[Antennas] PLASTIC EGG INSULATORS

[W6jod at aol.com]

In a message dated 6/23/2004 3:22:53 PM Pacific Standard Time, 
edworst at att.net writes:

> I have been searching for those cheapie black plastic egg insulators that
> were in abundance several years ago, but now I can't find anyone who has
> them.  If anyone on the list knows of a source, please email me direct.
> Thanks - ed, k9ew.
> 

Suggest you consider insulators intended for HV fences in cattle operations.  
They are available at farm stores and home improvement stores.  

There are several different styles which can be used for various purposes. 

The most recent dipole antenna I put up used yellow insulators that are very 
similar to the egg insulators.  

They are designed to last in outside use with sunlight, withstand high 
voltage and are very light.  I don't remember what I paid for the insulators but 
believe it was a dollar of less each.  They work great and are cheap!  Only 
possible downside - the bright yellow stands out.

73,

Norm Hall, W6JOD