[TowerTalk] Choice of aluminum

[Larry Banks]

I am very interested in the answers to these questions too.  Please reply to 
the list.

73 - Larry -- W1DYJ


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rudy Bakalov" <r_bakalov at yahoo.com>
To: <towertalk at contesting.com>
Sent: Saturday, October 13, 2012 5:09 PM
Subject: [TowerTalk] Choice of aluminum


>I was wondering if anyone can help me select the right material for 
>full-size 80m verticals. My questions are as follows:
>
> 1) metalsupermarkets.com offers 6061-T6 aluminum, but not T8. Is there a 
> difference between T6 and T8 for my purpose?
> 2) Should go for the 0.125 or 0.065 wall thickness?
> 3) Is 1" tubing OK for the topmost segment? Too stiff for the wind at 70'? 
> Not strong enough?
>
>
> I am aware that many ham stores offer 6061-T8 tubing, but I do want to buy 
> it local in VE3, close to my QTH, in 12' lengths (instead of 6') and avoid 
> shipping complications due to length or clearing customs.
>
> 73 Rudy N2WQ
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