What happens, I think, is that the RF heats any ferrous metal, making it
oxidize. That's
why hardware in RF fields needs to be non-ferrous. I suspect it must be getting
red-hot in
order to do that. Wasted power that could be working DX!
On 1/30/2012 8:12 AM, Carl wrote:
> The plate clamp used is simply a push on big resistor type clamp and maded
> of plated steel. I tossed them in my 76PA as they were corroded from
> Carribean living at a contest station. Ive had many othe 8874 Alphas in here
> with similar corrosion and some appears to be caused just by the RF. I cut
> some brass strips, drilled a few holes for a screw and wire connection and
> tighten enough so they make a good connection but not overtight.
>
> Carl
> KM1H
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Charles Hedrick"<cchedrick@gmail.com>
> To:<amps@contesting.com>
> Sent: Monday, January 30, 2012 10:16 AM
> Subject: [Amps] 3CX400/3CX800 Socket
>
>
>> Good morning all,
>> I have and would like to add a third 8874 to my Alpha 76 but need a
>> socket
>> and plate cap. If anyone has these to part with, please let me know.
>> Thanks,
>> Cam
>> WA4JKW
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