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Antenna frozen
Not on the SVX but rather on my XT. It has water in it and doesn't wanna go up and down right (hasn't for about a week due to the cold weather). Just wondering what other people use to keep it from freezing. I've tried graphite (no luck), wd-40 (works but attracts dirt and dust), oil (ditto for wd-40) and wheel bearing grease (just a freaking mess). Anybody have a better suggestion other than parking it inside.
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Try a little Armor-All
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That would also attract dust and dirt though wouldn't it? If no one has invented a substance maybe I'll have to build a lab in the basement and become so rich I can afford more SVXs than Earl!
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It probably would attract a bit but not as much as WD-40, etc. Another thing to try is isopropyl alcohol, which repels water and keeps ice from forming on surfaces...it's what they use in aircraft de-icer systems...you can buy it at CVS, Brooks, etc. where they sell rubbing alcohol. Just make sure you get isopropyl.
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When using the heated mirror feature, it should also direct current to the antenna. Mine does. Yeah...that's the ticket.
Ron.
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What about using some sort of dry lube, Bob? Something Teflon-based?
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I've just been listening to CD's on days when my antenna only goes 1/2 way up....
Jen |
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