SPT-500 Antenna. . . . . . So long

[smalltiredart]

We had a good run.
You can rest now old girl.
Replaced with a Shockwave.
Better build quality, better matching system.

 

[Shadetree Mechanic]

A little bit crispy?

 

[Smokinone]

I always preferred the original to the crispy variety.

 

[Staybolt]

Crispy?

 

[Ranch55]

Been there, Done that.....

This is my fix......Teflon insulator.....

 

[whiteastro]

this was my fix.

 

[Smokinone]

Been there, Done that.....

This is my fix......Teflon insulator.....

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With the red locktite...that won't come apart without for a while.
Where's ya find the sleeve?

 

[Ranch55]

Where's ya find the sleeve?

I ordered a teflon tube and had to ream the inside diameter to size. Then I cut it to length I needed.

 

[smalltiredart]

Nice mod. I will repair it this way and sell it off.

Thanks Ranch 55

 

[SuperLid]

We had a good run.
You can rest now old girl.
Replaced with a Shockwave.
Better build quality, better matching system.

What power level caused that meltdown?

 

[smalltiredart]

What power level caused that meltdown?

Well past the 1500 watt rating of the antenna.
Wasn't upset about it.
Knew I was on borrowed time.