Hi,
I have already done the Google, but was wondering if anyone can recommend a good source of aluminum rods in small quantities for use in antennas? In particular, 3/16" round stock, made of what is usually referred to as aircraft T-5 or T-6 aluminum. The local sources so far have turned out to be rather soft alloys rather than the springy stuff used in beams, etc. And of course any firm with the word "aircraft" in the name wants 10-20X times the price.
Alan WA4SCA
Texas Towers has a very large assortment of both rod and telescoping tubing, at reasonable prices. 73, Jim KQ6EA
--- "Alan P. Biddle" APBIDDLE@mailaps.org wrote:
Hi,
I have already done the Google, but was wondering if anyone can recommend a good source of aluminum rods in small quantities for use in antennas? In particular, 3/16" round stock, made of what is usually referred to as aircraft T-5 or T-6 aluminum. The local sources so far have turned out to be rather soft alloys rather than the springy stuff used in beams, etc. And of course any firm with the word "aircraft" in the name wants 10-20X times the price.
Alan WA4SCA
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Hi Alan,
Texas Towers has T6 for $0.35/ft.
http://www.texastowers.com/aluminum.htm
I ordered a few dozen 6 foot lengths a couple of years ago and use it for rugged cheap yagis. Works great!
73, Steve WI2W
-----Original Message----- From: amsat-bb-bounces@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Alan P. Biddle Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2007 10:22 PM To: AMSAT-BB Subject: [amsat-bb] Antenna aluminum rod source?
Hi,
I have already done the Google, but was wondering if anyone can recommend a good source of aluminum rods in small quantities for use in antennas? In particular, 3/16" round stock, made of what is usually referred to as aircraft T-5 or T-6 aluminum. The local sources so far have turned out to be rather soft alloys rather than the springy stuff used in beams, etc. And of course any firm with the word "aircraft" in the name wants 10-20X times the price.
Alan WA4SCA
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I concur. I have bought and still have a supply that I acquired from Texas Tower and the price including shipping was reasonable.
Regards,
Reid, W4UPD
Steve Holly wrote:
Hi Alan,
Texas Towers has T6 for $0.35/ft.
http://www.texastowers.com/aluminum.htm
I ordered a few dozen 6 foot lengths a couple of years ago and use it for rugged cheap yagis. Works great!
73, Steve WI2W
-----Original Message----- From: amsat-bb-bounces@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Alan P. Biddle Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2007 10:22 PM To: AMSAT-BB Subject: [amsat-bb] Antenna aluminum rod source?
Hi,
I have already done the Google, but was wondering if anyone can recommend a good source of aluminum rods in small quantities for use in antennas? In particular, 3/16" round stock, made of what is usually referred to as aircraft T-5 or T-6 aluminum. The local sources so far have turned out to be rather soft alloys rather than the springy stuff used in beams, etc. And of course any firm with the word "aircraft" in the name wants 10-20X times the price.
Alan WA4SCA
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I have used this place several times and the quality is great and shipping is fast!
https://wpb1.webproductionsinc.com/asapsource/secure/store/wpbec_dynamicInde...
73!
Paul KB3NDS
On 3/21/07, W4UPD w4upd@bristor-assoc.com wrote:
I concur. I have bought and still have a supply that I acquired from Texas Tower and the price including shipping was reasonable.
Regards,
Reid, W4UPD
Steve Holly wrote:
Hi Alan,
Texas Towers has T6 for $0.35/ft.
http://www.texastowers.com/aluminum.htm
I ordered a few dozen 6 foot lengths a couple of years ago and use it for rugged cheap yagis. Works great!
73, Steve WI2W
-----Original Message----- From: amsat-bb-bounces@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Alan P. Biddle Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2007 10:22 PM To: AMSAT-BB Subject: [amsat-bb] Antenna aluminum rod source?
Hi,
I have already done the Google, but was wondering if anyone can recommend a good source of aluminum rods in small quantities for use in antennas? In particular, 3/16" round stock, made of what is usually referred to as aircraft T-5 or T-6 aluminum. The local sources so far have turned out to be rather soft alloys rather than the springy stuff used in beams, etc. And of course any firm with the word "aircraft" in the name wants 10-20X times the price.
Alan WA4SCA
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Hi Alan,
Check out:
I have bought materials and antennas from Charles with good results. He has some items for building antennas that you will not easily find elsewhere. He always has a space at the Dayton Hamvention as well.
Gene Harlan - WB9MMM Name Tags by Gene Harlan Technologies - publisher of Amateur Television Quarterly http://www.hampubs.com atvq@hampubs.com 815-398-2683 - voice 815-398-2688 - fax
----- Original Message ----- From: "Alan P. Biddle" APBIDDLE@mailaps.org To: "AMSAT-BB" amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2007 9:21 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Antenna aluminum rod source?
Hi,
I have already done the Google, but was wondering if anyone can recommend a good source of aluminum rods in small quantities for use in antennas? In particular, 3/16" round stock, made of what is usually referred to as aircraft T-5 or T-6 aluminum. The local sources so far have turned out to be rather soft alloys rather than the springy stuff used in beams, etc. And of course any firm with the word "aircraft" in the name wants 10-20X times the price.
Alan WA4SCA
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