Yes, and the nature of the humidity. I don't know if there is actually salt in the air over the oceans, but my uncle was a commercial fisherman working off the Oregon and California coasts in the 1950s and '60's. When his AM marine band transceiver finally "retired", he gave it to me to use for parts. It had led a hard life at sea and there was not much that I considered useable inside. Most of the screws were corroded in place. Metal condenser plates (remember, this was in the '50's!) were mostly white. As a new novice, I was rather disappointed. If the case screws of my K3 rusted, I would be concerned about what might be happening inside the box. At least the old tube gear ran warm enough to dry out in use. Of course, any salt would remain. That could be a problem!
73, Rick Dettinger K7MW > Johnny, it must have a lot to do with the temperature AND humidity. > I live a few hundred yards from the Pacific ocean on the Oregon > coast listening to the pounding surf 24/7. The relative humidity in > the shack is always between 60 and 80%, yet I have no sign of > corrosion on any of my Elecraft gear. > > However, the temperature here on a really hot day is about 70 to 75F > and typical summer high temps are closer to 60F. In the winter high > temps usually in the 30's or 40's. > > It is wet here where the conifer forests grow right down to the > water's edge with lots of rain. It's said we Oregonians don't tan, > we rust. But none of my Elecraft gear has shown the slightest sign > of rust, nor do automobiles or other equipment left outdoors have > unusual corrosion issues. > > Ron AC7AC ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
