In a message dated 99-09-21 10:03:25 EDT, n1lo@hotmail.com writes:
> Definitely DO spend the extra $35 or so for the "stainless hardware option"
> when you order your Force-12 antenna. otherwise, all the element-to-boom
> clamps will be <*sighhh*> zinc plated steel. One previous post here
reported
> rust on his standard hardware after being up only 1 year.
> Even with the stainless option, the boom-to-mast clamps are plated steel,
> but at least you can reach these on a climb to shoot 'em with cold
> galvanize.
When installing SS hardware, use an anti-seize on the threads or you
stand a good chance of galling them and rendering the bolt, nut or U-bolt
useless.
Cheers, Steve K7LXC
Tower Tech
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