[TowerTalk] Taper element sections

[Gene Fuller]

Hi Tom -

I would highly recommend the use of Penetrox (or similat). I've used it for 
several decades and find that it seems to hold up forever. Besides the 
conductivity issue, close fits in the tubing can become difficult to take 
apart with a few years of aluminum oxide buildup. Clean with steel wool 
until bright and shiny, then apply a thin coat of the penetrox. Also 
recommended for any electrical/RF connedtions e.g feeding the driven 
element, if you have a tribander, inside the traps, and center pin and shell 
threads on coas connectors.

Gene / W2LU

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tommy" <aldermant at windstream.net>
To: <towertalk at contesting.com>
Sent: Tuesday, December 08, 2009 9:13 AM
Subject: [TowerTalk] Taper element sections


> Yes, I am a newbie! When assembling a yagi, is it customary (or correct) 
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> apply Penetrox A to tapered element joints? Or does it really matter?
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> Thanks.
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> Tom - W4BQF
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