On Sun, 26 Aug 2012 08:44:40 +0000 (UTC), "J.G."
wrote:

I noticed most of the bolts that came with the Rocketdish were stainless
steel, except one set of bolts which was a dull gray for just the bottom
brace.
http://www5.picturepush.com/photo/a/...mg/9063158.jpg

Are you sure they're stainless and not electroplated steel? Use a
magnet. I've been fooled a few times. If it sticks, it's
electroplated steel. If it doesn't, it's probably stainless. (Note:
There are magnetic stainless compositions, but they're not commonly
used for hardware).

BTW, WHAT is the purpose of the bottom brace anyway?

Some of the larger J mounts have additional support arms like this:
http://sadoun.com/Sat/Products/Winegard/superDmount-6.jpg
Looks like you have the mount, but not the arms.

It is just to stop the antenna from sliding DOWN the mounting pole?

No. The typical DBS dish has a stopper at the top of the mounting
clamps.

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