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Topband: Silver solder

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Subject: Topband: Silver solder
From: gtaft@voyager.net (George Taft)
Date: Mon, 28 May 2001 08:17:10 -0400
Hello Wes

We agree!

Wes Attaway wrote:

> I just use regular solder and then swab the joint with a gob of roofing
> compund.

We done exactly the same with two 5 element phased array systems.  Used 1/2"
copper pipe in a loop config and soldered the radials to it with regular
solder.  All gooped  with roofing compound.

> You can get a lifetime supply of it (for solder joint purposes) at
> Home Depot for a few dollars.  I have connections that have been in the
> ground for over 20-years and they are still fine.

Ours in the ground nearly 5 years without problem that we are aware.

73  George  W8UVZ



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