I too had the same experience Brooke. Back in the late 70's I built a TVRO 
station and saved up enough money for two GaAs FETs for an LNA. Used RTV to 
seal it. Sadly it died. Upon taking it apart to troubleshoot I found just about 
everything was green. 73 - Mike 

Mike B. Feher, N4FS
89 Arnold Blvd.
Howell NJ 07731
848-245-9115

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From: Brooke Clarke via time-nuts <[email protected]> 
Sent: Wednesday, November 10, 2021 7:37 PM
To: Discussion of precise time and frequency measurement 
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Subject: [time-nuts] Re: Potting compound advice needed

Hi Jim:

Be careful with RTVs.  Some out gas acid that attacks metal, even gold plated 
metal.  Guess how I know that.

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Have Fun,

Brooke Clarke
https://www.PRC68.com
axioms:
1. The extent to which you can fix or improve something will be limited by how 
well you understand how it works.
2. Everybody, with no exceptions, holds false beliefs.
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