[Antennas] Stainless Steel Conduits

[Richard (Rick) Karlquist]

On 3/13/2015 9:22 PM, charles berry via Antennas wrote:
> You are probably right that I am looking at Galvanized Steel Conduit.  There was a time in my life that purchasing copper in any lengths was a non-issue.  My circumstances have changed and this conduit at 12½ ¢ a foot allows me to continue building my own antennas thus keeping my mind and hands busy.  Like the man said, 'Idle hands are the Devils workshop.  That being said,
>     - If this steel conduit offers more resistance, do I shorten radiators to compensate?

Again, velocity factor is not a function of what kind of conductor you use


>     - Can this conduit be soldered with small propane torches?

Soldering or welding galvanized material is a hazardous operation.
The fact that you ask this question probably indicates "don't
try this at home kids".

> I'm not trying to obtain World Peace, I just want to stay in the game building antennas.
> Thanks,Chuckn7chs
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