Wacom built their duplexers from aluminum irrigation pipe, seems like they used several heavy metals in the electroplating process (outside company). I remember when the EPA shut down the electroplating company - dumping chemicals into the Brazos River - Wacom had to send their goods to Fort Worth for plating.
Steve Anyone interested in how the Brazos got is's name? Steve Ron Wright wrote: > Some have built coax, hardline type, duplexers for 6. When using 7/8" I've > been told 1 MHz split is needed. Some have used 1-5/8" with better success. > I have the plans from a site of 5 years ago if interested. Test data was > given. > > Thars lots of metal in thar 6 m cans and they aint cheap...$2k is a common > price new. Free from most commerical shops just to get rid of them. > > 73, ron, n9ee/r > > > -- Ham Radio Spoken Here !!! NU5D EM11 http://www.qrz.com/callsign/NU5D Nickel Under 5 Dollars
