Skinny Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 The antenna ports on one side of my Tetra were starting to get loose today, so I decided to investigate. Turns out there is a lock washer that is supposed to be gripping the nut. That washer was turned around so that the teeth were facing the plastic as shown here. All that needed to happen was to turn the washer around so that the teeth face the nut. The problem was just on 1 side of the Tetra. I tested it and it looks like the new configuration held better. Also, you don't need to take the housing off the Tetra to do this as there are support posts for the nut on the opposite side (which is a fantastic design thought). However while I had it open, I found out why it's not called the Mark VI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebkinne Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 Hey Skinny, We'll investigate the issue and see if it's a one-off or if we can get the factory to flip the washers around. In regards to the version name, it was a cute wordplay on 5.8GHz, but we preferred the "TETRA" name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinny Posted September 12, 2016 Author Share Posted September 12, 2016 Hey Seb, You might not find that it's an issue at the factory anymore because I think the TETRA I purchased was one of the earlier ones. The box came with 2 Y-adapter cables instead of the AC adapter that is normal now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyQuestVenture Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 Thanks for the fix Skinny. Mine too was an early one, and I have noticed mine getting loose. I would just tighten it from the outside, but would come loose again. I will make the changes as you showed! Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyRS1975 Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 Have the same issue. Will try what you have suggested here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DigitalData Posted December 20, 2016 Share Posted December 20, 2016 I has the same issue with mine as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barry99705 Posted December 20, 2016 Share Posted December 20, 2016 They must be using cheap lock washers. That style should grip on both sides. The little notches get bent inline with the washer, thusly. ---\---\---\--- Looks like you just had a couple bad ones that were bent out of shape so they're like this. ___\___\___ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebkinne Posted December 21, 2016 Share Posted December 21, 2016 For the next run of TETRAs we have resolved this issue. Thanks for bringing it to our attention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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