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Mild steel wire for Yagis
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March 23rd 05, 05:09 PM
William Mutch
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In article 2%K_d.13959$hA3.6854@trnddc09,
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I plan to make a 6 element Yagi for FM reception at about 100 MHz. I
would like to use 1/8 diameter mild steel wire for the parasitic elements.
I have absolutely no experience with mild steel for antennas, but thought it
would be more bird tolerant than the copper wire model I made.
I'd sure appreciate hearing from anyone who knows about mild steel for
"VHF" antennas.
Jerry
Try brazing rod. 1/8" is quite rigid, easily soldered, doesn't
rust and is relatively inexpensive. Got mine for an FM phased array at
Home Depot for a little more than a dollar a yard.
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