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1. [VHFcontesting] strain relief loop for your vhf/uhf beams? (score: 1): Author: "Michael E Fox $N6MEF$" <N6MEF@mefox.org>; Date: Fri, 20 Mar 2009 15:52:35 -0700; Hi folks. I'm assembling a stack of VHF/UHF beams (2m-23cm) and I have a question about running the coax from the antenna connectors. These are M2 antennas where the connector is pointing along the b; /archives//html/VHFcontesting/2009-03/msg00129.html (8,273 bytes)
2. Re: [VHFcontesting] strain relief loop for your vhf/uhf beams? (score: 1): Author: "Jim Forsyth" <mail@jimforsyth.com>; Date: Sat, 21 Mar 2009 08:47:28 -0700; What is the engineering reason that you need a strain relief loop even though the coax is supported and there is no pull on the connector? I have a dozen antennas arranged just as you describe, no pr; /archives//html/VHFcontesting/2009-03/msg00131.html (7,554 bytes)
3. Re: [VHFcontesting] strain relief loop for your vhf/uhf beams? (score: 1): Author: kb7dqh@donobi.net; Date: Sat, 21 Mar 2009 16:45:26 -0700 (PDT); Hmmm... The REAL problem is the flexible coax run past the point where the rotating mast joins the non-rotating support structure... Generally, that little bit of an "S" bend in the cable at that con; /archives//html/VHFcontesting/2009-03/msg00132.html (10,286 bytes)
4. Re: [VHFcontesting] strain relief loop for your vhf/uhf beams? (score: 1): Author: Ron Hooper <w4wa@alltel.net>; Date: Sat, 21 Mar 2009 21:10:00 -0400; Same here as Jim, never had a problem. Seems like I remember RG 17 had a problem with cold wx causing the connector center pin to put back and possibly not make a connection. I use all heliax now wit; /archives//html/VHFcontesting/2009-03/msg00133.html (9,390 bytes)
5. Re: [VHFcontesting] strain relief loop for your vhf/uhf beams? (score: 1): Author: "Bill W5WVO" <w5wvo@cybermesa.net>; Date: Sat, 21 Mar 2009 20:56:41 -0600; I concur with Jim, there is no need for a strain relief loop, as there is no strain, given the method of taping or tie-wrapping to the boom that you describe. However, even if you did put in a strain; /archives//html/VHFcontesting/2009-03/msg00134.html (9,906 bytes)
6. Re: [VHFcontesting] strain relief loop for your vhf/uhf beams? (score: 1): Author: Jimk8mr@aol.com; Date: Sun, 22 Mar 2009 11:38:00 EDT; Depending on the mechanical configuration at the feedpoint, a drip loop may be a good idea. 73 - Jim K8MR In a message dated 3/21/2009 3:11:34 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, mail@jimforsyth.com writes:; /archives//html/VHFcontesting/2009-03/msg00136.html (8,872 bytes)
7. Re: [VHFcontesting] strain relief loop for your vhf/uhf beams? (score: 1): Author: Sebastian <w4as@bellsouth.net>; Date: Sun, 22 Mar 2009 15:02:18 -0400; I must disagree with you on using electrical tape to hold up coax on a beam or tower. Here in South Florida, electrical tape can't stand up to the heat and rain, and it will eventually fall off. Same; /archives//html/VHFcontesting/2009-03/msg00138.html (10,288 bytes)
8. Re: [VHFcontesting] strain relief loop for your vhf/uhf beams? (score: 1): Author: "Michael E Fox $N6MEF$" <N6MEF@mefox.org>; Date: Sun, 22 Mar 2009 17:42:46 -0700; Thanks for all the great feedback guys. Sounds like no loop is the way to go. 73, Michael - N6MEF _______________________________________________ VHFcontesting mailing list VHFcontesting@contesting.c; /archives//html/VHFcontesting/2009-03/msg00140.html (8,426 bytes)
9. Re: [VHFcontesting] strain relief loop for your vhf/uhf beams? (score: 1): Author: Ron Hooper <w4wa@alltel.net>; Date: Mon, 23 Mar 2009 07:54:23 -0400; Another good point about the use wire ties (zip ties) . Tape is the best and use the 3M stuff that cost about $3.60 a roll. Do not use the bargain tape for this application. I made the mistake of usi; /archives//html/VHFcontesting/2009-03/msg00141.html (12,089 bytes)
10. Re: [VHFcontesting] strain relief loop for your vhf/uhf beams? (score: 1): Author: Bob Cumming <w2bzy@cfl.rr.com>; Date: Mon, 23 Mar 2009 15:39:19 -0400; I have found that the best thing is to use Large, Black (1/4"-1/2"wide) cable ties made by a good manufacturer (Panduit, T Betts Etc) to work well here in the Central Florida Sun. In hard to reach pl; /archives//html/VHFcontesting/2009-03/msg00142.html (11,677 bytes)

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