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[TowerTalk] Dielectric Constant of THHN

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Subject: [TowerTalk] Dielectric Constant of THHN
From: "Jim Brown" <jim@audiosystemsgroup.com>
Date: Mon, 22 Oct 2007 14:55:44 -0700
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I use THHN for antenna wire. For purposes of using NEC to design for 
length, I need the diectric constant of the insulation used in THHN. 
For #12, I've been using a thickness of 0.0445 inch and constant of 
2.0. Is this a good first approximation? 

Yes, I know I could hang the antenna, check the resonance, then lower 
it and tweak the length. But this puppy has to be fished through some 
trees, and it's a big deal to raise and lower it. So it's worth 
getting as close as possible the first time. 

73,

Jim K9YC


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