Re: [amsat-bb] Heliax connectors

[Daniel Schultz <n8fgv@xxxxxxx>]

They often show up at hamfests for $5 to $10, though maybe not in Australia.
Be sure to store your Heliax where it won't absorb water while in storage.
Keep it indoors at a constant temperature, not in the garage or storage shed
outside. 

Dan Schultz N8FGV

Geoff vk2tfg wrote:
>Recently I was able to obtain a few rolls of Heliax. I got quite a 
>shock when I researched the cost of OEM connectors for Heliax. Is there 
>anyone on the ´-bb who can point me towards cheaper connectors or even 
>¨home brew¨ connectors? Home brew won´t be a problem, the machine shop 
>at work is pretty good. I have FSJ4-50, FSJ1-50 and LOTS of LDF4-50.






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