the chrome cap.
Love the video. Filming while working on top of the roof deserves extra points!!
Thanks Chris! ❤
I had the same problem with my X50 after about 8 months in service. My ID-5100A went deaf. I measured 2m SWR over 4:1. I took it down and opened it up. It was full of water! All the foam rings were soaked and the copper element was corroded. Maybe you should check yours as well. I have no idea how the water got in but since the top of the element was wet, it must have got in under the chrome cap.
Wow! I didn’t even think of that. If I get any more poor signal reports on simplex, I’m definitely checking it out. Thanks!
Dan...does this make the Bao Feng work better and go farther? :-)
Ha! Actually, if you hook your Feng up to an outside antenna it will receive way better!