[DXR] Antenna Materials
Any opinions on using copper tubing in antenna projects? Hold up ok? Thinking about an 18M application Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-news To post a message, DX NEWS items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Archives available at http://www.mail-archive.com/dx-news%40pro-usa.net/ This is the DXR reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DXR] Antenna Materials
Just off the top, I'd guess that it is going to oxidize more quickly than aluminum, so any connections would need to be soldered/sweated. Secondly, it is going to be a lot heavier.. Gary AB5RM [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Any opinions on using copper tubing in antenna projects? Hold up ok? Thinking about an 18M application Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-news To post a message, DX NEWS items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Archives available at http://www.mail-archive.com/dx-news%40pro-usa.net/ This is the DXR reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-news To post a message, DX NEWS items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Archives available at http://www.mail-archive.com/dx-news%40pro-usa.net/ This is the DXR reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DXR] Antenna Materials
Just off the top, I'd guess that it is going to oxidize more quickly than aluminum, so any connections would need to be soldered/sweated. Secondly, it is going to be a lot heavier.. Gary AB5RM Thirdly, if bent under heavy wind - will stay that way untill new wind starts. 73! bp (wf3j) Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-news To post a message, DX NEWS items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Archives available at http://www.mail-archive.com/dx-news%40pro-usa.net/ This is the DXR reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
