Vtronix Aerials

[Ribald]

We have a Vtronix whip aerial on top of Pendragon's A-frame that has developed a loose connection on the lead inside the loading coil at the base. Before I take "tools" to it can anyone tell me if this is a "get-at-able" connection or are we talking new aerial/lead? Don't really fancy having to thread a new cable from consul to a-frame.

[Tight Fart]

At worst it should be a solder job, the cable should be fine.

[Ribald]

Originally Posted by Tight Fart

At worst it should be a solder job, the cable should be fine.

I'm sure that cable is fine but don't new aerials come with cable already fitted hence the requirement to re-thread between frame & consul?

[Jelly]

Hi Peter
I think that its a screw fitting in the base that you have to set the cable trimmed to the correct length and the braid brushed back. They can be tight.
When you unscrew it make sure you don't loose the little brass bullet like piece. there should be 2-3mm of the center core protruding and the braid should be in contact with the brass bullet, trimmed ~4mm
I talked to the manufacturers a while ago and you can't get replacement elements any more, but you can get the base and the element without the RG58 cable.
Hope it helps
James

[Ribald]

Thanks for the info James. I don't suppose you happen to have contact details for the manufacturers do you?

[Mark Halliday]

Originally Posted by Ribald

Don't really fancy having to thread a new cable from consul to a-frame.

Can't you pull a mouse through with old cable and the pull the new back with that?

(No rodents were harmed during this opperation)

[Ribald]

Originally Posted by Mark Halliday

Can't you pull a mouse through with old cable and the pull the new back with that?

There is a mouse already installed in the trunking but t'would be easier to attack the root of the problem at the frame end.

[Pete7]

Pete, The Solent super store chandlers had a replacement whips when I was in buying a complete new ariel on Friday after someone snapped mine

Would save the cost of buying a complete new ariel.

Pete

[Jelly]

Hi Peter

http://www.communicationaerials.com/

Pete7
Thanks for that I need a whip element myself after someone borrowed mine and didn't replace it!!
http://www.marine-super-store.com
VTRONIX REPLACEMENT WHIP
Part Number: 04329
Stock Availability: Yes
Size: 162210
Price: £25.95

Rds
James

[Ribald]

Pete7, it's not the whip thats gone, it's the cable connection into the base.

James, thanks for the info. I will speak to Communicationaerials about the prob.

[Ribald]

Problem solved.

It was the cable connection into the base of the aerial that had come loose.

All now sorted. Thanks for all the help given.