"I use Noalox on clamped aluminum slip joints in antennas because it is generally less expensive than silicone dielectric greases and it appears to last longer." Ahha, I feel redeemed again 8-) The
A 4x4 post, which is roughly 3-3/4" square, would need this one (the originally-listed one is only 3" x 3"): https://www.3starinc.com/3s-sq4-clamp-and-square-u-bolt-for-4x4-post-supports-pipe-1-66-4-
I've been using that technique to suspend coax since the mid-'60s, soon after I got my Novice. Never had one slip, but I've had cheap RG-58 coax pull apart right under the knot, and cheap RG-8 stretc
On 10/1/2025 8:22 PM, Jack Brindle via TowerTalk wrote: One of the problems we see in SO2R and Multi-transmitter stations is that over time connectors may loosen and cause leakage. I periodically che
On 10/2/2025 9:35 AM, Jim Brown wrote: On 10/2/2025 7:55 AM, Steve Harrison wrote: However, it is a fact that connectors of the 1/2"-size (which includes UHF, type N, and even type C with their extra
On 10/2/2025 10:01 AM, jim.thom jim.thom@telus.net wrote: If it's hitting 300 deg F..... I would say you are using the wrong connector ! We were; but we were stuck at the time, conveyed the problem t
On 10/3/2025 1:32 PM, Michael Tope wrote: On 10/2/2025 11:09 AM, Steve Harrison wrote: On 10/2/2025 10:01 AM, jim.thom jim.thom@telus.net wrote: If it's hitting 300 deg F..... I would say you are us