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Re: Topband: Aluminum radials?

To: "Kenneth D. Grimm,K4XL" <grimm@sbc.edu>
Subject: Re: Topband: Aluminum radials?
From: k8gg@voyager.net
Date: Sun, 4 Oct 2009 08:45:54 -0400 (EDT)
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Ken, K4XL wrote:

 I'm fresh out of scraps of copper wire
for radials and am considering 
> using aluminum electric fence
wire. The other galvanized electric fence 
> wire rusts away in a
couple of seasons. Anyone else using the aluminum 
> stuff? I've
seen it in 1/2 mile rolls for about $45 via the 
>
internet...maybe cheaper at the local farm store. 
> 73, 
> Ken K4XL 
> k4xl@arrl.net 

Ken,
etc., 

Aluminum is much more chemically active than zinc
(galvanizing).  Usually the minerals in soils accelerate
corrosion.
GL & 73
George  K8GG




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