[Antennas] NO OX?

[Eric Lemmon]

Mark,

I believe that "NO-OX" is one of many common compounds that are marketed for
aluminum wiring, and are readily available at electrical supply houses,
hardware stores, and home improvement centers.  Some of these are named
Penetrox, Adalox, No-Alox, and Aluma-Kote.  All of these are basically zinc
granules in a silicone vehicle.  Whenever I am assembling a new antenna, I
use fine sandpaper to clean the mating ends of the aluminum tubing, and then
smear the compound over the tubing before joining them.  Not only does this
seem to improve the function of the antenna, but it also makes it easy to
disassemble years later.

73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY
 

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Subject: [Antennas] NO OX?

Hi
     I have been looking for a good electrically conductive silicone grease
for my antenna joints. I was wondering if anyone has tried NO-OX. If so how
did it perform? There used to be a grease made specifically for antenna and
coax connections but I cannot find where to get it. Any ideas are
appreciated. 

God bless,
Mark
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