I believe you can omit the the tinning and wrap the wire directly under the
bolt after putting some Schotchkote on it.
Hans - n2JFS
-----Original Message-----
From: K2VI <k2vi@cox.net>
To: towertalk@contesting.com
Sent: Wed, Jan 12, 2011 4:26 pm
Subject: [TowerTalk] connecting radial wires
hello to all on TT. Im waiting for this weather to become more seasonable for
commencing this vertical antenna project. Anyway in regard to the radial plate
installation i decided to go with the prefab Dx engineering stainless steel
plate. Im curious if the stainless steel will conduct the Rf to the copper
radials or will there be any loss. question # 2 is connecting the wires to the
plate, Ive seen most solder lugs then slipping over the bolts. Can i simply tin
the wire and wrap it directly around the bolt, use never seize and tighten it
down then paint it with scotchkote? It just seems to be a long daunting job of
soldering 55+ lugs if not necessary. Thanks in advance guys. 73
tony k2vi
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