[Elecraft] KX3 kit shipping estimate

[Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft]

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On May 16, 2012, at 7:27 PM, "Geoffrey Mackenzie-Kennedy" <lx2ao at pt.lu> wrote:

> To add to Vic's comment, the connections between the tape and the feeder 
> would have to be well protected against moisture and rain.  Any corrosion of 
> these connections could result in BCI to nearby FM broadcast receivers - the 
> rusty bolt effect.
> 
> A very neat and sturdy 6m yagi built by a friend many years ago for portable 
> use, was made of fibreglass tubing.  Both the boom and each element support 
> consisted IIRC of three lengths of tubing, with the outer parts "telescoped" 
> into the middle part, and locked into place by a bolt, washer and  nut. 
> Each element was made of large guage copper wire, taped to its support 
> tubing.
> 
> 73,
> 
> Geoff
> LX2AO
> 
> 
> 
> On May 16, 2012 at 21:06 +0200, Vic K2VCO wrote:
> 
> 
>> I don't get the appeal of tape measure material for antenna elements. 
>> Other than its
>> 'self-measurement' property, what's good about it? It is made of steel, 
>> which has a
>> relatively high resistance, and isn't particularly durable.
> 
> 
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