[Harc] asking for advice regarding metal rod radials on my Diamond VHF/UHF antennas

[Friday Ululani]

Nvm.
I got in touch with DX Engineering support, and they don't recommend any 
coating on those threads.
Thanks!
Friday, W6FRI

On 9/4/2026 1:53 PM, Friday Ululani wrote:
> Hi
> I'm reassemblying all my antenna components, as if from scratch.
> The screw-in rods on my two base station VHF/UHF sticks are pretty 
> heavily oxidized on the threads.
> After I clean them well, is there a preferred coating compound, to 
> prevent this in future?
> A search online shows a gazillion different opinions on this.
> Thanks.
> Friday, W6FRI 
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