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Using Penetrox on antenna joints and....

Aug 28th 2016, 22:02

1200bruce

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How about where the "pig tail" attached to both sides via small bolt do I also use it there? Thanks Bruce WA7CCC
Aug 28th 2016, 22:04

1200bruce

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Oh yea it's a Yagi 3 beam antenna *used* I'm putting back together.
Aug 29th 2016, 14:03

W1VT

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Yes, Penetrox is one approach to take. Another is to cover the connection with self amalgamating rubber--it may be impractical to combine the two approaches, as the oily fluid may make it hard for rubber to stick.

I get a lot of rain, so I prefer to cover my antenna connection with self amalgamating rubber.

Zack Lau W1VT
ARRL Senior Lab Engineer
Aug 29th 2016, 19:10

1200bruce

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Is that the "Rescue tape" stuff?
Aug 30th 2016, 14:29

1200bruce

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Yep it's the same stuff, thanks W1VT and Google...lol

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