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1. [TowerTalk] TH6 dissimilar metals query (score: 1): Author: "Barry Fox" <foxbw@comcast.net>; Date: Sat, 10 Apr 2010 23:06:05 -0400; In the process of rebuilding a TH6 I broke the aluminum clip which shorts the Beta match wires to the boom. I can make a replacement from copper, but wonder if that is a good idea. A stainless steel; /archives//html/Towertalk/2010-04/msg00271.html (7,914 bytes)
2. Re: [TowerTalk] TH6 dissimilar metals query (score: 1): Author: "Dan Schaaf" <dan-schaaf@att.net>; Date: Sat, 10 Apr 2010 23:04:36 -0400; It is not the power that is of concern. 1 watt or 1000 watts will see the same resistive connection if there is corrosion. I generally tin the copper with solder, then clamp it to the aluminum with e; /archives//html/Towertalk/2010-04/msg00272.html (9,116 bytes)
3. Re: [TowerTalk] TH6 dissimilar metals query (score: 1): Author: "Michael Ryan" <mryan001@tampabay.rr.com>; Date: Sat, 10 Apr 2010 23:06:06 -0400; I would make something out of aluminum. You wouldn't want some kind of 'dissimilar metal thing' going on I would think. Can't be that hard. = Mike In the process of rebuilding a TH6 I broke the alumi; /archives//html/Towertalk/2010-04/msg00273.html (9,539 bytes)
4. Re: [TowerTalk] TH6 dissimilar metals query (score: 1): Author: Pete Smith <n4zr@contesting.com>; Date: Sun, 11 Apr 2010 06:17:39 -0400; Barry, take a look at <http://www.eaa1000.av.org/technicl/corrosion/galvanic.htm> Power is not an issue, but exposure to a moist environment is. Why not use either stainless or aluminum to fabricate; /archives//html/Towertalk/2010-04/msg00277.html (9,103 bytes)
5. Re: [TowerTalk] TH6 dissimilar metals query (score: 1): Author: Bob Alexander <realex@flash.net>; Date: Sun, 11 Apr 2010 20:03:43 -0500; Howdy, The U- shaped aluminum wire that forms the end of the beta "coil" does not have to be grounded to the boom. The end is an electrically neutral point and the ground serves only as a mechanical; /archives//html/Towertalk/2010-04/msg00306.html (9,208 bytes)

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