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Old December 29th 07, 01:14 AM posted to rec.radio.amateur.antenna
Denno Denno is offline
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Default Tin Coated Copper Strand Inferior for Wire HF Ant?

On Dec 28, 7:58 pm, John Smith wrote:
Topaz305RK wrote:
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Best antenna around, not a chance, BUT, I have yet to have to repair one I
have put up, that says a lot for this part of the country.


Sam - K7SAM


Geesh, where'd you come from? Best example of the American "can do"
spirit I have seen--lately ...

Yes, that is why we came to the hobby, huh?

Warmest regards,
JS


That's what I was hoping. Actually, I have a few other dipoles out
there with similar stuff and they've been fine. Some antennas are for
other folks so I want to be sure it doesn't turn into a disaster.

I know from experience that tin-coated copper strand is used in the
marine industry because the tin makes the copper much more corrosion
resistant.

As for Copperweld, anyone ever use it?

Not sure what you meant by "loaded question". :-) But I don't visit
the NG's very often.

Thanks,
Denno