[TowerTalk] ground plates (was DXE Patents)

[Ken]

On Feb 8, 2012, at 12:11 PM, Frank wrote:

> That is an interesting observation.  Also interesting is the fact that 
> the lug is copper.  Unless the plate is also copper this whole setup is 
> doomed to failure from galvanic action.


I have often wondered about that.   Is stainless exempt from dissimilar metal galvanic action?

Why not just use copper (with brass machine screws, nuts and washers)?   Are there any drawbacks to that?

Ken WA8JXM