W1FV and I are working on a gain array for 160 using sloping wires. The
time has come to select the wire. For cost and ease of use, I am
thinking about using #12 THHN stranded. This is a readily available (any
Home Depot or Home Quarters) wire which is covered with a jacket which is
oil and abrasion resistant. The biggest problem, I suspect, is that in
an antenna application it will stretch.
John (W1FV) wants to know:
* Electrical properties (velocity factor, high voltage RF
breakdown characteristics of insulation), and
* Mechanical properties (stretch, breakage, etc.).
Anybody have this information for #12 THHN stranded? Is there a wires web
page?
Will publish results. -- Fred K1VR
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