[Boatanchors] Feedline Spreaders

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At 09:45 AM 2/15/2007, Sandy W5TVW wrote:
>I no longer use home brewed open wire as the "window" twin lead is 
>too readily available (common 450 ohm stuff) and will handle a KW. all OK.

Except for the fact, Sandy, that the vinyl window stuff "sails" in 
the wind and eventually
breaks the wire, usually at the antenna connection point.  The open 
wire stuff has much less wind resistance.   Score one for open wire! :-)

Perry   w8au