Is anyone using computer control programs for the K2 that they have
downloaded. I have the cabling to connect the K2 to my computer. Have a great weekend all. John K2JHU... ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [hidden email] |
On 6/20/2020 10:45 AM, John Dorson wrote:
> Is anyone using computer control programs for the K2 that they have > downloaded. I have the cabling to connect the K2 to my computer. I too would be interested. I have a serial port and a USB port that are still unused on my computer. > Have a great weekend all. And to you all as well. 73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane Elecraft K2/100 s/n 5402 From a Clearing in the Silicon Forest Beaverton (Washington County) Oregon ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [hidden email] |
Why not try Win4K3Suites it supports K3, KX3, KX2 with great features
and tech support is outstanding. You can download a trial to check it out. Not affilliated with Tom just very satisfied user de Dave K5MWR On 6/20/2020 13:15, Phil Kane wrote: > On 6/20/2020 10:45 AM, John Dorson wrote: > >> Is anyone using computer control programs for the K2 that they have >> downloaded. I have the cabling to connect the K2 to my computer. > I too would be interested. I have a serial port and a USB port that are > still unused on my computer. > >> Have a great weekend all. > And to you all as well. > > 73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane > Elecraft K2/100 s/n 5402 > > >From a Clearing in the Silicon Forest > Beaverton (Washington County) Oregon > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[hidden email] > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to [hidden email] > Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [hidden email] |
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John,
I don't know what level of control that you desire, but Fldigi can do several rig control functions. It works with the K2, and I have always used hamlib for the support program. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/20/2020 1:45 PM, John Dorson wrote: > Is anyone using computer control programs for the K2 that they have > downloaded. > I have the cabling to connect the K2 to my computer. > ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [hidden email] |
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I use DXLabs with my K2 and K3.
Gordon - N1MGO On 6/20/2020 13:45 PM, John Dorson wrote: > Is anyone using computer control programs for the K2 that they have > downloaded. > I have the cabling to connect the K2 to my computer. > > Have a great weekend all. > > John K2JHU... > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[hidden email] > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to [hidden email] ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [hidden email] |
N1MM contest logging works fine with my K2.
73, Randy, KS4L On Sat, Jun 20, 2020, 1:55 PM Gordon LaPoint <[hidden email]> wrote: > I use DXLabs with my K2 and K3. > Gordon - N1MGO > > On 6/20/2020 13:45 PM, John Dorson wrote: > > Is anyone using computer control programs for the K2 that they have > > downloaded. > > I have the cabling to connect the K2 to my computer. > > > > Have a great weekend all. > > > > John K2JHU... > > ______________________________________________________________ > > Elecraft mailing list > > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > > Post: mailto:[hidden email] > > > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > Message delivered to [hidden email] > > > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[hidden email] > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to [hidden email] > Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [hidden email] |
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Hello John,
> Is anyone using computer control programs for the K2 that they have > downloaded. > I have the cabling to connect the K2 to my computer. Sometimes, if I'm too lazy to key or I need to go fast, I use KComm together with the K2. KComm is designed by Julian Moss, G4ILO. The program is available on <www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html>. 73/72 de Ingo, DK3RED - Don't forget: the fun is the power! www.qrp4fun.de - [hidden email] ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [hidden email] |
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RUMlogNG and WSJT-X for the Macintosh both list the K2 as a supported rig.
73 Bill AE6JV On 6/20/20 at 1:45 PM, [hidden email] (John Dorson) wrote: > Is anyone using computer control programs for the K2 that they have > downloaded. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Bill Frantz | There's nothing so clear | Periwinkle (408)348-7900 | as a design you haven't | 150 Rivermead Rd #235 www.pwpconsult.com | written down. - Dean Tribble| Peterborough, NH 03458 ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [hidden email] |
Hello All,
I’ve had two antenna connectors fail in the last year because the cheap hardware store screws and connectors get rusty. What is a good source for high quality stainless steel hardware like bolts, screws, washers, ring connectors and the like? TIA, 73 de Eric, KG6MZS ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [hidden email] |
McMaster-Carr …
> On Jun 21, 2020, at 11:53 AM, Eric KG6MZS <[hidden email]> wrote: > > Hello All, > > I’ve had two antenna connectors fail in the last year because the cheap hardware store screws and connectors get rusty. > > What is a good source for high quality stainless steel hardware like bolts, screws, washers, ring connectors and the like? > > TIA, > 73 de Eric, KG6MZS ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [hidden email] |
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No nuts and bolts but eye-bolts, turnbuckles, and anything else that can be used on a boat. I have a friend who buys from them. I have no other connection.
<https://www.bosunsupplies.com> > On Jun 21, 2020, at 10:53 AM, Eric KG6MZS <[hidden email]> wrote: > > Hello All, > > I’ve had two antenna connectors fail in the last year because the cheap hardware store screws and connectors get rusty. > > What is a good source for high quality stainless steel hardware like bolts, screws, washers, ring connectors and the like? > > TIA, > 73 de Eric, KG6MZS ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [hidden email] |
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If you live somewhere that has farm supply store like Big R, Rural King,
etc they usually have a good selection of stainless hardware. Tim N9PUZ On Sun, Jun 21, 2020, 10:54 AM Eric KG6MZS <[hidden email]> wrote: > Hello All, > > I’ve had two antenna connectors fail in the last year because the cheap > hardware store screws and connectors get rusty. > > What is a good source for high quality stainless steel hardware like > bolts, screws, washers, ring connectors and the like? > > TIA, > 73 de Eric, KG6MZS > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[hidden email] > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to [hidden email] Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [hidden email] |
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Ace Hardware sells a lot of Stainless hardware.
As do Lowe’s and Home Depot. Then there is Hrsinger, Fastenal. Then don’t forget Master Carr. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jun 21, 2020, at 11:54 AM, Eric KG6MZS <[hidden email]> wrote: > > Hello All, > > I’ve had two antenna connectors fail in the last year because the cheap hardware store screws and connectors get rusty. > > What is a good source for high quality stainless steel hardware like bolts, screws, washers, ring connectors and the like? > > TIA, > 73 de Eric, KG6MZS > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[hidden email] > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to [hidden email] Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [hidden email] |
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TSC has some i get mine from the local Do It center. They are a little pricey though.
Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone ________________________________ From: [hidden email] <[hidden email]> on behalf of Tim N9PUZ <[hidden email]> Sent: Sunday, June 21, 2020 11:13:01 AM Cc: Elecraft <[hidden email]> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT Good Source for Stainless Fasteners and Connectors? If you live somewhere that has farm supply store like Big R, Rural King, etc they usually have a good selection of stainless hardware. Tim N9PUZ On Sun, Jun 21, 2020, 10:54 AM Eric KG6MZS <[hidden email]> wrote: > Hello All, > > I’ve had two antenna connectors fail in the last year because the cheap > hardware store screws and connectors get rusty. > > What is a good source for high quality stainless steel hardware like > bolts, screws, washers, ring connectors and the like? > > TIA, > 73 de Eric, KG6MZS > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[hidden email] > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to [hidden email] Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [hidden email] ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [hidden email] |
Also, keep in mind that there are different classes of stainless steel fasteners with different properties and ratings.
A good start for this info: https://www.fastenermart.com/understanding-fastener-grades-and-classes.html I was advised to use Class 6 fasteners for my tower and antenna projects. -- 73 de Mike Flowers, K6MKF, NCDXC - "It's about DX!" > On Jun 21, 2020, at 9:29 AM, Joseph McIntire <[hidden email]> wrote: > > TSC has some i get mine from the local Do It center. They are a little pricey though. > > Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone > > ________________________________ > From: [hidden email] <[hidden email]> on behalf of Tim N9PUZ <[hidden email]> > Sent: Sunday, June 21, 2020 11:13:01 AM > Cc: Elecraft <[hidden email]> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT Good Source for Stainless Fasteners and Connectors? > > If you live somewhere that has farm supply store like Big R, Rural King, > etc they usually have a good selection of stainless hardware. > > Tim N9PUZ > >> On Sun, Jun 21, 2020, 10:54 AM Eric KG6MZS <[hidden email]> wrote: >> >> Hello All, >> >> I’ve had two antenna connectors fail in the last year because the cheap >> hardware store screws and connectors get rusty. >> >> What is a good source for high quality stainless steel hardware like >> bolts, screws, washers, ring connectors and the like? >> >> TIA, >> 73 de Eric, KG6MZS >> ______________________________________________________________ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:[hidden email] >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> Message delivered to [hidden email] > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[hidden email] > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to [hidden email] > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[hidden email] > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to [hidden email] Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [hidden email] |
When using stainless hardware there is very little strength compared to a steel fastener.
So the minimum strength needs to be confirmed. You don't want the bolts to shear and topple over. Please be careful to get the right grade bolts. You will not get what you need at a hardware store or a tractor supply. KD8NNU Thanks Don Sent from my iPad > On Jun 21, 2020, at 2:12 PM, Mike Flowers <[hidden email]> wrote: > > Also, keep in mind that there are different classes of stainless steel fasteners with different properties and ratings. > > A good start for this info: > > https://www.fastenermart.com/understanding-fastener-grades-and-classes.html > > I was advised to use Class 6 fasteners for my tower and antenna projects. > > -- 73 de Mike Flowers, K6MKF, NCDXC - "It's about DX!" > >> On Jun 21, 2020, at 9:29 AM, Joseph McIntire <[hidden email]> wrote: >> >> TSC has some i get mine from the local Do It center. They are a little pricey though. >> >> Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone >> >> ________________________________ >> From: [hidden email] <[hidden email]> on behalf of Tim N9PUZ <[hidden email]> >> Sent: Sunday, June 21, 2020 11:13:01 AM >> Cc: Elecraft <[hidden email]> >> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT Good Source for Stainless Fasteners and Connectors? >> >> If you live somewhere that has farm supply store like Big R, Rural King, >> etc they usually have a good selection of stainless hardware. >> >> Tim N9PUZ >> >>> On Sun, Jun 21, 2020, 10:54 AM Eric KG6MZS <[hidden email]> wrote: >>> >>> Hello All, >>> >>> I’ve had two antenna connectors fail in the last year because the cheap >>> hardware store screws and connectors get rusty. >>> >>> What is a good source for high quality stainless steel hardware like >>> bolts, screws, washers, ring connectors and the like? >>> >>> TIA, >>> 73 de Eric, KG6MZS >>> ______________________________________________________________ >>> Elecraft mailing list >>> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >>> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >>> Post: mailto:[hidden email] >>> >>> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >>> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >>> Message delivered to [hidden email] >> ______________________________________________________________ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:[hidden email] >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> Message delivered to [hidden email] >> ______________________________________________________________ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:[hidden email] >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> Message delivered to [hidden email] > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[hidden email] > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to [hidden email] ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [hidden email] |
You can find a lot of information about fasteners at the McMaster Carr
website. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/21/2020 2:39 PM, KD8NNU wrote: > When using stainless hardware there is very little strength compared to a steel fastener. > > So the minimum strength needs to be confirmed. You don't want the bolts to shear and topple over. > > Please be careful to get the right grade bolts. You will not get what you need at a hardware store or a tractor supply. > ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [hidden email] |
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Also, it's a good idea to smear some "never-seize" compound on threaded surfaces, especially on the larger antenna mounting hardware.
SS hardware has a tendency to "gall" ( I think that's the correct term) which results from the heat generated by excess friction between the mating surfaces. The tighter you try to make a connection, the more likely this phenomenon is to occur. Once this happens, you may as well wring off the afflicted bolt and throw it away, cause you'll never get it off with regular tools. The bad news is that generally, you won't notice it until you try to remove the hardware. Your socket wrench will be extremely hard to turn, and when it does, it doesn't actually "come-loose" since the threads are effectively stripped. Here's a link for more info on the subject: https://www.essentracomponents.com/en-gb/news/product-resources/how-to-prevent-galling-on-stainless-steel-bolts 73, Charlie k3ICH ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [hidden email] |
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Having to replace rusty screws and connectors every year can be pricey
and time consuming. On 6/21/2020 9:28 AM, Joseph McIntire wrote: > TSC has some i get mine from the local Do It center. They are a little pricey though. > > Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone > > ________________________________ > From: [hidden email] <[hidden email]> on behalf of Tim N9PUZ <[hidden email]> > Sent: Sunday, June 21, 2020 11:13:01 AM > Cc: Elecraft <[hidden email]> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT Good Source for Stainless Fasteners and Connectors? > > If you live somewhere that has farm supply store like Big R, Rural King, > etc they usually have a good selection of stainless hardware. > > Tim N9PUZ > > On Sun, Jun 21, 2020, 10:54 AM Eric KG6MZS <[hidden email]> wrote: > >> Hello All, >> >> I’ve had two antenna connectors fail in the last year because the cheap >> hardware store screws and connectors get rusty. >> >> What is a good source for high quality stainless steel hardware like >> bolts, screws, washers, ring connectors and the like? >> >> TIA, >> 73 de Eric, KG6MZS >> ______________________________________________________________ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:[hidden email] >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> Message delivered to [hidden email] > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[hidden email] > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to [hidden email] > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[hidden email] > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to [hidden email] Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [hidden email] |
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Although we are talking about antennas, some information from the bicycle world is informative. Stainless steel couplers are used to enable bicycles to be broken down for airline shipping. If the threads on one of these couplers were to gall on a multi thousand dollar bicycle, the cost to replace the coupler could be in the thousands. To that end the coupler manufacturer tested over 100 different products to see what worked best. You can see his methodology and results here <http://www.sandsmachine.com/grease_t.htm> and the recommendation here <http://www.sandsmachine.com/ac_greas.htm>.
I have no financial stake in this beyond owning a bicycle with stainless steel couplers. David K0LUM > On Jun 21, 2020, at 2:28 PM, Charlie T <[hidden email]> wrote: > > Also, it's a good idea to smear some "never-seize" compound on threaded surfaces, especially on the larger antenna mounting hardware. > SS hardware has a tendency to "gall" ( I think that's the correct term) which results from the heat generated by excess friction between the mating surfaces. > The tighter you try to make a connection, the more likely this phenomenon is to occur. > Once this happens, you may as well wring off the afflicted bolt and throw it away, cause you'll never get it off with regular tools. > The bad news is that generally, you won't notice it until you try to remove the hardware. Your socket wrench will be extremely hard to turn, and when it does, it doesn't actually "come-loose" since the threads are effectively stripped. > > Here's a link for more info on the subject: https://www.essentracomponents.com/en-gb/news/product-resources/how-to-prevent-galling-on-stainless-steel-bolts > > > 73, Charlie k3ICH > > > > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[hidden email] > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to [hidden email] ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [hidden email] |
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