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Navyrebel782003
Intermediate Member Username: Navyrebel782003
Post Number: 173 Registered: 12-2004
| Posted on Thursday, June 01, 2006 - 12:53 pm: |
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Hi all, well this has probably been posted before but I cant seem to find it, so my question is where can one buy braided grounding strap, I have looked all over and can not seem to find the stuff anywhere, thanks in advance. James CEF#590 CVC#49 Va Beach |
Tech808
Moderator Username: Tech808
Post Number: 10164 Registered: 8-2002
| Posted on Thursday, June 01, 2006 - 3:01 pm: |
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Navyrebel782003, The EASIEST and FASTEST way to find anything is by doing a "Google" Search for it at www.google.com Or below is a LINK from a Google Search I did for you on "Copper Braided Grounding Strap" and all you have to do is CLICK on it. Copper Braided Grounding Strap CLICK HERE Hope this help's, Lon Tech808 CEF808 N9CEF CVC#2 |
Navyrebel782003
Intermediate Member Username: Navyrebel782003
Post Number: 174 Registered: 12-2004
| Posted on Thursday, June 01, 2006 - 3:41 pm: |
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Thanks, I have tried looking it up but my computers, I have 2, have both been on the fritz lately and I have to use the ones at work and the navy doesn't really like us to use those for internet sites such as those, but thank you for your time on this matter. James CEF#590 CVC#49 Va Beach |
Tech808
Moderator Username: Tech808
Post Number: 10165 Registered: 8-2002
| Posted on Thursday, June 01, 2006 - 3:48 pm: |
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Navyrebel782003, OK, then all you have to do is CLICK on the links I posted and it will take you directly to the sites without doing a search. No different than clicking on the Copper Forum Link/URL. Lon Tech808 CEF808 N9CEF CVC#2 |
Navyrebel782003
Intermediate Member Username: Navyrebel782003
Post Number: 175 Registered: 12-2004
| Posted on Thursday, June 01, 2006 - 4:18 pm: |
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Somehow I have gotten virus's on both computers but almost have them strait now, but again thanks, I am needing the strap because I am thinking of going with a 102" whip and want to bond the whole truck body together for a better ground plane, people keep removing my wilson for me and have damaged my truck in doing so, but again thanks for the time and help, that stuff is hard to find around here. James CEF#590 CVC#49 Va Beach |
Tech833
Moderator Username: Tech833
Post Number: 1372 Registered: 8-2002
| Posted on Friday, June 02, 2006 - 11:01 am: |
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Copper braid can be 'made' from RG8 coax. Simply strip the outer jacket off the cable, then 'push' the ends of the braid together to loosen the grip on the inner conductor dilectric. Pull the foam covered center out, then pull the braid tight again. If you have some old RG8 laying around, your cost for new braid= 0. |
Navyrebel782003
Intermediate Member Username: Navyrebel782003
Post Number: 176 Registered: 12-2004
| Posted on Friday, June 02, 2006 - 11:08 am: |
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Good point, I do believe I have some laying around that a friend gave me so I may just do that, thanks for the idea Tech833. James CEF#590 CVC#49 Va Beach |
Capt205
Intermediate Member Username: Capt205
Post Number: 104 Registered: 5-2005
| Posted on Tuesday, June 06, 2006 - 7:15 pm: |
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Try NAPA. They list it online and have it in 25' rolls, or in measured lengths with to connectors on each end. |
Navyrebel782003
Intermediate Member Username: Navyrebel782003
Post Number: 182 Registered: 12-2004
| Posted on Tuesday, June 06, 2006 - 7:51 pm: |
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Thanks Capt025, I will check online then, I have been in the store and the guy there kept trying to get me to buy - battery cables, I did find 1 in the store, the short one that I used on the KL, but that was all they had. James CEF#590 CVC#49 Va Beach |
Wheelco505
Member Username: Wheelco505
Post Number: 68 Registered: 12-2004
| Posted on Wednesday, June 07, 2006 - 1:15 pm: |
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HELLO NAVY REBEL LONG TIME NO HEAR FROM YOU,IT'S HARBOR FEST WEEKEND HERE IN VIRGINIA. JUST A REMINDER. 505 |
Navyrebel782003
Intermediate Member Username: Navyrebel782003
Post Number: 183 Registered: 12-2004
| Posted on Wednesday, June 07, 2006 - 4:28 pm: |
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Hello there Wheelco, I have heard that but the problem is that I work all weekend now, even during the sunday morning nets I am usually at work but if I can I will defenitely try and participate... James CEF#590 CVC#49 Va Beach |