At 05:12 PM 06/10/2007, ah6fc@yahoo.com wrote:
>ah6fc@yahoo.com>
>A very wise man and fellow TT (K7LXC) suggested I post
>my challenge here to the group...maybe somebody will
>have a new idea that I've not explored.
>
>Last week we put up a new 4L SteppIR with a 40/30
>dipole. The antenna is approximately 500 feet from
>the shack. SteppIR control line is used, continously
>without any accessories inserted, running through 3
>inch conduit (not that that makes any difference).
Just wondering what gauge of control wire did you use? 500 feet is a
LONG run and I'm guessing you'll need something heavier than
"average" cable runs. I'm also hoping you're feeding this with some
type of hardline!
Cheers,
Peter,
W2IRT
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