[Lowfer] WE2XGR/5 finally hits the air waves!

[Bill Ashlock]

All,
 
The following question came in from Tom this afternoon and I'm reposting to the group per his approval because it is an often-asked loop question. I restate that this is a 3/8" copper conductor with no insulation covering it.
 
> Hi Bill:> I have a question....is the copper loop suspended by the trees> itself...or by ropes or lines help up by the trees and supporting> the loop??? > Thanks,> Tom N8TL> Hi Tom,> > No ropes for this type of loop. It is totally supported by tree> branches. Makes installation quite easy and one can install the loop> at the very top of the trees. I can't wait to see how the trees effect> 500K losses, especially with RF voltages high enough to possibly> arc-over to the slightly-conducting damp branches. At 185K and 1w the losses> were very low. > Bill