I don't know what a "C8" is, but in general (aluminum oxide problem), two
readily available products solve this problem: NoAlOx or OxGuard. Both
available at electrical supply houses anywhere, and I've found OxGuard also
at Home Depot. -WB2WIK/6
"Success is the ability to go from failure to failure with no loss of
enthusiasm." -Winston Churchill
> -----Original Message-----
> From: D D [SMTP:KC7VDA@keepandbeararms.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, November 05, 2003 6:04 PM
> To: towertalk@contesting.com
> Subject: [BULK] - [TowerTalk] aluminum protecting compound.
>
>
> I have a serious problem with a Cushcraft C8 antenna. There seems to be a
> dark non-conductive oxide that formes between some of the aluminum
> sections, which resultes in the antenna not working on some of the bands.
> My question is , does anyone know of a protective conductive "grease"
> that will prevent this oxidation from forming ?
> And of course, where can I get it ?
> thanks,
> Dan Donnelly kc7vda
>
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