Re: Power line interference?

From: Robertwgross (robertwgross_at_cs.com)
Date: 07/09/04 

Date: 09 Jul 2004 18:23:15 GMT

Previously, I stated:
>Over time, the center conductor contracts due to heat, and
>that can pull the connection apart.

Actually, most metals expand with heat. What I meant in this case is that the
sheath expands due to heat, and this makes the center conductor appear to
contract. The sheath has a lot more metal mass than the center conductor.

---Bob Gross---

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