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Re: [TowerTalk] inductance of tubing vs bar or strip

To: <n4zr@contesting.com>, "TowerTalk" <towertalk@contesting.com>
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] inductance of tubing vs bar or strip
From: "Dick Green WC1M" <wc1m73@gmail.com>
Reply-to: wc1m73@gmail.com
Date: Tue, 18 Aug 2009 13:31:11 -0400
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I don't know about the inductance, Pete, but my understanding is that
soldered connections are not a good idea -- a lightning surge can melt the
joints. I think you would need to use a mechanical clamp or something like
Cadweld.

73, Dick WC1M

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Pete Smith N4ZR [mailto:n4zr@contesting.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2009 8:17 AM
> To: TowerTalk
> Subject: [TowerTalk] inductance of tubing vs bar or strip
> 
> Can anyone suggest where I can find a calculator for the inductance per
> foot of copper tubing compared to the same length of copper bar or
> strip?  I'm looking to understand the potential utility of using
> soldered copper tubing for a ground bus, as compared to copper
strip/strap.
> 
> --
> 73, Pete N4ZR
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