[Amps] heat sinks

[Ron Youvan]

    Larry - W7IUV wrote:

> Anyone got a good source of aluminum heat sink stock?

> I know about Heatsink USA. Their prices are steep but not prohibitive. 
> Unfortunately by the time I add on the shipping and handling charges, it 
> nearly doubles the cost making it out of reasonable reach.

> I'd like to continue fooling with solid state amps, but unless I can 
> find a cheaper source of heat sink material, this is a dead end for me.

   With the high cost aluminum I can't help but wonder if something like
copper sheeting could be used instead.   (1/4" thick or so)
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   Ron  KA4INM - Youvan's corollary:
                 Every action results in unwanted side effects.