[Towertalk] antenna corrosion

[Bill Wall]

Hi all:
Glenn, we had a problem with a Florida station. What we found to work pretty
good was : take antenna apart. Next clean antenna with # 1 steel wool. Next
wash with lacquer thinner. Over wash to be sure steel wool is removed.
Assemble antenna using a liberal coat of Nolox electrical connection
compound at the joints used for copper to aluminum connections, different
names and brands, found at all electrical suppliers. Then apply a two part,
heavy coat application of clear epoxy type paint. This has worked for us for
14 years on the Gulf coast.
I hope this helps,
         Bill  Wall  KC4UZ @  Antenna Mart
----- Original Message -----
From: "Glenn Little" <glittle@awod.com>
To: <towertalk@contesting.com>
Sent: Thursday, November 14, 2002 12:16 AM
Subject: [Towertalk] antenna corrosion


> The radio club that I belong to has a radio room on a museum ship. This is
> parked in the harbor where the antennas are constantly exposed to salt
air.
> One of the antennas that we have is a butternut HF6V. Are there any
> recommendations on how to minimize the corrosion to the aluminum and to
> reduce the aluminum to stainless bonding?
>
> Any help appreciated. We have one antenna that has failed and would like
to
> prolong the life of the other.
>
> 73
> Glenn
>
>
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