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

[David Rush]

Would "low odor" GE Silicone II "100% Silicone Sealant" qualify as 
non-corrosive?  Seems to have similar warnings about vapors as the 
regular (high odor?) stuff, although it's not in bold on the "low odor" 
package.  Both have warnings to remove contact lenses before using the 
stuff - that's the first time I've seen that one.

I found a little tube of silicone grease at a local dive shop that I'll 
use on the o-ring under the nut, and probably slather on any place else 
that looks like it could use it.

I've got the mount, the antenna, the hole saw (Antenex X-ACT), etc.  
Just need the time and decent weather now.

David, ky7dr

Dave Baxter wrote:
> 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
>>     
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