[Elecraft] Self-fusing liquid electrical tape

Dave Cole dave at nk7z.net
Fri Jun 5 19:14:34 EDT 2020


Anyone know what those green wires are on each RR cross tie?

73, and thanks,
Dave (NK7Z)
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On 6/5/20 12:28 PM, Edward T. Tanton wrote:
> WOW!!! That was so-o-o neat!!!
> 
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> donovanf at starpower.net
> Sent: Friday, June 05, 2020 2:14 PM
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> 
> Hey Jim,
> 
> 
> If you think Cad-Welding a ground rod is fun to watch, take a look at
> thermite welding of railroad tracks:
> 
> 
> www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uxsFglz2ig
> 
> 
> 73
> Frank
> W3LPL
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> 
> From: "Jim Brown" <jim at audiosystemsgroup.com>
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Sent: Friday, June 5, 2020 6:07:22 PM
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Self-fusing liquid electrical tape
> 
> On 6/5/2020 10:23 AM, Chris Waldrup wrote:
>> This is probably overkill for QRP but I wanted to do it right like we used
> to do in broadcast.
> 
> The primary purpose of grounding bonding has NOTHING to do with radio --
> it's for LIGHTNNG PROTECTION!
> 
> 
> On 6/5/2020 10:46 AM, Walter Underwood wrote:
>> Cad-weld seems a easier than the other approach described. It is more
> robust against corrosion, plus it is fun.
> 
> Yes, it certainly is fun! I summoned my XYL and the neighbor's kid to
> watch. :)
> 
> 73, Jim K9YC
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