Lance Collister wrote:
>
> Hello!
>
> I am in the process of building an EME array for 6m, and need to construct
> the H
> frame. I have been unable to find a local source for galvanized clamps, and I
> wonder if anyone can suggest a place to purchase them.
>
> My vertical masts are 2.375" OD aluminum pipe. With automotive muffler
> clamps,
> which I have used in the past, I have found that a "heavy duty" 2.25" would
> provide
> a tight-fitting saddle. If I can't come up with a source for galvanized
> clamps at a
> reasonable price, the plan is to buy the galvanized U bolts, and use them with
> locally powder-coated (including a zinc primer first) heavy duty automotive
> muffler
> clamp saddles.
>
> Any suggestions would be appreciated. MNI TNX and 73, Lance
> --
> Lance Collister, W7GJ (ex: WN3GPL, WA3GPL, WA1JXN, WA1JXN/C6A, ZF2OC/ZF8)
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MNI TNX for all the suggestions. Based on pricing (for the dozens of clamps I
need), it looks like galvanized (hot dipped or plated) is the way I will go. Am
still trying to find Canadian source for plated clamps in various sizes. Best
suggestion so far for galvanized clamps was
http://www.reprise.com/antronics/antronics_hardware.asp
I will now unsubscribe from the reflector and go about collecting all the
hardware I
need. AGN, MNI TNX for the guidance and VY 73, Lance
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Lance Collister, W7GJ (ex: WN3GPL, WA3GPL, WA1JXN, WA1JXN/C6A, ZF2OC/ZF8)
P.O. Box 73
Frenchtown, MT 59834 USA
QTH: DN27UB
TEL: (406) 626-5728 FAX:(406) 728-6320
URL: http://www.bigskyspaces.com/w7gj
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