104 Copper Strap to Copper Strap Clamp The DXE-MSC-3 bonding clamp is ideal for bonding two copper straps together, for extending an existing run or to add drops to equipment. It accepts ground straps from 1.5 to 3 inches and includes 18-8 stainless steel hardware. DXE-MSC-3 Multi-Strap Clamp .............. $48.99 Copper Strap to Copper Ground Rod Clamp This clamp bonds a 0.625 inch ground rod to copper strap. 18-8 stainless steel hardware included. DXE-58R-112S-2 Strap to Copper Ground Rod Clamp ............ $79.99 Flexible Copper Grounding Strap A critical part of a low inductance ground system, copper strap’s larger surface area has lower inductance per foot than equivalent cross-section wire. Use it to tie equipment back to a common ground point. Copper strap should also be used to make a non-resonant counterpoise for towers located on mountaintops or other rocky terrain. The copper straps listed here are 2" wide. The copper straps are also available in 1/2", 1", 1.5", 3", 4" and 6" widths in 25', 50' and 100' lengths at DXEngineering.com. Part Number Thickness Length Price GCL-1120-025 0.012" 25' $57.99 GCL-1120-050 0.012" 50' $90.99 GCL-1120-100 0.012" 100' $161.99 GCL-1220-025 0.022" 25' $83.99 GCL-1220-050 0.022" 50' $147.99 GCL-1220-100 0.022" 100' $275.99 Copper Cleaning Kit Proper preparation of the copper surfaces and application of copper joint compound prior to bonding is essential to maintain the low resistance properties of the strap connection. The copper cleaning kit has everything needed to establish the bond. The kit includes a non-abrasive scrub pad, copper joint compound and complete instructions. DXE-CCK Copper Cleaning Kit ........... $32.99 Universal Copper Grounding Clamp Whether setting up permanent grounding at your base station or protecting your portable gear from disaster on Field Day, make sure you have DX Engineering’s Universal Copper Grounding Clamps handy. The team at DX Engineering has made these easy-to-use clamps for mounting lightning protectors commonly used for Amateur Radio, including models from PolyPhaser, Alpha Delta and others. The DXE-UCGC-Z mounts up to six surge protectors onto one ground rod, fits common 5/8" through 3/4" diameter ground rods, and is made from 1/16" thick Copper Alloy 110 for maximum conductivity. The clamp’s “Z” shape makes installation and removal of coax connectors on protectors easy. For further protection, the clamp can accommodate a solid copper strap from the station’s grounding bus bar. Stainless steel hardware is included. For complete details, enter “Z Clamp” at DX Engineering.com. DXE-UCGC-Z Universal Copper Grounding Clamp ....................................$59.99 Tinned Copper Grounding Wire DX Engineering now of ers Tinned Copper Grounding Wire from Georgia Copper, a company owned by Gary Smith, a licensed Ham with decades of experience upgrading ground systems and firsthand knowledge of what the Amateur Radio community needs. When copper straps can’t be used, Georgia Copper’s high-quality tinned copper wire is a good choice for grounding tasks, winding large loading, and matching coils for low band vertical antennas where high power handling is required. GCL-5021-TIN-025 Tinned Copper Wire, 2 AWG, 25' Coil.................................... $61.99 GCL-5021-TIN-050 Tinned Copper Wire, 2 AWG, 50' Coil.................................. $125.99 GCL-5021-TIN-100 Tinned Copper Wire, 2 AWG, 100' Coil................................ $249.99 Tinned Copper Radial Wire Have a ground-mounted vertical antenna? How would you like to benefit from the same long-lasting, high-performance quality wire used by top contesters and DXers around the globe? DX Engineering makes it possible and cost-ef ective. DX Engineering 16 AWG Tinned Copper Radial Wire is a great choice for high-count, full-size ground radial wire systems that are required for top-performing HF vertical antenna installations, including 4-element Four Square Array Systems, 3-element ProStack Arrays, and 2-element Dual Vertical Arrays. When subjected to a range of soil conditions, DX Engineering’s solid copper wire lasts much longer than bare copper, copper-coated steel and aluminum wires. Available in spools of 500, 1,000, 2,500 and 5,000 feet. Note: It is recommended to use Biodegradable Anchor Pins (DXE-STPL-100BD) to hold down bare wire radials. DXE-TCRW16-500 Tinned Copper Radial Wire, 500' .......................................... $88.99 DXE-TCRW16-1000 Tinned Copper Radial Wire, 1,000' ..................................... $209.99 DXE-TCRW16-2500 Tinned Copper Radial Wire, 2,500' ..................................... $349.99 DXE-TCRW16-5000 Tinned Copper Radial Wire, 5,000' ..................................... $679.99 Flexible Ground Strap Jumpers Enjoy the advantages of Georgia Copper Flexible Ground Strap Jumpers, instead of wire or cable, for low impedance outdoor or indoor grounding, HF antenna feedpoint and radial system connections. Even af er severe weathering, copper ground straps are still ef ective for low impedance uses. Unlike tinned copper braid, these straps won’t hold moisture, disintegrate and increase in impedance over time. The 1" or 0.75" wide, 0.022" thick flexible solid copper straps are precut and punched with 0.250" or 0.28" holes at each end. They’re available as two-packs in 6", 12", 24", 36", 48", and 72" lengths, or in a variety pack that contains one piece of each length. Straps can also be cut for your specific low impedance grounding and connection projects. GCL-1006-A-2PK Copper Ground Strap Jumpers, 6", 1" Wide, Pair ................$20.99 GCL-1012-A-2PK Copper Ground Strap Jumpers, 12", 1" Wide, Pair ..............$22.99 GCL-1024-A-2PK Copper Ground Strap Jumpers, 24", 1" Wide, Pair ..............$25.99 GCL-1036-A-2PK Copper Ground Strap Jumpers, 36", 1" Wide, Pair ..............$27.99 GCL-1048-A-2PK Copper Ground Strap Jumpers, 48", 1" Wide, Pair ..............$30.99 GCL-1072-A-2PK Copper Ground Strap Jumpers, 72", 1" Wide, Pair ..............$33.99 GCL-10VPJ-6PK Copper Ground Strap Jumpers Variety Pack, 6", 12", 24", 36", 48", 72", 1" Wide, One Each ........................$78.99 New! 0.75" Flexible Ground Strap Jumpers with 0.28" Holes GCL-0706-A-2PK Copper Ground Strap Jumpers, 6", 0.75" Wide, Pair ..............$19.99 GCL-0712-A-2PK Copper Ground Strap Jumpers, 12", 0.75" Wide, Pair............$20.99 GCL-0724-A-2PK Copper Ground Strap Jumpers, 24", 0.75" Wide, Pair............$23.99 GCL-0736-A-2PK Copper Ground Strap Jumpers, 36", 0.75" Wide, Pair............$24.99 GCL-0748-A-2PK Copper Ground Strap Jumpers, 48", 0.75" Wide, Pair............$26.99 GCL-0772-A-2PK Copper Ground Strap Jumpers, 72", 0.75" Wide, Pair............$28.99 GCL-07VPJ-6PK Copper Ground Strap Jumpers Variety Pack, 6", 12", 24", 36", 48", 72", 0.75" Wide, One Each .........................$68.99 SS-30™ Pure Copper Anti-Seize Lubricant Use Jet-Lube on your taps, lugs, aluminum tubing joints, copper grounding straps, clamps, stainless steel hardware and virtually anywhere you need excellent electrical and RF conductivity. Jet-Lube prevents oxidization and corrosion, which makes it an ef ective thread lubricant and conductive anti-oxidant termination compound. Its superior anti-seize properties make it a must-have when making metal-to-metal connections. Jet-Lube is safe for aluminum, copper, bronze, steel, tin and galvanized hardware. JTL-12555 Jet-Lube, 0.25 Lb. Brush-Top Can ........................................ $31.99 JTL-12502 Jet-Lube, 0.50 Lb. Brush-Top Can ........................................ $42.99 JTL-12504 Jet-Lube, 1.00 Lb. Brush-Top Can ........................................ $64.99 Grounding and Bonding for the Radio Amateur, 2nd Edition Author and longtime ham Ward Silver, N0AX, has infused this popular amateur radio reference with answers and easy-to-understand explanations to the voluminous questions he has received from operators. The resulting book contains fresh, up-to-date content; improved drawings; and expanded coverage on key topics. Inside you’ll find new details on grounding and bonding for portable, mobile, and upper-floor stations; routing of the ground system; routing of feedlines; and RF management. In addition to covering AC safety, there are expanded details on lightning protection, station antenna systems, single-point ground panels, and much more. An essential addition to any ham’s library. ARR-1496 Grounding and Bonding for the Radio Amateur, 2nd Edition ................$25.95 Grounding & Lightning Protection Visit DXEngineering.com for the latest limited-time of ers and special savings!
