Diamond X30N mast mount non conductive?

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Remon

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I was just testing the grounding of my Diamond X30N and discovered that the 1 foot aluminum mast mount tube isn't conductive at all. Is this supposed like this?
 

KE5MC

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Tube is anodized which protects from weather and has an electrical insulating effect. Screws fastening the antenna to the tube will break thru that layer or should. There is a hole for a grounding lead that will do the same when tightened. Measuring across the surface with your probes it will appear as non-conductive.

Mike
 
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