Have used the cutting boards for beveridge insulator and the top and middle
tie/support for my K9AY array. will try the microwave test :) Wayne W3EA
>
> Zapping a piece of material in the microwave for a minute or so, should give
> you some idea what the insulating properties are. If it doesn't get hot,
> (how hot?) it should be okay for an insulator at HF frequencies, right?
>
> Bill-w7kxb/7
>
>
> > Another good material is the white high density polystyrene/PVC board made
> > for exterior door trim. You can get it up to 6" wide in nominal 1"
> > thickness. It seems to stand up to UV and RF very well.
> >
> >> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Plastic Cutting Boards for Antenna Stuff ?
> >
> > Gordon,
> >
> > Great, I'll try the stuff out.
> > I have to. Now when I go to the store I hear them calling to me. "Bob,
> > try us for your antennas" hihihihi
> >
> >
> > thanks Gordon,
> > Bob
> > K6UJ
> >
> >
> >
> > On Apr 21, 2012, at 8:56 PM, <w2ttt@att.net> <w2ttt@att.net> wrote:
> >
> > > Bob,
> > > They are Nylon and I have seen them used for antenna insulators for yagi
> > > elements and wire antennas.
> > >
> > > Vy 73,
> > > Gordon, W2TTT
> > >
>
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