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Re: [TowerTalk] LINE FOR tree strung dipoles

To: Michael Ryan <mryan001@tampabay.rr.com>
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] LINE FOR tree strung dipoles
From: Randy <randy@gte.net>
Date: Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:38:46 -0400
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You have to bear in mind that, insulated wire inside other people's 
houses has a slightly different velocity
factor than bare copper well above ground, so, you have to cut it to 
lengths that differ from the standard
formulae.

73,
Randy
KZ4RV

Michael Ryan wrote:
> No doubt due to the state of the economy and the real estate market, not to
> mention the fact the some folks are cutting back on expenses, such as those
> used to support dipoles, they are indeed using THHN wiring, or common house
> wiring.  Trouble is they are using this wiring while it is STILL WITHIN the
> vacant house next door.  Makes for a very stealthy antenna.  - Mike
>
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> On Oct 19, 2009, at 1:31 PM, Michael Goins wrote:
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>> I recently replaced a number of old double-hung windows from the 40's
>> and saved the old sash weights to use with dipoles and other wire
>> antennas.  Really like them.
>>     
>
>
> I can see it now -- just like the stories of copper plumbing being  
> taken from vacant houses, shortly we'll be reading in the newspapers  
> about double-hung windows disappearing from houses in neighborhoods  
> near active low-band operators....
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