[RFI] Connectors for 1/2" tinned copper braid strap?

[N4ZR]

A question that doesn't seem to have been raised is whether this is a 
good material for HF grounding.  I just verified my memory that W8JI 
questioned that, because of the multiple fine wire construction of the 
braid and the consequent likely increase in resistance as thebraid aged.

FWIW, I use 3/4" copper pipe run along the back edge of my operating 
desk, with silver soldered joints.  Individual pieces of gear are 
connected to it with #2 wire, ring terminals, and internal toothed lock 
washers to ensure good connections.

73, Pete N4ZR
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On 2/27/2018 11:33 PM, KD7JYK DM09 wrote:
> "Kurt, you are way off base talking about auto parts stores the way 
> you have. You have obviously made an assumption. Trust me, I owned an 
> auto parts store for over 20 years and we, meaning my store and my 
> suppliers had a large variety of connectors and lugs from the same 
> suppliers as any other hardware or electric supply house."
>
> No, that's forty-one years of experience as recent as last December.  
> You had a store, you know what I'm talking about, you don't need to 
> try and convince me of anything.
>
> I suggest those wanting higher quality components, even just 
> connectors and terminals, search military, aerospace, and medical 
> suppliers for traceable products- used in applications that matter, 
> where failure is very bad, so by design and application, unlikely to 
> ever happen.
>
> Kurt
>
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