[SMCARA] To Spice or not to Splice

[Tom Shelton, ND3N]

Hi Bill

You can splice an extra length onto a wire antenna with little to no electromagnetic affects.   However,  the splice will be a physically weak point, subject to failure.  My recommendation would be to re-run the wire. If you do decide to splice, use a western union splice (Google it), which is the NASA standard for splices.  For temporary splices, cover with electricians tape, for long term splices use a good quality shrink tubing.  Also, be sure to use non-acidic flex while soldering. 

73


Tom Shelton, ND3N
240-434-3811

If it ain't broke,  let's fix it until it is...



-------- Original message --------
From: Bill Jones <merc669 at gmail.com> 
Date:03/26/2015  8:50 AM  (GMT-05:00) 
To: smcara at mailman.qth.net 
Subject: [SMCARA] To Spice or not to Splice 

Can you without without any loss extend a wired antenna? Or do you just
rerun new wire? And if so, do you just tape it and then liquid tape it to
maintain integrity? Thanks!

Bill

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