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So, I came across a few of these Ericsson Diplex filters, which I picked up at an auction (where nobody else bid on them), so I thought it was worth £2 to see what these are, at worst I'd have aluminium casings to use I do casting with it. Anyway, while dismantling one of these, I was a bit curious as the look of the ends did not come across as aluminium.
Now, going by the searching on the internet on what these are used for, these are what you'd find on a mobile phone antenna, so it struck me that these need to be a good clean signal, and what better than silver to do the job? I mean, these are out all weather, and show no signs of rusting etc.
The looks on the ends does make me think it's silver, but I've got nothing to test with at the moment, as my chemical processes have yet to begin as I'm still reading Hoke until I fully understand what to do when I make a mess (which I hope won't happen, I may add).
Anyway, to cut a long story short, has anyone come across these before?
Last image is taken after rubbing a little bleach on the metal, and it did tarnish. Not sure if its the right kind of tarnish for silver, but maybe another expert in this area can say if it is or not?
Much appreciate any responses.
Richard
Now, going by the searching on the internet on what these are used for, these are what you'd find on a mobile phone antenna, so it struck me that these need to be a good clean signal, and what better than silver to do the job? I mean, these are out all weather, and show no signs of rusting etc.
The looks on the ends does make me think it's silver, but I've got nothing to test with at the moment, as my chemical processes have yet to begin as I'm still reading Hoke until I fully understand what to do when I make a mess (which I hope won't happen, I may add).
Anyway, to cut a long story short, has anyone come across these before?
Last image is taken after rubbing a little bleach on the metal, and it did tarnish. Not sure if its the right kind of tarnish for silver, but maybe another expert in this area can say if it is or not?
Much appreciate any responses.
Richard