Author: Charles Stackhouse <cstack14478@yahoo.com>
Date: Sun, 26 Jan 2014 06:54:21 -0800 (PST)
I have been building antenna hardware such as transmitting chokes, Beverage transformers, etc. in various plastic boxes. The electrical connections have been to solder lugs fastened inside the boxes
Hi Charlie, This is one area where practice overrules theory. Yes, SS is not the conductor that copper is, but it's not bad, and since you're posting on the lowband forum, I presume you're interested
I've used stainless plenty of times and haven't ever really noticed any problems, but I've never tried to make measurements either. My new vertical matching network I'm building using silicon bronze
Some of the longest most drawn-out debates (and fights) come from dealing with how much is good, how much is OK, or how much is bad. It goes on and on with everything until our heads spin. <<< A very
Amen! Charlie, K4OTV Some of the longest most drawn-out debates (and fights) come from dealing with how much is good, how much is OK, or how much is bad. It goes on and on with everything until our h
This post is one of the finest examples of technical writing I've seen in years. It strikes to the heart of those know almost nothing, and put on their tin hats to protect themselves from bad advice
A very tech savvy friend (microwaves, public safety radio) says this is no good. Due to the poor conductivity of stainless steel, RF connections should not be through Charlie, W2GN If your friend wa
The primary additive in stainless steel is chromium - not nickel. There are some stainless steels that do not contain nickel at all and there are non-magnetic stainless steels. Another common additiv
I expect that most of the offending nickel at VHF/UHF sites is nickel plating on less expensive connectors where it is used in place of more expensive silver alloys. Ch;arlie, K4OTV The primary addit