First off my K3 (SN-4043) probably does not have stainless hdwr and
no evidence of rusting living 2mi from saltwater.
I used blue locktite on 8-32 ss hardware assembling my 6m beam and
has survived well normal wind vibrations. I guess those living in
the highly urbanized world do not drive on unpaved roads so would not
see abnormal vibration.
The worst mobile radio install I encountered was putting a 100w
GE-Mastr-II into a D8 Cat on the Alaska North Slope. It survived
less than 24 hours. I drilled and tapped 1/4-20 holes for mounting
and the internal hardware all loosened and the whole insides fell apart.
I was new to mobile radio at the time (1982) and was not aware that
they made anti-vibration platforms for this kind of service. The had
spring-mount with small shock absorbers between a metal subchassis
plate and the vehicle. Not my fault as my employer just showed me
the work list and left me in charge of the shop. After an hour on
the job: "Here's the keys, here's the work list, don't shutoff the
suburban, see you in three weeks". High temp was -15F outside.
I worked 18-hour days x 21 and hauled some cash home...never went
back up there, again.
73, Ed - KL7UW
http://www.kl7uw.com
"Kits made by KL7UW"
Dubus Mag business:
[email protected]
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