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Antenna Post

moe0820

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Hello Folks

Quick question, I have a couple of Motorola HT1000 we use around the property and I noticed that a couple of the radios had the antenna connection post broken. How mush function will I lose without the post making contact with the antenna? Thank you for your time
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Hello Folks

Quick question, I have a couple of Motorola HT1000 we use around the property and I noticed that a couple of the radios had the antenna connection post broken. How mush function will I lose without the post making contact with the antenna? Thank you for your time
Moe0820
I believe what you are saying is this. There is essentially no antenna since the "antenna connection post" is not making "contact with the antenna." If that is the case, you will have an infinite SWR. I don't remember if the HT has a foldback circuit or not to reduce the power when there is a high SWR. In any event, you have an unsafe condition that may cause a failure to communicate should an emergency arise. That would not be good. Your best bet is to either repair the HT or visit eBay for a replacement. Those HTs sell for around $100 apiece.
 

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Best case scenario you’ll lose all function. Worst case scenario you’ll fry your radio pretty quickly.
 
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