[aprssig] I'm gonna drill....

[Dave Baxter]

See if you can get hold of some non-corrosive silicone sealant, not the
stuff that stinks of vinegar.  That will stop just about anything
getting in or under..  And is easy to remove for rework later if you
need to.

Good advice from others too, especialy about using the correct tool, and
checking for side airbags.

Cheers...

Dave G0WBX.
 

> -----Original Message-----
> From: David Rush [mailto:yahoo at davidarush.com] 
> Sent: Wednesday, May 03, 2006 10:17 PM
> To: TAPR APRS Mailing List
> Subject: [aprssig] I'm gonna drill....
> 
> I need to do an antenna install for a tracker (see, it's 
> APRS-related), and I'm tired of mucking around.  I've ordered 
> an NMO mount and a hole saw, and the target vehicle has a 
> nice, big, flat roof (and it's even made of metal, steel even).
> 
> Any tips on installing it?  I'm particularly concerned about 
> doing whatever possible to ward off rust, including from the 
> inside, so I don't want to leave any unprotected bare steel, 
> if possible, even on the inside.
> 
> Tips?  Suggestions?
> 
> David, ky7dr