Tarheel M200HP Antenna Repair and Test

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Happy 4th all!!
Lets see if we can repair this Tarheel screwdriver antenna.
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@CarlosAvellanet 3 ай бұрын

Nice video. I fixed one a while ago where the bottom half of the antenna was full of water. The motor was rusted past repairing it so I bought a similar replacement motor on eBay and swapped it out. I then soaked all the rusted parts in vinegar overnight and turned out great. The rest of the antenna just got a good cleaning since it was still in pretty good shape half way up. It works like a champ now.

@rickyleenow8707 2 ай бұрын

My Tarheel 200hp quit working 11 years ago. I hit the up button and antenna went part way up and quit. I was told there should be a capisitor on motor that fails. I have been searching online for 11 years and couldn't find ANYTHING about repairing this rascal. THANK YOU FOR RECORDING THIS . Now I at least see how it comes apart so I can look for this failing cap.

@cajuncoinhunter 2 ай бұрын

DPDT center off momentary switch might help you out....I just got off the phone with my buddy that had the same issue 2 weeks ago ....

@injoelsgarage3934 3 ай бұрын

I love it, making what the manufacture could not make properly.

@tommybewick 3 ай бұрын

You remind me of Mr. Pete! Or Keith Rucker! Before you got there, I was thinking to myself he needs to bore that out and put in a bronze bushing and thread it. That's exactly what you did. And I learned that just from watching KZbin videos. I am not a machinist but I love watching machinist videos.

@TheRadioShop 3 ай бұрын

I watch both of those guys, along with Abom, Blondihacks, This Old Tony and a few more. I could have made a new piece but thought it be simpler to repair that one.

@w.rustylane5650 3 ай бұрын

Thank God all my antennae are all fixed length. I know of several guys who run those Tarheel antennae. Now that's a great fix for that known problem with the Tarheel. That should be a permanent fix. Only mobile I talk is 2 meter with a small dual band, mag mount on the SUV with a Yaesu hand held & 20 watt amp. Cheers & 73 from K9POW in eastern TN

@TheRadioShop 3 ай бұрын

Thanks my friend. If I ever find me a small HF rig I may go back to some mobile work. But it may be useless to do since my longest trips mobile is only 15 minutes at a time these days.

@4nk8r 3 ай бұрын

Nice job breathing life back into that antenna . Now it will last . Great video !

@TheRadioShop 3 ай бұрын

Thank you, now have some fun using it.

@mikeadams3977 3 ай бұрын

Brass is a perfect choice.

@TheRadioShop 3 ай бұрын

I think it will last longer than what was originally used. Thanks

@jimhall9360 3 ай бұрын

"Fix it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without" I sure appreciate your skill set, Buddy! The "Dyno Cams" sticker on your toolbox reminded me of my Karting days 😊 We're kinda cut from the same stock...

@TheRadioShop 3 ай бұрын

Oh yeah, built many kart engines in the past. I was a certified WKA tech guy at the local track for 7 years. Also ran stock. super stock and limited.

@cuban9splat 3 ай бұрын

Excellent, Buddy. Nice repair job. I had a Webster Band Spanner on the truck for a while. I thought the Tarheel was basically a copy of the old Band Spanner until I watched your video. Thanks for sharing it with us. 73 de K7RMJ Frank

@TheRadioShop 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Frank, The Tarheel is a different design. Very simple made.

@GoAmateurRadio 16 күн бұрын

Thanks for the video! Good to see another North Carolinian producing radio videos.

@joelkist6493 3 ай бұрын

Nice fixes...

@TheRadioShop 3 ай бұрын

Thanks

@bigdaadio.K2WW 5 күн бұрын

Hi Buddy! Thanks for the video! I was wondering where you were, you haven't shown up in my feed, darn YT - Hope all is well-73 K2WW

@injoelsgarage3934 3 ай бұрын

Nicely done buddy! You are the antenna man, nice repair!

@mikeadams3977 3 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@TheRadioShop 3 ай бұрын

Thanks you!!

@bblod4896 3 ай бұрын

Uggg, those antennas. It's always corrosion that kills them. May you and your family have a happy and safe 4th of July. p.s. A very high Q on that antenna. 😳

@TheRadioShop 3 ай бұрын

Thanks My B, I agree. Have a great 4th my friend,

@doogsm6013 3 ай бұрын

Nice repair and overview Buddy handy if you can't have an antenna farm in the yard. Always a pleasure to see my Grail rig in use also (Kenwood TS-2000) one of these days , but my TS-520s will have to suffice for now.

@Mark-ui6nc Ай бұрын

Yet another enjoyable video 73 M1EZJ

@lylewatts6370 3 ай бұрын

Nice video Buddy, I always wanted one of those but the cost wow Great mobile antenna if you have room to mount it. Local ham here has one on his car roof with a magnetic mount that has 3 magnets. Just hope he doesn't drive with it on.

@TheRadioShop 3 ай бұрын

Very expensive for sure. I seen those mag mounts. May be ok for the smaller versions but this one is quite large.

@mike46319 3 ай бұрын

Awesome fix, thank you for sharing! Wondering if the SWR was high on 75 meters (~minute 38) because the antenna length hadn't been adjusted :)

@alpcns 3 ай бұрын

Brilliant solution Buddy. Good thing you're a mechanical wiz as well!

@TheRadioShop 3 ай бұрын

Thanks my friend.

@JasenWFO 2 ай бұрын

Silly question here, but wouldn't a stainless thread kit be way simpler and just as effective? That's what I would have done. I however respect your creativity! 👍