backstay SSB copper sleeve/clamp/slug/die

[anontrolus]

I have foolishly removed the copper die that had been crimped on to my insulated backstay without sourcing a replacement unit.

Does anyone have any suggestions as to where I might find a crimp-on type of copper sleeve that connects the SSB antenna wire to the backstay?

Thanks in advance...

[GordMay]

Greetings and welcome aboard the CF, anontrolus.

[btrayfors]

Originally Posted by anontrolus

I have foolishly removed the copper die that had been crimped on to my insulated backstay without sourcing a replacement unit.

Does anyone have any suggestions as to where I might find a crimp-on type of copper sleeve that connects the SSB antenna wire to the backstay?

Thanks in advance...

Better to use a s/s wire clamp. Use an extra nut to clamp an insulated ring terminal on (ring terminal terminates the GTO-15 wire from the tuner).

If you do the insulating well, using adhesive heat-shrink tubing and/or other waterproofing material, you don't even need a "drip loop"; just go directly to the clamp.

Bill