Two electronics stores and Home Depot didn't have it.

I finally found some at my auto parts store. I was told that Ham Radio
Outlet had it for $8 but I only paid $3 for a decent sized tube of the
stuff.

Thanks for your help, guys.

73, Bob

The stuff I use is from Lawson...its simular to CopperCoat, but its 80%
copper and works great. it takes very little...*maybe* a tablespoon full to
do a 4 element tribander, but after 4 or 5 years in a really bad salt
environment(Treasure Island in San Francisco bay), everything that had been
put together with this stuff came right apart when the screws were taken
out...anything that didn't get the antiseize was junk.
The stuff is expensive but worth every penny.

"Bob" wrote in message
...
Two electronics stores and Home Depot didn't have it.

I finally found some at my auto parts store. I was told that Ham Radio
Outlet had it for $8 but I only paid $3 for a decent sized tube of the
stuff.

Thanks for your help, guys.

73, Bob

Here is a link to the Lawson stuff

http://webapp1.lawsonproducts.com/we...?itemNum=59933

I have been using the same can for 20 years...a little bit goes a very long
way....It works great for all kinds of other stuff too...lug nuts, exhaust
manifold bolts, aluminium wire in breaker boxes etc.....

"Noon-Air" wrote in message
...
The stuff I use is from Lawson...its simular to CopperCoat, but its 80%
copper and works great. it takes very little...*maybe* a tablespoon full
to
do a 4 element tribander, but after 4 or 5 years in a really bad salt
environment(Treasure Island in San Francisco bay), everything that had
been
put together with this stuff came right apart when the screws were taken
out...anything that didn't get the antiseize was junk.
The stuff is expensive but worth every penny.

"Bob" wrote in message
...
Two electronics stores and Home Depot didn't have it.

I finally found some at my auto parts store. I was told that Ham Radio
Outlet had it for $8 but I only paid $3 for a decent sized tube of the
stuff.

Thanks for your help, guys.

73, Bob

Here is a link to the Lawson stuff

http://webapp1.lawsonproducts.com/we...?itemNum=59933

I have been using the same can for 20 years...a little bit goes a very long
way....It works great for all kinds of other stuff too...lug nuts, exhaust
manifold bolts, aluminium wire in breaker boxes etc.....

"Noon-Air" wrote in message
...
The stuff I use is from Lawson...its simular to CopperCoat, but its 80%
copper and works great. it takes very little...*maybe* a tablespoon full
to
do a 4 element tribander, but after 4 or 5 years in a really bad salt
environment(Treasure Island in San Francisco bay), everything that had
been
put together with this stuff came right apart when the screws were taken
out...anything that didn't get the antiseize was junk.
The stuff is expensive but worth every penny.

"Bob" wrote in message
...
Two electronics stores and Home Depot didn't have it.

I finally found some at my auto parts store. I was told that Ham Radio
Outlet had it for $8 but I only paid $3 for a decent sized tube of the
stuff.

Thanks for your help, guys.

73, Bob

Automotive anti-seize is not the same as electrical.
Different purpose.
The automotive is to keep steel bolts from binding in aluminum, magnesium,
etc.
The electrical is to keep the coated materials from oxidizing while at the
same time ensuring good electrical contact.

--
Clif Holland, KA5IPF
AVVid
Authorized Kenwood and Icom Service Center
816 W Shady Grove Rd
Irving, TX 75060

1-800-214-5779
972-870-0630 (local)


"Bob" wrote in message
...
Two electronics stores and Home Depot didn't have it.

I finally found some at my auto parts store. I was told that Ham Radio
Outlet had it for $8 but I only paid $3 for a decent sized tube of the
stuff.

Thanks for your help, guys.

73, Bob

May be for a different purpose but have used it on antennas for along time
and have never had any problems with it. Seems to conduct just fine and will
certainly let things come apart easy. Last use was on a TH6DXX, no ill side
effects, still up and working without any problems. Antenna analyzer shows
all is well.

On Sun, 30 Nov 2003 07:39:40 -0700, "Topaz305RK"
wrote:

May be for a different purpose but have used it on antennas for along time
and have never had any problems with it. Seems to conduct just fine and will
certainly let things come apart easy. Last use was on a TH6DXX, no ill side
effects, still up and working without any problems. Antenna analyzer shows
all is well.

Yes, I have used the NeverSeez conductive grease, sold for automotive
repairs, on things like car battery terminals, to resist corrosion and
enhance conductivity. It does fine there.

As long as conductivity is good, and there is no capacitance created,
it should be fine.

Happy trails,
Gary (net.yogi.bear)
------------------------------------------------
at the 51st percentile of ursine intelligence

Gary D. Schwartz, Needham, MA, USA
Please reply to: garyDOTschwartzATpoboxDOTcom

On Sun, 30 Nov 2003 07:39:40 -0700, "Topaz305RK"
wrote:

May be for a different purpose but have used it on antennas for along time
and have never had any problems with it. Seems to conduct just fine and will
certainly let things come apart easy. Last use was on a TH6DXX, no ill side
effects, still up and working without any problems. Antenna analyzer shows
all is well.

Yes, I have used the NeverSeez conductive grease, sold for automotive
repairs, on things like car battery terminals, to resist corrosion and
enhance conductivity. It does fine there.

As long as conductivity is good, and there is no capacitance created,
it should be fine.

Happy trails,
Gary (net.yogi.bear)
------------------------------------------------
at the 51st percentile of ursine intelligence

Gary D. Schwartz, Needham, MA, USA
Please reply to: garyDOTschwartzATpoboxDOTcom

May be for a different purpose but have used it on antennas for along time
and have never had any problems with it. Seems to conduct just fine and will
certainly let things come apart easy. Last use was on a TH6DXX, no ill side
effects, still up and working without any problems. Antenna analyzer shows
all is well.

The stuff I use is from Lawson...its simular to CopperCoat, but its 80%
copper and works great. it takes very little...*maybe* a tablespoon full to
do a 4 element tribander, but after 4 or 5 years in a really bad salt
environment(Treasure Island in San Francisco bay), everything that had been
put together with this stuff came right apart when the screws were taken
out...anything that didn't get the antiseize was junk.
The stuff is expensive but worth every penny.

"Bob" wrote in message
...
Two electronics stores and Home Depot didn't have it.

I finally found some at my auto parts store. I was told that Ham Radio
Outlet had it for $8 but I only paid $3 for a decent sized tube of the
stuff.

Thanks for your help, guys.

73, Bob