[SMCARA] To Spice or not to Splice

[Bill Jones]

This is extending the antenna itself. My main concern is since its a random
wire antenna and counter-weighted on one end to allow for trees moving and
wind that the splice as already mentioned would be the weakest part of it.
But is also an easy way to see what happens if I extend it from its current
72 feet to 84 feet. 73 Bill

On Thu, Mar 26, 2015 at 10:14 AM, Tom Shelton, ND3N <
gl1800winger at verizon.net> wrote:

> 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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