[Antennas] Optimal longwire for QRP

Sun, 12 May 2002 03:00:10 -0000

> -----Original Message-----
> From: [email protected]
> [mailto:[email protected]]On Behalf Of Lloyd Lachow
> Sent: Sunday, May 12, 2002 2:44 AM
> To: Antennas
> Subject: [Antennas] Optimal longwire for QRP
> 
> I'll use insulated wire to reduce the
> effects of chafing. I'm going to toss it up 30-40'
> into a tree next to the window, then across to another
> tree... 

Dunno about the length...  but I have had GREAT results
using 18 to 22 ga teflon insulated wire.  It is available in
several colors, and blue or gray are very hard to see, makes
for a great hidden antenna.  The teflon also resists scuffing
on trees etc better than PVC insulation.

Good luck.

Mike.