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Re: [TowerTalk] SPG Panels/feedthroughs etc

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Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] SPG Panels/feedthroughs etc
From: "Roger (K8RI)" <K8RI-on-TowerTalk@tm.net>
Date: Thu, 21 Oct 2010 17:40:14 -0400
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On 10/21/2010 7:58 AM, charlie@thegallos.com wrote:
> We all know that the classic ground panel is a plate of copper of some
> thickness, and also that other than silver, Cu is the best conductor out
> there
>
> My question - I am thinking of making a ground panel/passthrough
> (combined), and I was wondering how well Aluminum would work.
>
Like Don I think the majority use Aluminum plate. Mine is also a 1/4" 
thick. and has the Polyphasers mounted on it.

73

Roger (K8RI)
> Yes, I realize it is NOT as good a conductor (duh), but is it "good
> enough".  I have access to enough 6061 sheet/plate to make what I need, so
> the real question is "when is good enough, good enough"
>
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