[Elecraft] Balun with a G5RV?

[Vic Rosenthal]

Ron D' Eau Claire wrote:
> 
> The same dielectric losses are what make common "twin lead" or even "ladder
> line" a poor choice when the SWR on the line is high. Good open wire line
> uses a LOT of air insulation and a minimum of very high quality solid
> dielectric to hold the lines parallel with the proper spacing.

I've often thought about cutting out every other chunk of plastic from ladder
line to reduce the loss and also to reduce the effect of moisture on it (I used
to have to retune whenever it rained -- some guys wax their line because of
this).  Anyone ever try this?

73,
Vic, K2VCO
Fresno CA