Re: Miracle Whip and "O" rings

I use the Ducker version of the Miracle Whip tuner, with about 18  
inches of what I think is piano wire for an antenna. Works very well  
for HF. The Ducker had an intermittent connection when I got it,  
personally I think mechanically loading the tuner down with a  
telescopic whip is more than it can handle physically. I've learned  
that BNC connections are not noted for ruggedness.

Chuck


Quoting W3FIS <[email protected]>:

> I find that the Miracle Whip antenna, with a SO-259 to BNC male   
> adapter works great for HF. However, that puts quite a strain on the  
>  VR-500 BNC fitting.
>
> Other than a jumper cord and 2 hands, has anybody on the group   
> worked up a way to deal with this?
>
> I was thinking of attaching a 1/4"-20 nut or "T" nut to the back of   
> the case on the Miracle Whip, then putting it on a tripod, or the   
> like. I really don't want to drill holes in the MW case, but there   
> does appear to be clearance for #4-40 machine screws near the bottom  
>  of the back.
>
> Any thoughts would be appreciated.
>
> BTW, a 3/8" "O" ring does wonders to improve the seal at the bottom   
> of the "Ducky" stock antenna in addition to the rubber washer they   
> provide.
>
> /paul W3FIS
>
>



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