CW Practice / Rag Chew Report and Announcement

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We had three folks show up at today's CW practice. It was sure nice to hear from Stan again. The band was OK but there was QSB. I can only do 10 watts on 30 but an amp is on the way.

Date / Time	Call	Bnd	Frequency	Power	Mode	Rec	Snt	SPC#	Name	Comments
1/21/2025 17:54	WW8D	30	10.106	10	CW	599	579	VA	Tom	K3 at 10 watts 100 ft sloping doublet
1/21/2025 17:41	AC8W	30	10.106	10	CW	599	599	MI	Stan	K3 at 10 watts 100 ft sloping doublet
1/21/2025 16:56	KA8DZU	30	10.106	10	CW	599	579	OH	Tim	K3 at 10 watts 100 ft slopping doublet

I will be doing another CW on the air practice session later this week. Anyone is welcome. This practice is intended for operators who are new to CW or they need some practice. IT DOES NOT MATTER HOW POOR YOUR CW IS. Mistakes are OK. Poor fists are OK. Slow speed is OK. Really slow speed is OK. This practice is meant for you to improve your CW. I will do my best to adjust to your skill level. Operate at any power level. If several stations show up, I will operate as a round-table control station. I will do it as a round-table so everyone gets a chance to transmit. Please listen to my directions.

Details:
Date - TBD
Time - TBD
Band - TBD

How to find me - I will find a clear frequency and call CQ. Go to the Reverse Beacon Network and search for my call sign AB8DF.

That will tell you what frequency I am on. Tune your station to that frequency and if you hear me give me a call. If there is a QSO in progress, please wait for a break in the action. Then send your callsign. If I hear you, I will invite you to join the QSO and start a round-table QSO.

Reply to this email if you have questions.

IT DOES NOT MATTER HOW POOR CW IS

Ed
AB8DF

CW Practice / Rag Chew Report and Announcement

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I will be doing another CW on the air practice session TODAY 21 January at 12:00 PM Eastern Time 17:00 UTC. Anyone is welcome. This practice is intended for operators who are new to CW or they need some practice. IT DOES NOT MATTER HOW POOR YOUR CW IS. Mistakes are OK. Poor fists are OK. Slow speed is OK. Really slow speed is OK. This practice is meant for you to improve your CW. I will do my best to adjust to your skill level. Operate at any power level. If several stations show up, I will operate as a round-table control station. I will do it as a round-table so everyone gets a chance to transmit. Please listen to my directions.

Details:
Date - 21 January
Time - 12:00 PM Eastern 17:00 UTC
Band - 30 Meters

How to find me - I will find a clear frequency and call CQ. Go to the Reverse Beacon Network and search for my call sign AB8DF.

That will tell you what frequency I am on. Tune your station to that frequency and if you hear me give me a call. If there is a QSO in progress, please wait for a break in the action. Then send your callsign. If I hear you, I will invite you to join the QSO and start a round-table QSO.

Reply to this email if you have questions.

IT DOES NOT MATTER HOW POOR CW IS

Ed
AB8DF

Re: New Books Available

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Hi, Paul,

If it's not already spoken for, I would really love to have the "Torpedo Junction" book.

I am a follower of the war of the Atlantic--had a relative torpedoed twice but survived. Also, grew up in Miami--the residents were not allowed to speak of fires at sea where U-boats sunk US vessels off shore.?

I'll look forward to hearing from you.?

Be well and stay well,

Dave W4QDV?

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On Jan 20, 2025, at 11:32?AM, w0rw via groups.io <w0rw777@...> wrote:

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A few new (Old) books in the w0rw Lending Library.

The ARRL Radio Amateur's Handbook, 1943
The RSGB Amateur Radio Handbook,? 1944.
a few free ones too.

Paul? w0rw

New Books Available

#8020
Edited

A few new (Old) books in the w0rw Lending Library.

The ARRL Radio Amateur's Handbook, 1943

The RSGB Amateur Radio Handbook,? 1944.

A few free ones too.

?

The Code Girls,

My Secret Life in Hut Six.

Paul? w0rw.

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CW Practice / Rag Chew Report and Announcement

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We had two folks show up at the Sunday morning CW practice / rag chew on 40 Meters.

Date / Time	Call	Bnd	Frequency	Mode	Power	Rec	Snt	Name	SPC#	Comments
1/19/2025 13:37	KA2MLH	40	7.043	CW	50	589	559	Bill	IL	TenTec TritonIV at 50 watts 100 ft sloper doublet
1/19/2025 13:41	K4WOP	40	7.043	CW	50	589	559	Jim	PA	TenTec Triton IV at 50 watts 100ft sloper doublet

Conditions were marginal. The band was a little noisy. SSN = 128, SFI = 222, A = 10, K = 3.

I will be doing another CW on the air practice session sometime this week TBD. I will send out a notice when I get a chance.? Anyone is welcome. This practice is intended for operators who are new to CW or they need some practice. IT DOES NOT MATTER HOW POOR YOUR CW IS. Mistakes are OK. Poor fists are OK. Slow speed is OK. Really slow speed is OK. This practice is meant for you to improve your CW. I will do my best to adjust to your skill level. Operate at any power level. If several stations show up, I will operate as a round-table control station. I will do it as a round-table so everyone gets a chance to transmit. Please listen to my directions.

Details:
Date - TBD
Time - TBD
Band - TBD

How to find me - I will find a clear frequency and call CQ. Go to the Reverse Beacon Network and search for my call sign AB8DF.

That will tell you what frequency I am on. Tune your station to that frequency and if you hear me give me a call. If there is a QSO in progress, please wait for a break in the action. Then send your callsign. If I hear you, I will invite you to join the QSO and start a round-table QSO.

Reply to this email if you have questions.

IT DOES NOT MATTER HOW POOR CW IS

Ed
AB8DF

CW Practice / Rag Chew Report and Announcement

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We had two folks show up at the Saturday morning CW practice / rag chew on 40 Meters.

Date / Time	Call	Bnd	Frequency	Mode	Power	Rec	Snt	SPC#	Name	Comments
1/18/2025 13:08	WB9ICH	40	7.037	CW	50	589	569	WI	Larry	TenTec Trition at watts 50 100 ft slopping doublet
1/18/2025 12:28	K4ABC	40	7.037	CW	70	599	339	NC	Jim	Ten Tec Triton at 70 watts 100 ft slopping doublet

Conditions were OK. SSN = 149, SFI = 227, A = 21, K = 2. The band was OK.

I will be doing another CW on the air practice session Sunday? 01/19/25 . Anyone is welcome. This practice is intended for operators who are new to CW or they need some practice. IT DOES NOT MATTER HOW POOR YOUR CW IS. Mistakes are OK. Poor fists are OK. Slow speed is OK. Really slow speed is OK. This practice is meant for you to improve your CW. I will do my best to adjust to your skill level. Operate at any power level. If several stations show up, I will operate as a round-table control station. I will do it as a round-table so everyone gets a chance to transmit. Please listen to my directions.

Details:
Date - Sunday 01/19/25
Time - 8:00 AM Eastern Time / 13:00 UTC
Band - 40 Meters

How to find me - I will find a clear frequency and call CQ. Go to the Reverse Beacon Network and search for my call sign AB8DF.

That will tell you what frequency I am on. Tune your station to that frequency and if you hear me give me a call. If there is a QSO in progress, please wait for a break in the action. Then send your callsign. If I hear you, I will invite you to join the QSO and start a round-table QSO.

Reply to this email if you have questions.

IT DOES NOT MATTER HOW POOR CW IS

Ed
AB8DF

Re: CW Practice / Rag Chew report / announcement

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Thanks for doing this Ed. ?I can’t participate this weekend but will definitely be interested if you offer this again in the future.

Mark KJ5EXK

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On Jan 17, 2025, at 8:27?PM, Ed AB8DF via groups.io <ekwik@...> wrote:

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We had six folks show up at the Friday night CW practice / rag chew on 40 Meters.

Date / Time Call Bnd Frequency Mode Power Rec Snt Name SPC# Comments

1/17/2025 23:03 W9RAC 40 7.058 CW 70 559 599 Rich IN Ten Tec Triton IV at 70 watts 100 ft sloper doublet

1/17/2025 23:17 AE0SU 40 7.06 CW 70
559 Bill IA Ten Tec Triton IV at 70 watts 100 ft sloper doublet

1/17/2025 23:36 KO4BHX 40 7.06 CW 70 599 559 Ben NC Ten Tec Triton VI at 70 watts 110 ft sloper doublet

1/18/2025 0:00 WA1MYQ 40 7.06 CW 70 579 559 Scott NH Ten Tec Triton IV at 70 watts 100 ft sloper doublet

1/18/2025 0:55 K3CQR 40 7.038 CW 70 589 579 Walt PA Ten Tec Triton IV at 70 watts 100 ft sloper doublet

1/18/2025 1:18 VE3HQR 40 7.114 CW 70 599 579 Brian Canada Ten Tec Triton IV at 75 watts 100 ft sloper doublet

Conditions were marginal. SSN = 105, SFI = 227, A = 21, K = 4. The band was OK. I did get a couple of spots in Europe on RBN.

I will be doing another CW on the air practice session Saturday? 01/18/25 . Anyone is welcome. This practice is intended for operators who are new to CW or they need some practice. IT DOES NOT MATTER HOW POOR YOUR CW IS. Mistakes are OK. Poor fists are OK. Slow speed is OK. Really slow speed is OK. This practice is meant for you to improve your CW. I will do my best to adjust to your skill level. Operate at any power level. If several stations show up, I will operate as a round-table control station. I will do it as a round-table so everyone gets a chance to transmit. Please listen to my directions.

Details:
Date - Saturday 01/18/25
Time - 8:00 AM Eastern Time / 13:00 UTC
Band - 40 Meters

How to find me - I will find a clear frequency and call CQ. Go to the Reverse Beacon Network and search for my call sign AB8DF.

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That will tell you what frequency I am on. Tune your station to that frequency and if you hear me give me a call. If there is a QSO in progress, please wait for a break in the action. Then send your callsign. If I hear you, I will invite you to join the QSO and start a round-table QSO.

Reply to this email if you have questions.

IT DOES NOT MATTER HOW POOR CW IS

Ed
AB8DF

CW Practice / Rag Chew report / announcement

#8016

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We had six folks show up at the Friday night CW practice / rag chew on 40 Meters.

Date / Time	Call	Bnd	Frequency	Mode	Power	Rec	Snt	Name	SPC#	Comments
1/17/2025 23:03	W9RAC	40	7.058	CW	70	559	599	Rich	IN	Ten Tec Triton IV at 70 watts 100 ft sloper doublet
1/17/2025 23:17	AE0SU	40	7.06	CW	70		559	Bill	IA	Ten Tec Triton IV at 70 watts 100 ft sloper doublet
1/17/2025 23:36	KO4BHX	40	7.06	CW	70	599	559	Ben	NC	Ten Tec Triton VI at 70 watts 110 ft sloper doublet
1/18/2025 0:00	WA1MYQ	40	7.06	CW	70	579	559	Scott	NH	Ten Tec Triton IV at 70 watts 100 ft sloper doublet
1/18/2025 0:55	K3CQR	40	7.038	CW	70	589	579	Walt	PA	Ten Tec Triton IV at 70 watts 100 ft sloper doublet
1/18/2025 1:18	VE3HQR	40	7.114	CW	70	599	579	Brian	Canada	Ten Tec Triton IV at 75 watts 100 ft sloper doublet

Conditions were marginal. SSN = 105, SFI = 227, A = 21, K = 4. The band was OK. I did get a couple of spots in Europe on RBN.

I will be doing another CW on the air practice session Saturday? 01/18/25 . Anyone is welcome. This practice is intended for operators who are new to CW or they need some practice. IT DOES NOT MATTER HOW POOR YOUR CW IS. Mistakes are OK. Poor fists are OK. Slow speed is OK. Really slow speed is OK. This practice is meant for you to improve your CW. I will do my best to adjust to your skill level. Operate at any power level. If several stations show up, I will operate as a round-table control station. I will do it as a round-table so everyone gets a chance to transmit. Please listen to my directions.

Details:
Date - Saturday 01/18/25
Time - 8:00 AM Eastern Time / 13:00 UTC
Band - 40 Meters

How to find me - I will find a clear frequency and call CQ. Go to the Reverse Beacon Network and search for my call sign AB8DF.

That will tell you what frequency I am on. Tune your station to that frequency and if you hear me give me a call. If there is a QSO in progress, please wait for a break in the action. Then send your callsign. If I hear you, I will invite you to join the QSO and start a round-table QSO.

Reply to this email if you have questions.

IT DOES NOT MATTER HOW POOR CW IS

Ed
AB8DF

CW Practice / Rag Chew Session - Early Morning Saturday

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I will be doing another CW on the air practice session Saturday?Morning at 13:00 UTC / 8:00 AM EST. Anyone is welcome. This practice is intended for operators who are new to CW or they need some practice. IT DOES NOT MATTER HOW POOR YOUR CW IS. Mistakes are OK. Poor fists are OK. Slow speed is OK. Really slow speed is OK. This practice is meant for you to improve your CW. I will do my best to adjust to your skill level. Operate at any power level. If several stations show up, I will operate as a round-table control station. I will do it as a round-table so everyone gets a chance to transmit. Please listen to my directions.

I checked propagation using VOACAP and the Ham contest calendar. It looks like 40 should be OK. I am a bachelor this weekend so my calendar opened up. Plan on being on the air for at least several of hours on Friday. I will need some breaks. I am also looking at morning sessions on Saturday and Sunday. I will send out separate notices for them if they are a go.

Details:
Time - 13:00 UTC / 8:00 AM EST
Band - 40 Meters

How to find me - I will find a clear frequency and call CQ. Go to the Reverse Beacon Network and search for my call sign AB8DF.

That will tell you what frequency I am on. Tune your station to that frequency and if you hear me give me a call. If there is a QSO in progress, please wait for a break in the action. Then send your callsign. If I hear you, I will invite you to join the QSO and start a round-table QSO.

Reply to this email if you have questions.

IT DOES NOT MATTER HOW POOR CW IS

Ed
AB8DF

Re: Aluminum

#8014
Edited

Couple of note on Aluminum elements...

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For older antennas ScotchBright (green pads)? to initially clean the

joints inside and out.? I just wrap some of that around a small

dowel and stuff it in and work it around to clean up the inside.

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Then smear on some penetrox/noalox or similar and assemble

and tighten clamps.

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I assemble new with that stuff and they come apart easier?

and the connections are always good, even decades later.

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A little on threads keep them happier and less likely

to rust or gall.

?

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Allison
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NAQCC Sprint - Tonight!

#8013

The monthly NAQCC Sprint runs from 7:30 to 9:30 PM CST this evening.

The rules below apply to ALL sprints unless specifically changed for a particular sprint. In that case the webpage for that sprint will explain the rule changes.

Date and time:

See the 'Contests/Sprints' link at the left for dates and times for the latest, current, and upcoming sprints.

Bands - Frequencies:

80M - 3555-3565 kHz (Be courteous to FISTS operating on 3558 kHz)
40M - 7030-7045 kHz
20M - 14059-14065 kHz

QSOs for our regular sprints are limited to those three bands. However the frequency ranges are expandable up and down to allow for our greatly increased participation. Don't stray overly far though, or you may not be found. For our special 160M sprint in January operating in the neighborhood of 1810 kHz is recommended.

General:

A particular station may be worked once on each band. Operate CW only.
All licensed amateurs are invited to participate and submit logs, but only club members operating QRP (5 watts or less) are eligible for awards.
All entries must be single-op, single-xmtr. No multi-op, multi-xmtr, SO2R, etc. We want our sprints to be basic simple events friendly and fair to all participants, and not favoring the big contest stations and operators.

Call:

CQ NA

Exchange:

Members send:

RST
SPC (State, Province, or "DX")
NAQCC Membership Number

For example:

559 MI 675

Non-members send:

RST
SPC (State, Province, or "DX")
Transmitter power (digits, followed by "W")

For example:

559 NY 5W

To reduce confusion, it is strongly suggested that you include both your call and the call of the other party in your exchange, e.g.

W1ABC DE K3XYZ TU 579 PA 13408

Please do not append "/QRP" to your callsign in either your exchange or in your log.

QSO Points:

QSO with a member, 2 points.
QSO with a non-member, 1 point.

Multipliers:

Each USA state
Each VE province
Each country except W/VE
All multipliers count only once in the sprint.

Categories:

We have two operating categories based on the antenna used. The two categories are...

Simple Wire Antennas (SWA) - for those using a simple wire antenna per??for all contacts.
Gain Antennas (GAIN) - for those using an antenna other than a simple wire antenna.

If you use a combination of SWA and GAIN antennas, all QSO's with both types of antennas count, but you must enter in the GAIN category.

Within each of these categories there are three sub-categories (new for 2015) based on the keying device that is used. The three sub-categories are:

Straight Key (SK)
Semiautomatic Bug (BUG)
Keyer/Keyboard (K/K)

See the club??for our definitions of these keying devices.

Mark Prather - WB9HFK

Celebrating my 53rd year as an Amateur Radio (Ham) Operator.

January 2025 QRP Quarterly

#8012

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Table of Contents

Magnetic Tape for your Key—Dave Koberstein—N9DK
Filtering and the “No Free Lunch” Syndrome—Dave Benson—K1SWL
Fixing a 6BTV—Mike Dooley—N5BGZ
Antennas for Pedestrian Mobile—Peter Parker—VK3YE
A Michigan Mighty Mite Revival at FDIM—Ed Kwik Jr.—AB8DF, and Ernie Antczak—W3ETE
Understanding Magnetics-Inductors and Transformers: A Tutorial—Mert Nellis—W?UFO (SK)
Hiking and Hamming at Allatoona Pass—Steve Hudson—AA4BW
Business Travel, QRP, SOTA and DX Contacts—John Leonardelli—VE3IPS
DX Tips for the QRPer—Dan Walker—WG5G
CFTI Transceiver Review—Charlie Brown—NJ7V
The Matoa MPM SDR Radio—Marty Wittrock—KN?CK
How to Operate Pedestrian Mobile—Paul Signorelli—W?RW
A First Activation SOTA and a POTA in one—Dave Koberstein—N9DK

WOW!!? Man this is a NICE issue.

The QQ will be at the mailer by the end of this week, depending on winter weather.

de Brian

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72 de KB9BVN

Re: Aluminum

#8011

I use Silver GOOP.? Works great but expensive,

73 Ev WA2BHS

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On Tue, Jan 14, 2025 at 11:52?PM MIKE N6ZW via <n6zw=[email protected]> wrote:

Thank you for the reply JAY, NO, WE ARE UP NEAR Sacramento....in that old Creadence song,? stuck in Lodi again" BTW, that is true. I was on Lodi PD at the time, and the Co. sheriff called us for mutual aid, but the co. sups canceled them as TOO HIPPY? :)? ?73,? Mike
> On 01/14/2025 2:48 PM PST Jay AJ4AY via <jbhnal46=[email protected]> wrote:
>
>?
> Mike,
>
> Thanks for the information.
>
> I will be heading up to Home Depot for a previous suggestion. Your 87
> year old brain is functioning very well, my friend.? I have saved your
> reply for future reference.
>
> I see that your call is from CA.? I do hope that you are not located
> within or close to the disastrous fires that have exploded in the 6 call
> area.? I do hope that you and your family are safe.
>
> 73 & 72,
>
> Jay
> AJ4AY
> Mobile, AL
>
>
>
>
> On 1/14/2025 4:25 PM, MIKE N6ZW via wrote:
> > Yo Jay, my 87 year old brain had to search for my bottle of PENETROX, electrical joint compound. My bottle says it was made by BURNDY. Hope that helps, Mike n6zw
> >> On 01/14/2025 1:54 PM PST Jay AJ4AY via <jbhnal46=[email protected]> wrote:
> >>
> >>? ?
> >> Hello to the group,
> >>
> >> My 78 year old brain had a brain fart and I need some younger folks help.
> >>
> >> I am rebuilding an aluminum vertical and cleaning all of the joints.? I
> >> can't remember what the lubricant(??) is to ensure the RF integrity
> >> between joints.? Any help is appreciated.
> >>
> >> TIA & 72/73
> >>
> >> OF AJ4AY
> >> Mobile, AL
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
> >
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Re: Aluminum

#8010

Thank you for the reply JAY, NO, WE ARE UP NEAR Sacramento....in that old Creadence song,  stuck in Lodi again" BTW, that is true. I was on Lodi PD at the time, and the Co. sheriff called us for mutual aid, but the co. sups canceled them as TOO HIPPY  :)   73,  Mike

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On 01/14/2025 2:48 PM PST Jay AJ4AY via groups.io <jbhnal46@...> wrote:

Mike,

Thanks for the information.

I will be heading up to Home Depot for a previous suggestion. Your 87 
year old brain is functioning very well, my friend.? I have saved your 
reply for future reference.

I see that your call is from CA.? I do hope that you are not located 
within or close to the disastrous fires that have exploded in the 6 call 
area.? I do hope that you and your family are safe.

73 & 72,

Jay
AJ4AY
Mobile, AL

On 1/14/2025 4:25 PM, MIKE N6ZW via groups.io wrote:
Yo Jay, my 87 year old brain had to search for my bottle of PENETROX, electrical joint compound. My bottle says it was made by BURNDY. Hope that helps, Mike n6zw
On 01/14/2025 1:54 PM PST Jay AJ4AY via groups.io <jbhnal46@...> wrote:

Hello to the group,

My 78 year old brain had a brain fart and I need some younger folks help.

I am rebuilding an aluminum vertical and cleaning all of the joints.? I
can't remember what the lubricant(??) is to ensure the RF integrity
between joints.? Any help is appreciated.

TIA & 72/73

OF AJ4AY
Mobile, AL

Re: Aluminum

#8009

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We just use pig fat here in the Hoosier state!

<grin>

How you doing Jay?

de KB9BVN

On 1/14/2025 4:54 PM, Jay AJ4AY via groups.io wrote:

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Hello to the group,

My 78 year old brain had a brain fart and I need some younger folks help.

I am rebuilding an aluminum vertical and cleaning all of the joints.? I can't remember what the lubricant(??) is to ensure the RF integrity between joints.? Any help is appreciated.

TIA & 72/73

OF AJ4AY
Mobile, AL

--
72 de KB9BVN

Re: Aluminum

#8008

Mike,

Thanks for the information.

I will be heading up to Home Depot for a previous suggestion. Your 87 year old brain is functioning very well, my friend.? I have saved your reply for future reference.

I see that your call is from CA.? I do hope that you are not located within or close to the disastrous fires that have exploded in the 6 call area.? I do hope that you and your family are safe.

73 & 72,

Jay
AJ4AY
Mobile, AL

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On 1/14/2025 4:25 PM, MIKE N6ZW via groups.io wrote:
Yo Jay, my 87 year old brain had to search for my bottle of PENETROX, electrical joint compound. My bottle says it was made by BURNDY. Hope that helps, Mike n6zw
On 01/14/2025 1:54 PM PST Jay AJ4AY via groups.io <jbhnal46@...> wrote:

  Hello to the group,

My 78 year old brain had a brain fart and I need some younger folks help.

I am rebuilding an aluminum vertical and cleaning all of the joints.? I
can't remember what the lubricant(??) is to ensure the RF integrity
between joints.? Any help is appreciated.

TIA & 72/73

OF AJ4AY
Mobile, AL

Re: Aluminum

#8007

Buck K4IA,

Thank you for the information.? After digging for a few minutes, it seems that my local Home Depot actually has this product in stock.? Now, to find aisle 47, bin 001.

I believe that after a couple of maintenance hours and setting up the auto tuner, I may have this stick of aluminum functioning again.? I'll see how well the ground plane works with the tuner and aluminum on the bands.

73 and thanks for the help Buck.? Hope to catch you on the bands.

Jay
AJ4AY
Mobile, AL

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On 1/14/2025 4:00 PM, Buck K4IA via groups.io wrote:

NoAlOx

Buck, K4IA
Honor Roll
8BDXCC
Author EasyWayHamBooks.com
License and Operating Manuals
On 1/14/2025 4:54 PM, Jay AJ4AY via groups.io wrote:
Hello to the group,

My 78 year old brain had a brain fart and I need some younger folks help.

I am rebuilding an aluminum vertical and cleaning all of the joints.? I can't remember what the lubricant(??) is to ensure the RF integrity between joints.? Any help is appreciated.

TIA & 72/73

OF AJ4AY
Mobile, AL

Re: Aluminum

#8006

Yo Jay, my 87 year old brain had to search for my bottle of PENETROX, electrical joint compound. My bottle says it was made by BURNDY. Hope that helps, Mike n6zw

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On 01/14/2025 1:54 PM PST Jay AJ4AY via groups.io <jbhnal46@...> wrote:

 
Hello to the group,

My 78 year old brain had a brain fart and I need some younger folks help.

I am rebuilding an aluminum vertical and cleaning all of the joints.? I 
can't remember what the lubricant(??) is to ensure the RF integrity 
between joints.? Any help is appreciated.

TIA & 72/73

OF AJ4AY
Mobile, AL

Re: Aluminum

#8005

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NoAlOx

Buck, K4IA
Honor Roll
8BDXCC
Author EasyWayHamBooks.com
License and Operating Manuals

On 1/14/2025 4:54 PM, Jay AJ4AY via groups.io wrote:

Show quoted text

Hello to the group,

My 78 year old brain had a brain fart and I need some younger folks help.

I am rebuilding an aluminum vertical and cleaning all of the joints.? I can't remember what the lubricant(??) is to ensure the RF integrity between joints.? Any help is appreciated.

TIA & 72/73

OF AJ4AY
Mobile, AL

Aluminum

#8004

Hello to the group,

My 78 year old brain had a brain fart and I need some younger folks help.

I am rebuilding an aluminum vertical and cleaning all of the joints.? I can't remember what the lubricant(??) is to ensure the RF integrity between joints.? Any help is appreciated.

TIA & 72/73

OF AJ4AY
Mobile, AL