As many of you know, a common problem with the RF-2200 is the gyro antenna
failing to stay in the "up" position. Mine still stays up, but I can tell
that it is getting looser. I guess I always thought something broke on
these instead of loosening up over time, but apparently that is incorrect
and I can tell that mine is losing its ability to stay up. (No Viagra
jokes, please).

Is there a way to fix this? I haven't had it apart in a while, but I don't
remember anything looking like it can be tightened. Anyone with some
experience out there? Thanks.

Jeff

"Yahoo Groups" has two groups that discuss the particulars of the RF-2200.
Also google the rf- 2200 & you will find further information.
"Unrevealed Source" wrote in message
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As many of you know, a common problem with the RF-2200 is the gyro antenna
failing to stay in the "up" position. Mine still stays up, but I can tell
that it is getting looser. I guess I always thought something broke on
these instead of loosening up over time, but apparently that is incorrect
and I can tell that mine is losing its ability to stay up. (No Viagra
jokes, please).

Is there a way to fix this? I haven't had it apart in a while, but I
don't
remember anything looking like it can be tightened. Anyone with some
experience out there? Thanks.

Jeff

Hi,

I have two of the gems , unfortunately without the shoulder straps to
securely
_carry_ the radios to and from the listening positions.

I think the main reason why the Gyro-antenna gets loose is because the radio
is quite big and heavy ,and ends up being carried by the gyro-antenna -
when the carrying strap is missing.

But you should have no problem receiving as long as the gyro-antenna is
working
like it should, even if it does not keep keep its upright position.

It is only when you don't need the Gyro-antenna (when it is quite parralel
to the
radio itself) that your antenna does not stay upright. From what I
understand ..

When you turn the antenna _un-parralel_ to the radio , the antenna should
rest
on top of the chassis of the radio?

So when you don't need to turn the gyro-antenna ,there's no need to extend
it.

And when you need to turn it , it will still lean on the chassis of the
radio (even
if it doesn't stay upright on its own)

Do you see what I mean?

Greetings,
Knut Otterbeck

"Unrevealed Source" skrev i melding
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As many of you know, a common problem with the RF-2200 is the gyro antenna
failing to stay in the "up" position. Mine still stays up, but I can tell
that it is getting looser. I guess I always thought something broke on
these instead of loosening up over time, but apparently that is incorrect
and I can tell that mine is losing its ability to stay up. (No Viagra
jokes, please).

Is there a way to fix this? I haven't had it apart in a while, but I
don't
remember anything looking like it can be tightened. Anyone with some
experience out there? Thanks.

Jeff

The broken plastic piece can also be repaired with fiberglass resin with
fiberglass cloth which is available at marine/boat supply stores and
stores such as Home Depot and similar stores.There are two types of
fiberglass resin,epoxy resin and polyester resin.Epoxy is the strongest
and polyester is not quite as strong as epoxy but is more flexible.I
have repaired quite a few things before with epoxy resin and useing
fiberglass cloth with the fiberglass resin and none of them has ever
broken yet.If you use (I prefer epoxy fiberglass resin) that method to
repair the broken plastic piece,scuff the plastic piece up first with
some coarse grade of sandpaper.Dont underestimate the many,many things
that can be repaired with fiberglass resin and useing fiberglass cloth
with the fiberglass resin for a permanent repair.
cuhulin