Welcome to the new FlexRadio Community! Please review the new Community Rules and other important new Community information on the Message Board.
If you are having a problem, please check the Help Center for known solutions.
Need technical support from FlexRadio? It's as simple as Creating a HelpDesk ticket.
Need the latest SmartSDR, Power Genius, and Tuner Genius Software?

SmartSDR v3.2.39 and the SmartSDR v3.2.39 Release Notes | SmartSDR v2.7.6 and the SmartSDR v2.7.6 Release Notes
SmartSDR v1.12.1 and the SmartSDR v1.12.1 Release Notes | Power Genius XL Release Notes v3.6.21
Power Genius XL Utility v3.6.21 | Tuner Genius XL Utility v1.1.1

loose 1500 antenna connector

Doug Seyler
Doug Seyler Member ✭✭
edited November 2018 in FLEX Series (Legacy) Radios
I have a Flex 1500 that I bought pre-release at Dayton. I have had a recurring problem with a loose antenna BNC connector. The first time, it was fixed gratis, then next time close to $100 bucks, and it is loose again. I talked last year at Dayton to the guy who designed the transceiver and he admitted that the solder area isn't big enough on the early units to adequately solder the connector. I would have hoped for a strong mechanical attachment. I now use an RG-58 jumper to the rig but still it is again loose and intermittent. Haas anyone else had this problem with their Flex 1500, or an I just especially cursed?

Answers

  • John
    John Member
    edited June 2018
    I have not looked inside mine as yet, but I want to remove the BNC and replace it with a pl-259 if there is enough space. Has anyone got a pic of the inside mounting of the flex3000 bnc socket?
  • Dale KB5VE
    Dale KB5VE Member ✭✭
    edited January 2017
    Unfortunately that type if issue shows up on some modern transceivers as they get smaller and compact. I would consider a pigtail with a so239 on it like some of the ultra small dual ganders. A strain release would be required also. I have had two of the 1500's and no issue but could see where there could be. .
  • Ernest
    Ernest Member
    edited February 2016
    I used my 1500 for many years and never had an issue with the BNC connector.
    I took many trips with the radio in my laptop computer carry-on bag; and as you may know TSA is not a very gentle inspecting your bags.
    May I suggest that you do not over tighten the connector with so much un-necessary pressures. Or passed the nipples on the BNC receptor.
  • vectorizer
    vectorizer Member ✭✭
    edited August 2015
    For the record, I also had a loose antenna BNC connector. I made it worse as a newbie by using a stiff jumper cable. Tried to "repair" it myself, and stuffed little pieces of paper in it to reduce juggling. Before I started taking the 1500 out on the road in VHF contests, I decided to send it back to Flex for a proper repair. Hasn't come loose again despite a lot more abuse and connecting/disconnecting than I did when I just used it at home. FWIW.
  • Doug Seyler
    Doug Seyler Member ✭✭
    edited August 2015
    Thanks, it's good to know that others have had the same problem. After three trips back to Flex, my connector is finally rock solid.

Leave a Comment

Rich Text Editor. To edit a paragraph's style, hit tab to get to the paragraph menu. From there you will be able to pick one style. Nothing defaults to paragraph. An inline formatting menu will show up when you select text. Hit tab to get into that menu. Some elements, such as rich link embeds, images, loading indicators, and error messages may get inserted into the editor. You may navigate to these using the arrow keys inside of the editor and delete them with the delete or backspace key.

Comment As ...

Categories