[Towertalk] Riveting

[K7LXC@aol.com]

In a message dated 10/11/02 2:28:31 PM Pacific Daylight Time, 
ccc@space.mit.edu writes:

> I understand that the telescoping Al-tubing pieces of a Force 12 
>  antenna are riveted together.  Do the instructions for assembling a 
>  Force 12 antenna include applying some kind of oxidation-inhibiting 
>  or electrical-connection-enhancing goo to the surfaces of the tubing 
>  prior to riveting?  If not, should they?

    Yes and yes. 

    The 'goo' is an appropriate anti-oxidant.

Cheers,
Steve    K7LXC
TOWER TECH