In a message dated 99-11-11 11:20:05 EST, aa4nn@juno.com writes:
> Speaking of copper and aluminum... In laying out temporary radials for
> the 160 Inv L, I am using aluminum electric fence wire, 17 gauge. In
> order to connect radials to the 18" diameter grounding ring at the base
> of the Inv L, my idea is to grab a few aluminum ends and wire nut them to
> a short piece of 14 guage copper, using antioxidant, and then solder the
> copper end to the grounding ring. Wouldn't this connection survive
> through March 2000?
Sure but I would highly recommend using silver solder. It's much better
in outdoor applications.
Cheers, Steve K7LXC
Tower Tech
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