[SMCARA] Antenna question

[Tom Clarke]

Dave, think of it in relation to the wavelength.
A short chunk of metal say 19 inches would have a big effect on a two 
meter antenna, but essentially no effect on a 80 or 40 meter antenna. 
Should work like a champ.

A piece of PVC should also work fine.  Idea: try putting a wooden dowel 
inside the pvc to stiffen it.

73 Tom/W4OKW

On 8/16/2014 10:24 AM, Dave Q wrote:
> Another quick question please about hanging a dipole.
>
> The tree I'm planning on using has no limbs for about 60 feet but I am
> planning on hanging the center insulator at 35'.  Could I use a *metal*
> "plant hanger" like would be used for hanging baskets?  Not sure if the
> metal would interfere with the antenna.
>
> Couldn't find anything on the internet addressing this.  They all talk
> about keeping the ladder line away from parallel metal runs and not
> touching tress as you all have already advised.
>
> Has anyone made stand-offs for ladder wire?  I'm thinking of making
> something from PVC pipe and fittings.
>
> 73
>
> Dave - W3DLQ
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