David wrote:
On Sun, 24 Dec 2006 02:46:56 GMT, HFguy wrote:
D Peter Maus wrote:
HFguy wrote:
David wrote:
On 22 Dec 2006 19:08:58 -0800, "RHF"
wrote:
QUESTION - What's Your Opinion "Antenna Wire" : Solid -or- Stranded ?
25 g steel wire from the hardware store is very strong. Braided
chandelier wire is also very nice.
How do you maintain a low resistance connection to steel wire which is
outside in the elements?
Wirenuts with a synthetic grease always worked for me. I"ve seen solder
jobs potted in silicone. There are a number of solutions to that kind of
a problem.
The connection to an outdoor steel wire is a lot less problematic than
it would appear. 
I don't think I would trust anything less than a welded or brazed
connection over the long term.
My Palomar MLB uses tinned stranded wire for the HiZ side and this
solders nicely to shiny steel. I then cover with 3M putty (aka CoAx
Seal) and some 33+. Excellent connection and quite windproof.
What kind of solder? Any special flux or paste used?