[Elecraft] Stealth antenna insulators

[David Gilbert]

I have to agree with VP8NO.  I don't see why insulators would be necessary.

If I were putting up a stealth antenna, I wouldn't be using #12 wire 
anyway.   #18 stranded copper clad steel is much smaller and should last 
forever if not allowed to kink.  And I'd use dark braided UV resistant 
nylon fishing line (monofilament is generally pretty shiny) for the 
support line, wrapped and glued to the antenna wire for a low profile 
connection.  The most visible component of such an antenna would be the 
feedline.

73,
Dave   AB7E



Mike Harris wrote:
> G'day,
>
> Why bother with insulators if you are using a non-conducting synthetic 
> rope/string to hold the antenna up.  Why turn something long and slim into 
> a snake that has eaten a pig.
>
> Regards,
>
> Mike VP8NO