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Re: [TowerTalk] HyGain HG70HD "Screeches" when cranked up or down

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Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] HyGain HG70HD "Screeches" when cranked up or down
From: "Richard (Rick) Karlquist" <richard@karlquist.com>
Date: Fri, 04 Feb 2011 12:53:24 -0800
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On 2/4/2011 12:42 PM, Allen R. Brier wrote:
> My HG70HD "screeches" pretty loudly in various elevations when cranking up
> or down. I'm not sure if that means a bent section or what, but I would like
> some input from the list.

My HDX5106 made horrible noises and it turned out to be the lead screw
for the cable guide for the pulley.  A liberal coating for grease and
the noise completely went away.  Try oiling everything that rotates
first, before assuming the tower itself is to blame.

Rick N6RK
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