I have decided to build a Cage Vertical. I can get about 80 to 100 feet
straight up by suspending it from a catenary strung between two of my taller
trees.
Two points:
1 The wire I intend to use is Fishing Line. I tried to post the link but it
ends up being 3 lines long, so go to cabelas.com and search for item number
wt-12-1511. I built a dipole out of this stuff and it solders and crimps well
and appears to last for a long time.
2. I need ideas on what to use for spreaders. The 45 lb. test line is .037"
which is too big to use a thin slice of 6" PVC drain pipe as I cannot drill
holes edgewise into the pieces large enough to accept the wire and small enough
to not compromise the strength of the slice of PVC. I am considering 5 or 6
wires in a 5 to 6" diameter and need some suggestions on what to use.
Suggestions about the spreaders and other comments are always welcome.
Clint - W5CPT
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