It looked good, there was no visible oxidization.
The end that was placed on the end of the CATV hard line was taped with 3 passes of electrical tape and covered in silicone, very well sealed.
The other end had and so-239 soldered to the tubing so I could connect to the antenna, so it was sealed up, the coax on that end was taped with 3 passes of tape and covered in silicone sealer. I found the article on how to build these, I will scan it and see how it looks, unfortunately what I have looks like a copy of a copy. The article was done by KA9LNV who is now K9EK.
Eric, VA3EAM Kris Kirby wrote:
On Fri, 29 Feb 2008, Eric M. wrote: > Hey I did that! I had a run of about 120 feet and used the CATV > hardline with homemade transformers on VHF. It worked great for about > 2 years till I had to dismantle everything and move. I think I still > have the procedures on how to make the matching transformers around > here somewhere. They were made out of 3/4 inch copper pipe on the > outside and 1/8 inch tubing on the inside for the centre conductor. > I remember having to use No Al Ox between the copper and aluminum. How did it look when you took it apart two years later? -- Kris Kirby, KE4AHR <[EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:kris%40catonic.us>> But remember, with no superpowers comes no responsibility. --rly
