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Re: [TowerTalk] Dipole center insulator strain releif

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Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Dipole center insulator strain releif
From: Bob K6UJ <k6uj@pacbell.net>
Date: Sat, 21 Apr 2012 20:20:55 -0700
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Looks nice and secure Roger.
I like the idea of eliminating a PL-259/SO-239 connection.  

Bob
K6UJ




On Apr 21, 2012, at 7:07 PM, K8RI wrote:

> 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
>> www.ny1e.com
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