[Elecraft] Antenna wire question for long spans

[Stephen W. Kercel]

Two more cents worth:

Go to

http://www.surplussales.com/Antennas/Antennas-9.html

and check out WUN(TWA).

I'm not sure it is practical for Ham use, but its cool stuff.

73,

Steve
AA4AK

At 08:18 AM 8/18/2006, Vin Cortina wrote:
>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