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 to stainless hardware. The actual
antenna wires have been connected outside the boxes to the stainless hardware
such as eyebolts or bolts with wingnuts.
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 the
hardware but through wires brought out of the boxes soldered directly to the
antenna wires.
I would appreciated the advice of this group.
Charlie, W2GN
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