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December 21st 04, 06:49 PM

wrote:
But I cant weld aluminum and I would bet it is expensive.

EMT will corrode very quickly out in the weather - particularly if it's
welded, aluminum will not. EMT is much heavier per foot than aluminum,
etc. Aluminum antennas are easily constructed by using hardware store
U-bolts and other standard fasteners, usually stainless steel and they
work fine. Yes aluminum is more expensive than EMT but it's worth it
for a number of reasons. I suggest you follow the examples of those who
have been building antennas from aluminum for decades.

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