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I love the Micro HD and I take it everywhere I go. (to the garage, and back to the house), but I think the practice of connecting it and disconnecting it multiple times has caused a problem.
A few days ago the thing that sticks out the back that the antenna connects to started spinning and the solder connection broke. I don't ever use a wrench or anything else to connect the coax to the receiver. I found that the body of the connector is crimped into a little silver box. I think part of the problem is that torque is created when the receiver is moved with a coax connected to it, and that puts a strain on the crimp.
I resoldered the connector but that didn't solve the spinning problem because of the crimp being loose. To try to put a washer and nut on from the outside would pull the connector out of the box because there is a small gap between the circuit board, and the housing of the receiver. I put a nut and washer on the inside to take up that space and a nut on the outside to tighten it somewhat so it won't spin as long as I am very careful about how I handle it, and connect it.
Most people aren't as destructive as I am, but I just wanted to let you know not to allow the coax to put any stress on the connector when you are handling the receiver. But you probably already knew that.
A few days ago the thing that sticks out the back that the antenna connects to started spinning and the solder connection broke. I don't ever use a wrench or anything else to connect the coax to the receiver. I found that the body of the connector is crimped into a little silver box. I think part of the problem is that torque is created when the receiver is moved with a coax connected to it, and that puts a strain on the crimp.
I resoldered the connector but that didn't solve the spinning problem because of the crimp being loose. To try to put a washer and nut on from the outside would pull the connector out of the box because there is a small gap between the circuit board, and the housing of the receiver. I put a nut and washer on the inside to take up that space and a nut on the outside to tighten it somewhat so it won't spin as long as I am very careful about how I handle it, and connect it.
Most people aren't as destructive as I am, but I just wanted to let you know not to allow the coax to put any stress on the connector when you are handling the receiver. But you probably already knew that.
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I just took mine apart to have a look. 
It might be possible to use a large-tip 100 watt iron and solder the connector to the metal shell/shield, as well as to the circuit board from below.
Melting the insulator inside the connector, would be one of the obstacles.
Any sort of small tip or low powered iron or gun would NOT work, and only damage the connector!
Anyone not experienced in such repairs might damage more than the connector!
I haven't done such a repair in decades, and would make several practice runs before touching my receiver.
A better approach might be to replace the connector with a bulkhead-mount model.
They have a square flange with four holes for screws to secure the connector to a chassis.
I don't have one on hand, but I think the flange is too large to fit, and would have to be ground or filed down.
Might be something to explore.
For any piece of test equipment which is moved a lot and disconnected repeatedly, I would use the push-on adapters.
Screw them onto your coax, then just push the adapter onto the rear of the receiver.
They can wear or get loose, but as long as they are in good repair, they'll prevent damage to the receiver.
And listen to whatever advice the manufacturer has to offer! :up
It might be possible to use a large-tip 100 watt iron and solder the connector to the metal shell/shield, as well as to the circuit board from below.
Melting the insulator inside the connector, would be one of the obstacles.
Any sort of small tip or low powered iron or gun would NOT work, and only damage the connector!
Anyone not experienced in such repairs might damage more than the connector!
I haven't done such a repair in decades, and would make several practice runs before touching my receiver.
A better approach might be to replace the connector with a bulkhead-mount model.
They have a square flange with four holes for screws to secure the connector to a chassis.
I don't have one on hand, but I think the flange is too large to fit, and would have to be ground or filed down.
Might be something to explore.
For any piece of test equipment which is moved a lot and disconnected repeatedly, I would use the push-on adapters.
Screw them onto your coax, then just push the adapter onto the rear of the receiver.
They can wear or get loose, but as long as they are in good repair, they'll prevent damage to the receiver.
And listen to whatever advice the manufacturer has to offer! :up
Over the years I have repaired hundreds of receivers from a dozen brands with spun f-fittings. Usually tack the f-fitting to the tuner housing with a hot iron and make sure the fitting does not overheat and damage the insulation. This is the most common receiver damage as most newbies don't feel that the the finger tightening is adequate. 
I understand that this is not the case on your STB, but the f-fitting still takes a lot of abuse.
On all bench STBs we keep 6" jumpers with a barrel for the 10 - 20 connect / disconnects per day. I usually stay away from F-fitting push-ons as repeated use tends to damage the pinch point of the female connector.
I understand that this is not the case on your STB, but the f-fitting still takes a lot of abuse.On all bench STBs we keep 6" jumpers with a barrel for the 10 - 20 connect / disconnects per day. I usually stay away from F-fitting push-ons as repeated use tends to damage the pinch point of the female connector.
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So let the game continue!
The last song was added by Bobby who posted...
One Meat Ball - Andrews Sisters
CONTINUE ON AND HAVE FUN! WELCOME HOME TO SATELLITEGUYS.US!
Here are the original rules for the game as posted by WebbyDude back in 2006. http://www.satelliteguys.us/threads/68645-Song-Name-Game
Just name a song title and the band who performed it. The next person does the same thing, but needs to list a song title or band name which includes a word from the previous entry. Pick songs from any genre.
Example:
Long Live Rock and Roll -- Rainbow
Rainbow in the Dark -- Dio
Another example:
Ride the Lightning -- Metallica
Lightning Strikes -- Ozzy Osbourne
Get it?
An additional note: we all know that song titles, sometimes, use profane words. Because this is a family friendly website it is advised that you clean up that title up a bit. This is accomplished by using something like sh!t instead of the real word. Thanks....
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I guess even the patience of us laid-back Hoosiers has its limits:
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Colts relieve general manager Chris Ballard of his duties
Colts Owner & CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon released a statement Monday announcing the news.
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Be nice to see a Cowboy headline like that.I guess even the patience of us laid-back Hoosiers has its limits:
Colts relieve general manager Chris Ballard of his duties
Colts Owner & CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon released a statement Monday announcing the news.
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Can we expect to see a new coach if we say "pretty please?"
I guess even the patience of us laid-back Hoosiers has its limits:
Colts relieve general manager Chris Ballard of his duties
Colts Owner & CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon released a statement Monday announcing the news.
Can we expect to see a new coach if we say "pretty please?"
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No idea what improvements might be involved.
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Stargate SG-1 cancelled, Atlantis renewed
Monday - August 21, 2006 | by Darren Sumner
The future of Stargate is in question today, as SCI FI Channel has cancelled the long-running Stargate SG-1, Multichannel News reported today and a GateWorld source has confirmed. The news regrettably follows the airing of the show's milestone two-hundredth episode on Friday.
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Monday - August 21, 2006 | by Darren Sumner
The future of Stargate is in question today, as SCI FI Channel has cancelled the long-running Stargate SG-1, Multichannel News reported today and a GateWorld source has confirmed. The news regrettably follows the airing of the show's milestone two-hundredth episode on Friday.
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Really excited for this season with Kentucky having a new coach and some really exciting recruits. Probably won't last long, but here's hoping this season is great.
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They get cruel sometimes, very very cruel.
. Hated to see my dawgs go down but I still say being ranked #1 is a hex on you!
They get cruel sometimes, very very cruel.
. Hated to see my dawgs go down but I still say being ranked #1 is a hex on you!
Yup, I agree, I'd rather be 2 or 3 till the last few weeks.They get cruel sometimes, very very cruel.
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