Leaky batteries, portable shortened antennas.

>>>>>snip<<<<<
I think I'll locate - or  fabricate-  some thumbscrews (like the KXPD3) so I can more rapidly remove the access cover and lessen the temptation to leave cells in there.

73, Stan WB2LQF

An effective but truly inelegant method is to run a screw through a wingnut. You may need to file the screwhead a bit to reduce the diameter or file clearance for the screwhead on the wingnut. If you use brass components, a little solder will preclude loosening of the wingnut from the screw.

Less awful is to use an Allen socket-head screw and the little
plastic "thingies" (hi!) that press over the tops and convert the Allen head screws into thumbscrews.


The DC-to-Gamma Rays antenna was a dipole marketed under the
"MaxRad" name.

Many years ago, "miracle" antenna was a derogatory term used
in the phrase: "If it works, it is a miracle."

On this side of the pond, "Miracle Whip" is the trade name for
a mayonnaise substitute marketed by Kraft Foods.


Of all the brands of alkaline batteries I've used in gear, with the exception of no-name Chinese "hamfest specials" the worst are Ray-O-Vac which I've had leak in their unopened packaging.. years away from the expiration date.

HPE C U ARRL 160M 'TEST!

72,

Tim  
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[Don Wilhelm-4]

I do not understand the need for all this commotion.  My KX3 has two
thumbscrews on each end.  Loosen all 4 and the 2 halves are easily
separated.  Remove or insert batteries and then reassemble.  No new
screws needed, they are supplied as part of the stock assembly.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 11/29/2012 11:11 PM, [hidden email] wrote:
> I think I'll locate - or fabricate- some thumbscrews (like the KXPD3)
> so I can more rapidly remove the access cover and lessen the
> temptation to leave cells in there.

> 73, Stan WB2LQF

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[stan levandowski]

Don, the thumbscrews I referred to relate to the MFJ-259B, not the KX3.
Sorry for the confusion. There's no problem with the KX3.  I observed
that the antenna analyzer spends most of its life sitting on a shelf and
that means batteries can be forgotten about more easily.  I thought it
would be worthwhile to replace the two Phillips studs with a KX3-like
thumbscrew.  That would provide a little faster and easier
removal/reinstallation of the access panel and encourage safer battery
habits.

I know you use rechargeables and keep it on a sustainer.  But for those,
like me, who prefer not to do that, thumbscrews offer another solution.

It's amazing how the need for a small screwdriver can present such an
(psychological?) obstacle to good judgement  ;)

73, Stan WB2LQF.


On Thu, Nov 29, 2012 at 11:22 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:

> I do not understand the need for all this commotion.  My KX3 has two
> thumbscrews on each end.  Loosen all 4 and the 2 halves are easily
> separated.  Remove or insert batteries and then reassemble.  No new
> screws needed, they are supplied as part of the stock assembly.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> On 11/29/2012 11:11 PM, [hidden email] wrote:
>> I think I'll locate - or fabricate- some thumbscrews (like the KXPD3)
>> so I can more rapidly remove the access cover and lessen the
>> temptation to leave cells in there.
>
>> 73, Stan WB2LQF
>
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