[Icom] RE: Mobile Noise Supression Help Needed

[George, W5YR]

Copper braid is a relatively poor r-f conductor and is especially unsuited
for mobile applications. The problem is that the individual strands of wire
corrode and the r-f resistance goes up. Tinning only postpones the process.

A much better solution is to use solid copper sheet or strap, cut as
needed. This has much lower inductance than the braid and will last
indefinitely.

Braid is convenient but really not very effective.

3/72/oo, George W5YR - the Yellow Rose of Texas         
Fairview, TX 30 mi NE of Dallas in Collin county EM13qe   
Amateur Radio W5YR, in the 56th year and it just keeps getting better!
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"Davies, Doug A FOR:EX" wrote:
> 
> I've been using the shield from RG-8 coax for running grounds in my vehicle
> but have been told that's not adequate. Does anyone have a source for 1/2
> inch tinned copper braid?  I can't find anything like that up here.