>Joe M wrote:
>
>I would say every year is my estimate. Do you know of any tricks to lengthen 
>the duration the connections last, Kevin?
>

Use silver bearing solder, it's stronger.

> Last, on the static busters, do they have to be the highest item on the tower?
>

No, the highest item on the antenna you are trying to rid static and 
corona from.
http://www.repeater-builder.com/pdf/staticbustermounting.pdf

> At the one site, a UHF and 440 antenna are both higher than the 2M antenna. 
> Would that help reduce the problem any? (although I still think the primary 
> problem is the connections)
>

Likely to some degree, but corona and PS can form on any antenna at any 
placement.

Kevin






 
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