[Elecraft] Antenna wire question for long spans

[Vin Cortina]

John,

Only my 2 cents worth, but for a length that long, I am thinking 10 gauge, 
due to the fact it has to support its own weight entirely.  12 would 
probably work, but I would fear for its longevity.  Is it possible to 
support it somewhere along its length?  Also, I would try to get a quality 
insulated wire.  Not just cheap plastic insulation, but one where the jacket 
is covered by a protective sheathing.  I use this type, but I got it from a 
friend, and I have no idea where it came from.

Let's see how the rest of the gang chimes in.

Vin  KR2F

K1-4 s/n:1977
KX1  s/n:1476


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "n0evh" <n0evh at birch.net>
To: <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Thursday, August 17, 2006 11:38 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] Antenna wire question for long spans


>I have an opportunity to put up an end fed long wire at our EOC for use on 
>40,
> 80 and 160.  The span distance is 270 feet, a real handy length for 
> regional
> communication on low bands.  Height will be about 65 feet.  We will tune 
> it
> remotely with an SGC tuner.  My concern is what type of wire will take 
> that
> long of a span and hold up to wind and ice we have here in the midwest.
>
> Would appreciate comments from those who have had long spans of wire up in 
> the
> air.
>
> John N0EVH (Every Volt Helps)
>
>
>
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