What would be a suitable replacement for the Aluma-o-weld wire that F-12 uses on their antennas. I did a google search for Aluma-O-weld and didn't find anything. Julio, W4HY _________________________
Local welding supply shop should have it. Rich - N5ZC Julio, W4HY _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTalk mailing list TowerTalk@cont
I replaced the linear-loaded 40M element on my C-4XL antennas to the coil-loaded element (obtained from Tom Schiller N6BT). 73, Keith NM5G What would be a suitable replacement for the Aluma-o-weld wi
Given the similarity of name to Copperweld (which is a tradename), is it aluminum clad steel wire? This stuff is very common in electrical transmission and distribution (although in larger sizes it'
Just curious, what would one use aluminum clad steel for in welding? Rich - N5ZC Julio, W4HY _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTalk
I've never heard of aluminum clad MIG welding wire. Bare or very thin copper flash over many steel alloys are common, flux cored and solid. Not enough copper thickness to be useful for antennas. Soli
The Alumoweld wire is available from MFJ/Hy-Gain here: http://www.hy-gain.com/Product.php?productid=691067 <http://www.hy-gain.com/Product.php?productid=691067> And a full review on rebuilding those
<What would be a suitable replacement for the Aluma-o-weld wire that F-12 <uses on their antennas. I did a google search for Aluma-O-weld and didn't <find anything. <Julio, W4HY I bought a 500 ft rol
Author: Bryan Swadener via TowerTalk <towertalk@contesting.com>
Date: Sat, 5 May 2018 22:55:41 +0000 (UTC)
On my C-4XL, I use 0.0808" diameter 1100 aluminum wire. It fits the holes in the clamps nicely. I bought a 1 lb spool from McMaster-Carr for about $20 (pn 8904K85). vy 73,Bryan WA7PRC ______________
If the loading wire is also an element truss I would be concerned about using such soft aluminum. John KK9A _______________________________________________ ___________________________________________
The linear loading wire does not act as a truss. The element tube is triple and double thickness out to the loading wire attachment. 73, Keith NM5G If the loading wire is also an element truss I woul