[SCCC] Copper Paste

Dennis Younker NE6I ne6i at cox.net
Sat Jun 11 19:13:06 PDT 2011


In an attempt to improve my HOA handicapped home station, I have just taken 
delivery of a Cushcraft rotatable multiband antenna. (Geez I miss my half 
acre QTH complete with yagis of years ago.)

The last time I assembled an HF antenna, copper paste was included to 
prolong the integrity of the element joints. This antenna did not come with 
this. I emailed Cushcraft about it but I am sure they will reply that they 
do not feel it is necessary. Past experience tells me this is not true. 
Aluminum joints develop corrosion and insulation between the pieces over 
time.

I think I have some copper paste buried somewhere, but just in case, does 
anyone have a good source for it?

--Dennis, NE6I 



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