Antennas made out of conduit

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Antennas made out of conduit

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Why are Antennas made out of aluminum? Conduit is cheap put will it work? for a 4 element yagi?
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aluminum is lighter
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That's it just lighter?
But it will work just a well?
I don't see where a little extra weight will make much of a difference if your rotor and tower will handle it for a 4 element yagi. I guess it might start to rust a little but will that mater?
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