[Mobile-Portable] Winter Time Mobile Antenna Cleaning Time

[David]

http://store.caig.com/
This email thread reminds me of a product a mech engr gave me years ago. I
just looked it up on the web. Cannot find the exact product but the mfr is
CAIG, and theold product was called ProGold. I have a tiny (7.4mL) sample
bottle of it. I used it for the cable connection of my IC-706's remote
head that was continually intermittent. Never failed again! Use it in the
same place on my newer 706 MKII-G and it has never failed...well ove r10
years between the two units.
--I have also used it for ther similar contact issues and never had a
wherever I have used it. MAGIC stuff, I guess.
--I suppose the newer products might work as well.
--I'm 73 so my little bottle will probably outlast me
--I dab it on sparingly, wait a few seconds and dab the liquid off (I do
not rub it off) w/ a clean cloth.

David B. W7DBH
Mob/Port Only





On Mon, October 20, 2014 12:12 pm, D C _Mac_ Macdonald wrote:
** For home lamp sockets/bulbs, there's a product named "BULB-EZ" that I
use on the bulb screw EVERY time I install a replacement.  Not expensive. 
Works great!  One little sealable container is probably enough to last a
homeowner's lifetime!  Probably good for automotive work, as well.
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** * (Since 30 Nov 53) *
** * k2gkk hotmail com *
** * Oklahoma City, OK *
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**> Date: Mon, 20 Oct 2014 15:00:42 -0400
**> To: mobile-portable at mailman.qth.net
**> Subject: Re: [Mobile-Portable] Winter Time Mobile Antenna Cleaning Time
**> From: mobile-portable at mailman.qth.net
**>
**> No particular brand of silicone, Bill. I buy it wherever I am at the time
**> such as an auto supply or Walmart, etc. It goes a long way to protect
**> metals. I  used to spray my aluminum telescoping tent poles with it
each season.
**> They  slid nicely throughout the season because of it. Tent poles
aren't made
**> that way  anymore - both good and bad.
**>    I also spray the exterior light sockets and receptacles at my 
house. It
**> does the most good when the parts are new, but it sure improves their
**> life, and you'll see a big difference when changing a light bulb. Good
 stuff.
**>
**> Best,
**> Sonny N1KHB
**>
**>
**>
**>
**>
**> In a message dated 10/20/2014 2:51:53 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
**> wd8arz at comcast.net writes:
**>
**> That is  a great idea Sonny, thanks for telling us that.
**>
**> What brand / source of  that Silicone spray do you use?
**>
**> 73 from Bill - WD8ARZ
**> South Bend,  Indiana
**> http://hflink.net
**>
**> On 10/19/2014 10:58 PM, N1KHB--- via  Mobile-Portable wrote:
**> > All good suggestions, Bill. I would only add  spraying silicone to all
**> > disconnects and other electrical connections,  and use stainless steel
**> hardware
**> > where possible.       Additionally, I never  had a grounding problem
when
**> I
**> > made  that connection INSIDE the car rather than  on the  exterior.
**> >
**> > Best,
**> > Sonny  N1KHB
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David B.