Topband: Silver solder

[donovanf at starpower.net]

Hi Jorge, 

Very high cost silver solder isn't needed for radial connections. Any 
mechanically and electrically secure connection that achieves and 
maintains about an ohm or less of connection resistance will have an 
undetectable affect on the the performance of your antenna (much 
less than 1 dB) compared to lossless radial connections . Thats why 
bolted connections are so popular and just as effective.as silver solder. 

73 
Frank 
W3LPL 


----- Original Message -----

From: "Jorge Diez CX6VM" <cx6vm.jorge at gmail.com> 
To: "Topband" <topband at contesting.com> 
Sent: Wednesday, December 31, 2014 12:27:40 AM 
Subject: Topband: Silver solder 

Hello 

I read about using silver to solder wire radials to terminals 

This week I decided to ask sellers about silver solder and they offered me a 2% and 30% silver bars 

What we need for our use? Will be ok to use 2%? The difference in price is extremely high! 

Thanks, 
Jorge 
CX6VM/CW5W 

Enviado desde mi iPhone 
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