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:
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 problems so far
after six years.
Jim, AF6O
> Of course, taping the coax to the boom supports the coax so there is no
> pull
> on the connector. But the engineer in me says I should place a strain
> relief loop at the connector.
> Michael - N6MEF
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