In a message dated 97-03-27 16:16:16 EST, HIMES@idicl1.idi.oclc.org writes:
<< In Ohio, we scrub our antennas every March after we're sure
there's no more road salt around. The molecular radii of the salt
particles is such that their adherence beyond April is assured if
we don't get to it soon enough. So it's a big thing here with us.
We use 1200 grit paper and wet-sand it. I call the fire house boys
and they bring over a ladder truck so I can scrub off my ladder line too!
They're usually pretty good-natured about it, figuring they and I are doing
a public service anyway. >>
I found that 0000 steel wool does a better job. You must me very careful to
abrade the complete periphery ( circumferance ) of the wire or you will get "
hot spots" at the unsanded spots. Very hard to find once you know of their
existance.
72...Bob WA2EAW
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