YES!
Recently replaced a new DB-224 that had wicked water in the molded harness
section and ended up inside the connector. Upon receiving a replacement
antenna, we sealed the heck out of the harness with vapor wrap before
installation. This one seems to be holding up for now, for now knock on wood.
The local PD did not like a water logged antenna!
What happened to DB's quality? Upon inspection of the old one, it seems as
though the "glue" that was suppose to be keeping the water out was not only
sparsely applied but was also very brittle. Any movement of the harness would
crack the glue resulting in a potential place for water to enter the harness.
Steve / K6SCA
kc4wdi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
We have installed several new db-224 recently. This particular
antenna
was inverted and has been in service less than 6 months.
While doing a routine test, I noticed the ref. power was a little
high. The longer the TX was up, the lower the ref. power got; which
typically indicates water in a connector or cable.
We found water in the connector at the center of the antenna. It DID
NOT come through/around the weather seal!
The harness was carefully disassembled. Water (and corrosion) was
found in the molded junction above the center connection.
Has anyone seen this before? Has the quality slipped that much on
the new db-224's?
Any feedback is greatly appreciated!
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