[Antennas] Open wire transmission line

[David W Sher]

And if you feel that there is too much wind resistance, you can always
cut out every other web.  Tedious, though.
Dave             W9LYA
What wrought doG hath?

On Mon, 31 Jan 2005 10:00:52 EST KE1YRolf at aol.com writes:
> Hi all,
>  
> I have successfully used over the many years a black insulated, 
> ladder line  
> (cut outs are squares). Make sure that you get a multi strand 
> version, the  
> single strand wire tends to fall apart after several years if 
> exposed  to wind 
> and/or vibration.
>  
> I believe that HRO still sells that particular ladder line.
>  
> I also used the Saxton, non-isolated wire line, with the plastic  
> spreaders 
> about 20 years ago. It worked well if the was no rain or snow, I had 
>  sometimes 
> arcing at the voltage points when the wire was iced up in winters 
> like  this 
> one,  In addition, the spreader's plastic does not withstand UV over 
>  the 
> years, becomes fragile and breaks.
>  
> I can highly recommend the black plastic insulated wire line.
>  
> Good luck with your project.
>  
> Regards,
> Rolf
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