H20waterhunter Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 Has anyone had trouble with their antenna wire. My coil loses its connection when I get about waist deep while wading. The antenna wire is discolored at about that point. I think there must be a small nick in the insulation that is allowing water in and stopping the connection. I've got another wire on order but I'm wondering if I'm the only one who has had this problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midalake Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 1 hour ago, H20waterhunter said: I've got another wire on order but I'm wondering if I'm the only one who has had this problem? Other hunters have had the wire fail due to salt corrosion. This wire is readily available online in bulk and clear so it can be monitored. When installing it is best to try to seal the end with some tough product to keep water away from the wire. Like this: Shoe Goo or my favorite, Goop Marine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H20waterhunter Posted April 11, 2023 Author Share Posted April 11, 2023 Okay that's cool. What's the wire called? Just antenna cord? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midalake Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 3 hours ago, H20waterhunter said: Okay that's cool. What's the wire called? Just antenna cord? https://www.amazon.com/uxcell-Coaxial-Cable-Connection-RG-179/dp/B07SPCGMXZ?crid=1SKTFL4MWYY1N&keywords=uxcell%2Blow%2Bloss%2Brf%2Bcoaxial%2Bcable&qid=1676155976&sprefix=uxcell%2Blow%2Bloss%2Brf%2Bcoaxial%2Bcable,aps,67&sr=8-4&th=1&linkCode=sl1&tag=gigmaster00-20&linkId=f07b27fefc45b185b8fed704e5521145&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brys Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 Yes it’s very unreliable imo ,it can suddenly go quiet so you have to be careful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H20waterhunter Posted April 12, 2023 Author Share Posted April 12, 2023 Thanks Midalake, Just ordered some! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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