[Elecraft] NorCal Doublet

[Frank MacDonell]

Thanks Don and all who responded - I am taking your advice and
ordering the wire. I have also ordered a BLT and I am waiting for it
to arrive.

2 Questions - How do you terminate the ladder line with the antenna
line and what are your recommendations for supporting the antenna in
the field. Thanks a lot for your help!
FJM

On Sat, Mar 7, 2009 at 12:15 AM, Don Wilhelm <w3fpr at embarqmail.com> wrote:
> 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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Frank KD8FIP