[TowerTalk] best way to shine up an old yagi?

[Cqtestk4xs at aol.com]

In a message dated 7/12/2010 6:43:47 PM Greenwich Standard Time,  
xdavid at cis-broadband.com writes:

You can  rub it with Scotchbrite pads to remove surface oxidation,
> especially  where parts join, but WHY would you want it to 'shine'
>  otherwise?



Ah, but don't they look pretty glimmering in the sun...if you don't  have 
any neighbors.
 
I've always found the signals are louder with a new shiny  antenna.  It 
allows the RF to slip off better.
 
Bill KH7XS (soon to be QRT and QSYed to  K4-land)