Re: [Elecraft] WTB: KBPF3 Gen Cov Module
Tnx to all who responded. The module has been found. Tnx. 73 De Mike VE3YF http://www.ve3yf.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] WTB: KBPF3 Gen Cov Module
I have been told that aluminum does not last very long in contact with the ground. You might wish to verify whether burying aluminum is a good idea. David K0LUM On Jun 29, 2014, at 5:59 AM, Mike VE3YF m...@ve3yf.com wrote: Tnx to all who responded. The module has been found. Tnx. 73 De Mike VE3YF http://www.ve3yf.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to radio...@mchsi.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] WTB: KBPF3 Gen Cov Module
Actually it was in a Plastic Bag, so I think it had minimal contact. 73 De Mike VE3YF http://www.ve3yf.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] WTB: KBPF3 Gen Cov Module
David, Actually, aluminum will hold up OK in many soil conditions - although in highly acid soils, it will become rather brittle. Squirrels and other rodents chewing on the aluminum wire is more of a problem. So my conclusion is that if you want in-ground radials that will last for about 3 years, you can save over the cost of copper by using aluminum - make your long term choices depending on your ham budget. If you are using elevated radials, aluminum is great - but put them high enough so that humans, deer and other animals can pass under them without harm to the radials or the beast. If you are in an area where riders on horseback could pass, use plentiful warning signs. My criteria is 10 feet above ground, but yours may vary. I have lots of trees (we live in a forested area) , so buried radials are not practical due to tree roots, so I use electric fence insulators attached to the trees to support elevated radials. For a good source of aluminum wire, look to suppliers of electric fence wire. I use the 17 AWG size for my radials. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/29/2014 5:13 PM, David Christ wrote: I have been told that aluminum does not last very long in contact with the ground. You might wish to verify whether burying aluminum is a good idea. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] WTB: KBPF3 Gen Cov Module
Aluminum/Copper Alloys do not last long in the presence of Sodium Chloride which is present in most soil and plentiful in most water, particularly runoff and sea water. The alloy use for fence wire should be usable for radials, but will not last as long as copper. Willis 'Cookie' Cooke, TDXS DX Chairman K5EWJ Trustee N5BPS, USS Cavalla, USS Stewart On Sunday, June 29, 2014 6:34 PM, David Christ radio...@mchsi.com wrote: I have been told that aluminum does not last very long in contact with the ground. You might wish to verify whether burying aluminum is a good idea. David K0LUM On Jun 29, 2014, at 5:59 AM, Mike VE3YF m...@ve3yf.com wrote: Tnx to all who responded. The module has been found. Tnx. 73 De Mike VE3YF http://www.ve3yf.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to radio...@mchsi.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to wrco...@yahoo.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] WTB: KBPF3 Gen Cov Module
Hi: I am looking for a KBPF3 General Coverage Rx Module for the K3. The module must be complete with the hardware in excellent operating condition. Someone must have one that they are not using. Tnx 73 De Mike VE3YF http://www.ve3yf.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] WTB: KBPF3 Gen Cov Module
While we are at it, I'll take one to. (I just was planning to put up the same want advertisement.) 73 Will K6ND 774 287 3301 Mendon, Massachusetts -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Mike VE3YF Sent: Sunday, June 22, 2014 3:27 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] WTB: KBPF3 Gen Cov Module Hi: I am looking for a KBPF3 General Coverage Rx Module for the K3. The module must be complete with the hardware in excellent operating condition. Someone must have one that they are not using. Tnx 73 De Mike VE3YF http://www.ve3yf.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to k...@k6nd.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
