It looks like the replacement of the plated self tapping screws with
stainless was insufficient to prevent one of the coils from going
open circuit on the driven element here. I plan to take the beam
down to replace the self tappers with a machine screw all the way
through the coil.
Does anyone remember the recommended screw size and length? I can't
find that particular detail in my archives of 402CD modification
information.
Thanks.
73 - Dave N3RD
n3rd@ix.netcom.com
http://www.QTH.com/topten
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