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Re: [TowerTalk] Dipole center insulator strain releif

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Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Dipole center insulator strain releif
From: K8RI <K8RI-on-TowerTalk@tm.net>
Date: Sat, 21 Apr 2012 22:07:43 -0400
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On 4/21/2012 6:17 PM, Dick wrote:
> I just got a rope over a tree after 4 years of trying. I need a dipole center 
> insulator that has strain relief for the coax. To clear the branches, the 
> coax will be pulling against the center support rope. All the center 
> insulators I've seen have an SO-239, it doesn't seem like putting that strain 
> on a PL-259 is a good idea... Do any have a strain relief??

This is not center supported, but it does support the coax and current 
balun from the feed point.
The ends of the wire need a little trimming but this is what I have: 
http://www.rogerhalstead.com/ham_files/AntennaFeed1.htm  5 #31 cores and 
6 turns of Davis BuryFlex(TM)

73

Roger (K8RI)


>
> Thank, 
> Dick NY1E
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