[Antennas] What If .....rather small 75 ohm coax

[George, W5YR]

One other comment: in theory it will be a little more broadbanded because
of the larger conductor diameter, but you are unlikely to find that it is
enough to justify using coax. Stick to wire - it is cheaper and works just
as good. I use 500 ft spools of #14 THHN stranded house wire from Home
Depot at $15 a spool.

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Ronald KA4INM Youvan wrote:
> 
> > I have a roll of rather small 75 ohm coax.
> > center and braid together at each end, will it radiate adequately as is?
> 
>    Yes.
> 
>   There are better ways to utilize your coax than to make an antenna that
> 
> will stretch in the wind. (if not break)
> 
>    Antenna are outdoor things (40 meter inverted "V"'s are) and are subjected
> to weather, they need to be planed and built to stay as they were built.