Good to know. Thanks for the tip. Just bought an A99 from Walcott Radio in IA. Should be here in a day to two.

@S.Masters

Жыл бұрын

You will like it. Get that up in the air, and be assured, it will withstand the elements, VERY well. I do suggest that before you secure it, or at the very least, dont put the ladder away till you triple check the swrs. I just replied to a comment above yours, if you want to know how mine is holding up so far.

I also removed the lock washers also used conductive copper anti seize on the threads then after i tightned it up, i slipped a 6" piece of double walled epoxy enfused heat shrink over the joints and used a heat gun to shrink it down. Ever notice the antenna bending slightly at those threaded joints in a heavy wind?, not no more, the heat shrink eliminated that all together.

@S.Masters

2 жыл бұрын

Smart thinking Eric! Mine is still standing tall and strong. This year the w*nd has been worse than usual, either that or im just getting older lol.. either way, its still up, swrs are still low and im still happy happy happy :)

I have 2 A99s up at my house i put the lock washers on both and had no problem. 73's 514 Ontario Canada

@S.Masters

11 ай бұрын

Very cool!

I always use flat ss star washers on the A99. Rock on bro .

And use the lock washers. They kept my antenna tight and removable for Decade's

Thanks for the scoop. I sure like the look of the antenna better without the lock washers. I guess time will tell how it holds up.

@S.Masters

Жыл бұрын

This winter has been very windy (gusts of 70mph quite often) and extremely cold in Wyoming, i havent been on the radio for a while, and thought, i should see if The swr's are still good, considering its still vertical, about a week ago, i checked the swr's and wah lah! Still, almost non existent. Definitely a good antenna. So, this year alone its suffered extreme winds, -34 degree weather, (thats not a typo, negative 34) and still, stands tall and, broadcasts and receives like new.

IMAX 5000 had the Antron 99 and it was good until the windy weather we had snapped it 80 mph winds lol imax is all good and still swinging

@S.Masters

2 жыл бұрын

We ve had REALLY bad, consistent wind this fall and winter, average winds 35mph gusts 60+ 32 out of 40 days (been RIDICULOUS) My antenna, still standing and swrs are still set. Good to hear yours is still standing too.

17 years and mine is still going strong with the lock washers in place.

@S.Masters

2 жыл бұрын

Very cool! Congrats!

Mine went together by hand everything fit good. I used the lock washers. You have to feed the lock washers to the bottom, or they will bind and not go all the way. The larger lock washer is bad on the company's part. the ID is too small to fit nice over the thread.

There are no gaps on my Atron or from Friends? Probably a Chinese imitation?

By the way @ at 2:43 (the 11 mm end wrench) is a 3/8 in. even though the 11 mm is a tighter fit. Let me suggest 1/2 in. for the top section and 7/8 in. for the middle section, put a rag or cardboard in the Channellock plier's jaws to prevent scratching. Please I see you are in the U.S.A. and the A 99 is Mfg in the U.S.A. use SAE./ inch wrenches. Or stick with the crescent wrench. Is there a UK version?? someone way in

@S.Masters

2 жыл бұрын

Ohhh! GREAT idea! Thank you also for the proper fit sizes

I'am Your Newest Subscriber I Love My Antron 99 Sad Your Scratched Up The Chrome My Atron Is Over 30 Years Old And Never Scratched From Not Using Right Wrench

@S.Masters

2 жыл бұрын

No worries :) i know better now. The swrs are still set very good. Has been holding strong even with the even worse than normal wind. Thats Wyoming for you though. Wyoming we make sure EVERYTHING is anchored down. Heck, even the truckers that drive thru are chained to safety cable lol ..well, maybe not that bad buuuut..

Yep i took mine out

Half wave silver rod would give that a slap

Put a MACO GPRK on mine. Still going strong.

@S.Masters

2 жыл бұрын

Good deal! Sounds like i made a good choice.

Without the washers swr is harder to tune and you will have to tune it with the tuning rings and bring it down a bit as the antenna is shorter.And with time its going to weld together and you will break the antenna trying to take it apart.Happen To me.

@S.Masters

11 ай бұрын

Mine was set almost perfect, may have been a fluke, but.

I done the same thing they said chuck them in the trash

@S.Masters

Жыл бұрын

Why chuck it? If it works good, keep it :)

If you're gonna buy a fibreglass antenna go for the THUNDERPOLE GALAXY 5/8 wave. Trust me

@S.Masters

2 жыл бұрын

If I have to get another antenna, I'll definitely look into that Zukispur. Thank you for the recommendation. So far, so good with this one.

I hear people paint the Antron? Is that good it bad? Is painting a good protection, what kinda paint to use?

@S.Masters

11 ай бұрын

Idk.. ive never thought of that. I would do alot of research b4 painting it. Would you use a latex? Spray paint? Rust-oleum? Let me know if you decide to. IF you do, id definitely tape the connections first, then when dry remove the tape.

@AndrewSparkfish

Ай бұрын

The bottom section fibreglass eventually starts to flake, I sealed it with Rustoleum white primer, still working as it should.

Thanks for the tips on the A-99.I don't like the lock washers either. They should use SS star washers instead. I hit all your buttons And am a New channel friend. Stop in sometime. Dirty Diaper 1, Old Radio Night.

@S.Masters

2 жыл бұрын

Hey hey! So YOU are the other "one" lol.. hardly anyone on locally, except for truckers cruising thru on I-25. Im usually on side band. Haven't been on for a while, t lock 77 is what i go by, maybe catch you over the air sometime :)

@UDX-21

2 жыл бұрын

@@S.Masters Where are you located, Give us a call on 12 AM sometime. 21

@S.Masters

2 жыл бұрын

Can do! Im Central WY do u have sideband?

@UDX-21

2 жыл бұрын

@@S.Masters Yes Sir.

@S.Masters

2 жыл бұрын

We have a LOT of cloud cover today, but ill still give it a whirl, ill try the two channels u mentioned on the Am side first then go to to the lsb 26, 37, 38 and 17 about 1230 mst today. Ill keep it on for a little while just in case you dont read this till later.

Lock washers have never been proven to add any mechanical purpose. We were just sold on the idea so long ago, it's difficult to not use them. I'm as brainwashed as anyone.

@S.Masters

Жыл бұрын

They sure seem to work, may be all in my head, but if your right, it's the cheapest brainwash ive ever been a part of. .5 -10 cents each, ill take it lol :) have a great day, thank you for the comment. :)