On Nov 12, 11:01am, Rod Fitz-Randolph wrote:
>
> Bill, I would not use Noalox or Ox-Gard. The preferred stuff is Penetrox-A.
> It is petroleum based (to prevent moisture and oxygen from causing corrosion)
> but also has a very heavy concentration of zinc particles suspended in the
> petroleum jelly that, when crunched down on, makes an excellent electrical
> AND rf connection. I have used it for years when assembling antennas,
clamping
> connectors to tower legs for grounds, etc. I swear by it. Noalox on the
> other hand, if my memory serves me right (and I still have some in the
garage)
> is simply a greenish petroleum jelly without the heavy concentration of zinc
> particles. The danger there would be in creating a bad AC/DX/RF connection
^^
Having used Noalox, now I understand why I have a hard time working Europe!
Guess I better take down the antenna and use Pentrox-A to get a better
DX connection :-)
73, Jim, WA6SDM, x-WA6SDM, WA5SVP, WN0HPQ
jholly@cup.hp.com
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