In looking up details about SS-30, I notice that the company makes a very
similar sounding product called Kopr-Kote, which is about haf the price.
Not that the price for SS-30 is unreasonable, but I'm just wondering if anyone
knows whether the products are interchangeable for ham radio use, or if SS-30
is decidedly better for some reason(s).
Thanks,
--Kirk in MN My book, "Stealth Amateur Radio," is now available from
www.stealthamateur.com and on the Amazon Kindle (soon)
On Tuesday, February 13, 2018 8:18 PM, "john@kk9a.com" <john@kk9a.com>
wrote:
Great tip, Tim. I have seen dry Penetrox on old antennas but I assume that
it does not affect the joint's conductivity. Jet Lube SS-30 has excellent
Amazon reviews. I wonder how the following note on the manufacture's website
relates to aluminum tubing antennas, especially those in corrosive
environments: "Not intended for use with aluminum where galvanic corrosion
could be a significant issue".
John KK9A
To: "'Bob K6UJ'" <k6uj@pacbell.net>, "'Kim Elmore'"
<cw_de_n5op@sbcglobal.net>, <towertalk@contesting.com>
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Al-to-Al
From: "Tim Duffy" <k3lr@k3lr.com>
Reply-to: k3lr@k3lr.com
Date: Tue, 13 Feb 2018 19:56:45 -0500
I used Penetrox for years - noticed that after 10 years or more that the
Penetrox would dry out and turn to a crusty dust. I mentioned that to W3LPL.
Frank said try Jet Lube SS-30 - which is what he uses at his mega station
for all of his antennas.
I have been sold on Jet Lube SS-30 ever since. After 25 years here at K3LR -
the Jet Lube SS-30 comes apart and is clean and offers a great low loss
connection. I use it everywhere hardware and connections are involved (even
in the shack) - as does W3LPL. Do not worry that this is copper based paste
- it works SUPER for Al to Al.
https://www.dxengineering.com/parts/jtl-12555
73
Tim K3LR
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