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Technical Topics => Equipment => Topic started by: ChrisSmolinski on October 12, 2019, 1837 UTC

Title: Check that your antenna connectors are tightened
Post by: ChrisSmolinski on October 12, 2019, 1837 UTC

It can make a world of difference with noise levels.

(https://i.imgur.com/NNh2X1K.jpg)

Title: Re: Check that your antenna connectors are tightened
Post by: Josh on October 12, 2019, 1845 UTC

The difference is substantial. Looks like going from a typical urban dwelling with attendant modern rf noisemakers to a quiet rural location. I inherited a 65ft aluminum Heights fold over tower, not keeping the section bolts tight via preventative checks and maintenance allowed the tower to sway in the wind and elongate several of the section bolt holes, not just a quiet listening experience depends on preventative checks and maintenance.

Title: Re: Check that your antenna connectors are tightened
Post by: ChrisSmolinski on October 12, 2019, 2007 UTC

It was embarrassing.

Title: Re: Check that your antenna connectors are tightened
Post by: Matt285 on October 14, 2019, 2222 UTC

Thanks for sharing. Just double checked my connections.