[TowerTalk] Help Needed for my First Tower --Coax Grounding

[KC2TN]

Some info on what I did!

https://picasaweb.google.com/108545754879106270410/HamRadioTowerGroundingCoaxAndTower

I created my own ground kit and purchased SS sheeting at local metal supply.

Joe - KC2TN

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On Oct 15, 2013, at 8:27 AM, Wayne Willenberg <wewill747 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hello.  I am making good progress on my new (and first) tower.
> 
> I am connecting my RF signals to the Yagis on my new tower using 7/8”
> Andrew Heliax.  I would like to ground the top and bottom of the Heliax to
> one of the galvanized legs of the tower.
> 
> I am concerned about putting 2 dissimilar metals together (i.e., the
> corrugated shield of the Heliax and the galvanized steel leg of the tower).
> 
> What type of metal is used to make the outermost shield of Heliax?
> 
> And, do I need an intermediate metal (like stainless steel) between the
> Heliax shield and the tower leg?
> 
> Thanks for your help.
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