I gotta ask - wouldn't two pieces of telescoping aluminum tubing be
insulated from one another (at least somewhat) by Vasoline)? Don't they
need low DC resistance?
Frank - W0ECS
>Kelly Taylor wrote:
>>
>> For exposed antenna connections (say attaching spade lugs to bolts), what
>> is the recommended treatment for preventing corrosion and maintaining
>> electrical continuity?
>>
>> Thanks for any help.
>>
>> Kelly
>> ve4xt@mts.net
>
>Hi Kelly. A friend of mine in who worked for the fone company told me to
>use Vasoline. I have been using that for quite a few years now. You can
>put some on an antenna connection, and in a year or two, wipe it off and
>the connections are as good as new. A lot less messy than some of the
>products that are used for that. Just a wipe with a rag, and it's gone.
>73
>Tom W7WHY
>
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