Topband: Soldering in the wild

[Tom W8JI]

> found that GE Silicone II Sealant, which is fine for outside, to work very
> well for covering solder joints.
>
> I've purchased it in many local hardware stores. It runs around $6 per 
> tube.
>
> It cures in just a few hours, is rain resistant and does not affect the 
> solder
> joint.
>
> There were reports years ago that the curing process would impact the 
> solder
> but I have not found that to be true.

Me, too. I know people say it causes problems, but I've yet to ever see any 
problem or sign of any problem. I've used it or similar for many years.  :-)

> It can be peeled off and I've always found the solder joint just as clean 
> as
> it was when it was first done even after several years.

Same here.

73 Tom