There is a two-component epoxy putty, I have used this to
water-proof/weather-proof different kludges of mine--even to construct
standoff, insulators and unique hardware bits... my latest stash came from
the 99-cent store... "bondo" can also be used from autosupply stores (used
to fill dents in auto bodies) with good success (strength is somewhat
less)...

Warmest regards,
John
--
Marbles can be used in models with excellent results! However, if forced
to keep using all of mine up... I may end up at a disadvantage... I seem
to have misplaced some already!!!


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| My dipole (center) has the usual wire thru a eye bolt and wrapped around
| itself like the arrl manual typically shows.
| My ladder line transitions to the wire itself and is also wrapped around
| questions:
| Rather than soldering it, (thought it might be stiff and break??) I
used
| proper sized wire clamps(w/teeth) [two of them , torqued proper]
| wonder if a good compression fit is OK ?
| Or will corrosion eventually make this a poor connection?
| It's still new enough i could clean it and solder it
| Any thoughts? I would hate to throw off harmonics
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| Split bolts are used by electricians.
| If you are concerned about corrosion, wrap the joint with good electrical
| tape (rated for outdoor usage - UV and temperature range) - some power
| companies do this for outdoor connections subject to corrosion, etc.
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| gb
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