[TowerTalk] Re:[Tower Talk] Silver Solder?

[K7LXC@aol.com]

In a message dated 00-01-27 12:06:16 EST, jfleming@shelbynet.net writes:

> > additional mechanical AND electrical coupling. This is a simpler, cheaper
>  and
>  > more benign technique than sweating a solder joint on aluminum tubing. I
>  > wouldn't trust the average ham to get an aluminum solder connection 
right.
>  A
>  > TEK screw, OTOH, is a slam-dunk for anyone. (Yes, this is a stress riser
>  as
>  
>  How about rivets?

      Sure. It's a 2-step process (drill an 1/8" hole, install rivet) whereas 
the TEK screw is a one-step (screw into aluminum).

Cheers,   Steve   K7LXC
Tower Tech

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