[R-390] Re-hardware

[ToddRoberts2001 at aol.com]

In a message dated 9/9/2006 11:42:01 AM Eastern Standard Time, 
ezeran at ezeran.cnc.net writes:
For ground connections to the chassis with solder lugs or tube socket tabs
I've been treating the area/hardware with deoxid, solder first then treat.
I'm not sure if it will help in the long run but thought it worth a try.
Some of my BoatAnchors had odd problems because the ground to chassis wasn't
good anymore.

EdZ

Good advice. I don't know if anyone else has tried this but whenever I have 
redone or re-tightened  ground lug connections on equipment chassis  I apply 
some Noalox electrician's grease to the chassis ground area and ground lug  
before assembly. Do any soldering or heating before applying. Keeps the junction 
shiny and oxidation-free for years and years. I have applied Noalox to joints 
and hardware used with outdoor antennas and after years out in the weather the 
joints looked brand new when disassembled, so I think it should protect the 
ground joints for a lifetime on equipment used indoors. 73 Todd WD4NGG