[TCML] RF Ground and Brass

[bunnykiller]

Hey All,

if one plans to use a heavy cable to RF ground the secondary, the choice 
I made was to use the wire from a pair of jumper cables ( automotive 
battery type). They are flexible, about 12' in length ( you can use both 
for 24') and easily found in just about all automotive stores. If you 
have access to a welding store, then consider the "whip lead" for 
welding purposes. Not as thick as welding cable, very flexible but pricey.

Scot D



bartb wrote:

> Hi Scott,
>
> I've never liked battery cables as they are not very flexible (you 
> almost have to mold them into position). With all cables, the higher 
> the strands per awg size, the more flexible the cable is (unless the 
> outer sheath is of a hard jacket). The battery cable will do fine, but 
> you may want to find something more flexible. I use 6 awg because I 
> had it on hand to use. However, something smaller is fine. As Greg 
> mentioned, keep lengths from base to RF ground short. If it goes 1 
> meter or more, I personally would recommend something in the range of 
> 12 awg. My 6 awg is overboard for what is actually needed. There's 
> nothing wrong with going oversize if that is what you have on hand.
>
> Take care,
> Bart
>