[TowerTalk] Water in my XM240

[Tom McAlee]

> I NEVER use caps on elements or booms. You must let the water out!

The SteppIR's elements have an interesting solution.  They have pieces of 
round foam stuck in the ends of the elements.  They are supposed to let any 
water out whilst keeping the critters out.

The boom ends are open.  I guess its a little more important to keep the 
critters out of the SteppIR's elements, as a nest in one could prevent the 
strap from travelling the entire length of the element.

Tom, NI1N

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tim Duffy K3LR" <k3lr at k3lr.com>
To: "K4SAV" <RadioIR at charter.net>; "Towertalk" <towertalk at contesting.com>
Sent: Sunday, July 10, 2005 1:23 AM
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Water in my XM240


>A few years ago while visiting Frank, W3LPL, he told me he was using 
>something better than Penetrox for aluminum joints. Turns out the tower 
>crews we use at work are using the same stuff! It
> is great!
> KOPR-SHEILD. It is Conductive anti-corrosion surface compound. It is made 
> by Thomas and Betts, their stock number CP8-TB.
>
> I NEVER use caps on elements or booms. You must let the water out!
>
> 73!
> Tim K3LR  (NU1AW/3 this weekend)
>