[Antennas] Anti-Corrosion Compound

[Ron Youvan]

n8de at thepoint.net wrote:

> My thoughts:

> 1.  Use Noalox or an equivalent inside the joints so they may easily
> be changed/removed when required.

> 2.  Cover all hardware, etc., with silicone seal (Use the aquarium
> type) to keep the moisture out.  You will find that it is quite easily
> removed if/when you need to get 'under' it.

> 3.  Don't forget to do the same with your coax connection ... silicone
> seal inside/outside the connector, and then use good tape covering as
> has often been discussed here.

   I agree except for coaxial splices (and some other PL259 applications)
in the weather, it is cheaper and more re-workable if you cover splices
(two PL259s with a double female SO-239 between - PL-258) with ONE thin
layer of electrical tape then cover with "Dum-dum" also known as "Duct seal"
which is a putty, and it might help to cover with a layer or two of electrical
tape or coat it with liquid electrical tape to improve the weather survival
of the putty.  I flood all electrical connections DC and RF with silicone
grease sold as Nova Gard:    (and similar products)

   www.amazon.com/Novagard-Lubricating-Protecting-Dielectric-Silicone/dp/B00378LLT6/ref=pd_sbs_indust_4

   The thick silicone grease will NOT prevent a good electrical connection.
The silicone grease does slowly evaporate if possible, so renew it if you open it.

   The advantage is if you must open the connection, cut through the putty and
peal it off then remove the tape for bright and shinny connectors.
-- 
    Ron KA4INM - I'm proud to be Chuck's pop!