tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2968254002071870786.post4255657303947219535..comments2024-02-23T03:50:28.988-05:00Comments on VE9KK Blog : Spring cleaning time...............VE9KK http://www.blogger.com/profile/04720839744779758420noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2968254002071870786.post-1720465644372959482011-03-31T18:30:04.073-04:002011-03-31T18:30:04.073-04:00Good afternoon Casey, with the anti-seize will the...Good afternoon Casey, with the anti-seize will the threads of the antenna and the female 3/8 antenna thread still make good RF contact?? I was just not sure what to use and not compromise the RF contact between antenna and mount. Up to this point I have not had any troubles with the Sidekick but it really does not see any bad weather for any period of time like it would mounted on a mobile. Thanks for stopping by the blog Casey.VE9KK https://www.blogger.com/profile/04720839744779758420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2968254002071870786.post-38905264642775728292011-03-31T16:48:29.402-04:002011-03-31T16:48:29.402-04:00I miss CW mobile, used to do it all the time with ...I miss CW mobile, used to do it all the time with a Ten-Tec Scout and later a K1. I probably shouldn't admit this, but I often did it while driving. There's nothing like working DX while driving 70 on the Interstate, hi hi!<br /><br />Get a substance called anti-seize to put on those threads this time, regardless whether it is SS or not. It is a paste with some kind of powdered metal in it, at least that's what it looks like. It's used usually for engine head bolts, which take a lot of heat and can seize in the threads. <br /><br />That Sidekick looks familiar. I used one of the larger Sierras, but it was always troublesome, so switched to Hustler mobile whips.<br /><br />Mobile on!Casey Bahrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01638230726171327005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2968254002071870786.post-49326288501497533042011-03-31T06:14:40.151-04:002011-03-31T06:14:40.151-04:00Good morning Peter, I have not heard of Harley wax...Good morning Peter, I have not heard of Harley wax but this weekend I will get on E-bay and have a look at it. I too have used Silicone grease for the same purpose and have found it to work very well. Have have a good weekend thanks for the comment.VE9KK https://www.blogger.com/profile/04720839744779758420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2968254002071870786.post-10611990225396246482011-03-31T05:24:19.676-04:002011-03-31T05:24:19.676-04:00Good Morning Mike, looks like you have done a good...Good Morning Mike, looks like you have done a good job on that mount, looks nice a clean - I am the same with outdoor hardware - I like to make sure it's pristine and well oiled, I'm very fond of using "Silicone Grease", make sure everything's good and polished and dry, then give a "Liberal" smearing of it, then - just periodically polish it off and give it another dose - also I use "Harley Wax", it's a naturally occurring wax from the carnauba plant in Brazil (Check E-bay)...<br />And yes Qrp Portable - I had fully intended to go out last year but it didn't happen and found my self all too often out in the garden digging !<br />Hope that snow melts soon, we have had our dose I think, now looking forward to some decent WX.<br /><br />Rgds PeterG4NKXhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15488761768695463192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2968254002071870786.post-46216242866386330442011-03-30T06:46:35.491-04:002011-03-30T06:46:35.491-04:00Good morning Paul, yes it is my way of forcing spr...Good morning Paul, yes it is my way of forcing spring in this still cold and some snow ridden "spring"....tally hoooVE9KK https://www.blogger.com/profile/04720839744779758420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2968254002071870786.post-90688210006455826262011-03-30T06:43:07.209-04:002011-03-30T06:43:07.209-04:00Hello Mike, good work, yes, let the mobile season ...Hello Mike, good work, yes, let the mobile season begin. That sounds very good. 73 PaulPaul Stam PAØKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13472039726489965017noreply@blogger.com