[Antennas] McCoy feeders

[gareth]

Darryl J. Kelly wrote:
> 
> >Darryl J. Kelly wrote:
> >>
> >> Simplest way to connect balanced feedline to center of antenna is wrap feedline
> 
> >> over center insulator back to itself, tape with lots of good tape for strength
> 
> >> and strain relief, and then a nylon tie-wrap over the tape. Bring the wire
> out
> >> both side up to the ends of the antenna wires, which are looped through the
> 
> >> insulator with several turns. I have been using a 300 ohm twinlead setup
> like
> >> this for several years with no problems. I take it down every year or so
> and
> >> check or replace the tape over the solder joints. Good 300 ohm twinlead will
> 
> >> handle 100 watts easily. Good enought for QRP WAS and DXCC.
> >> Hope this is of interest.
> >> 73,
> >> Darryl, KK5IB
> >>
> >
> >I like a product called Ladder-Loc available from Radio Works.
> >
> > Gary
> >
> Didn't realize that there were than many Ladder-Loc fans out there. I have two
> problems with the Ladder-Loc, one is that it cost $12.99 plus shipping from
> AES catalog and the other is that it wasn't made for 300 ohm twinlead. I just
> have had good success with my homebrew dogbone insulator, couple feet of tape
> and nylon tie-wrap, a lot cheaper than $12.99 plus. It survived major ice storm,
> about 1" of ice on 80 meter length antenna. Thanks for response.
> 73,
> Darryl, KK5IB
> 
> http://www.bscn.com

I agree with the cost issue. Just a bit of plastic. Plus the
shipping. ouch. Seems like the older I get the more everything costs
and the less money I have. Sorry about the moaning. 

 Gary

   N1MSV  E class since 96'