[Elecraft] NorCal Doublet

[Don Wilhelm]

Frank,

I do not know of a source, but contrary to other posts, the Norcal 
doublet used actual computer #26
IDS wire (not rotator wire).

Don't get me wrong, the rotator wire will work, but it will not be as 
lightweight as one constructed of computer flat cable as the NorCal 
doublet was. 

If you want an antenna that will perform just like the NorCal doublet, 
use any kind of wire for the radiator, cut to 22 ft. on each side and 
feed it with 300 ohm ladder line.  I use the #22 teflon wire offered 
frequently by N2GO on the QRP reflector for the radiating element, and 
use either lengths of the same N2GO wire twisted for the feedline or I 
use the 300 ohm ladder line.  The teflon insulation is nice because it 
does not stick to tree limbs and if tangled is easy to untangle because 
of the 'slippery' nature of teflon.  The antenna is the same as the 
NorCal doublet, but the wire is different.

73,
Don W3FPR

Frank MacDonell wrote:
> Does anyone know where one can purchase the wire for the NorCal
> Doublet Antenna (4 strand computer ribbon wire)? Thanks
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