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Old 02-17-2020, 11:53 AM
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I have a 12Z with the TM-14 module. The antenna it self is loose on the two protruding pins that hold it on to the TM-14 module, also, when I set the antenna to point straight out it will fall or drop towards the ground. If I put it to horizontal position (normal position) it wants to drop towards the ground at about a 45 degree angle.

I have not had any operational issues however are there any concerns that you see that would or could affect the signal? If so, can this be fixed?

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If it is just the plastic housing it will not affect the signal. If the antenna itself is not OK or the module is loose in the TX back then that is a problem.
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Bill, thanks for your reply.

It's loose where the antenna is attached to the module by way of the holes in the base of the antenna over the pins on the module. The module is not loose nor does the antennal have any physical damage.

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Bill,

Per my last post, do you see any issue with the antenna being loose on the pins that hold it to the module?

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Sorry. Yes. The connections need to be snug. Loose connections can cause intermittent signal loss.
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Thanks Bill.

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