I have always heard that you SHOULD stretch electrical tape for
all but the last turn or two. I use Scotch Tartan which I get for
50 cents a roll. I change things around enough that I don't want to
pay $4 a roll for the Cadillac tape.
73,
Tom Wagner - N1MM
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----- Original Message -----
From: Barry Kutner <w2up@mindspring.com>
To: <towertalk@contesting.com>
Sent: Sunday, July 08, 2001 14:49
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] where do you buy?
>
> I've had Scotch 33 in service for 10 years. The key to longevity is
> not stretching it as you lay it down.
> Barry W2UP
>
> On 8 Jul 01, Bill Hider wrote:
>
> >
> > Just to be sure everyone has heard this - Scotch Super 88
> > is MUCH better for Ham use than 33+. Super 88 is the top of the line.
> > It sticks better, longer, etc, in the sun, etc.
> >
> > I know we've posted this many times on TT over the years, but anyone
> > new might think 33+ is the tape to buy - NOT!
> >
> > Bill, N3RR
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Howard Klein <howk2@hotmail.com>
> > To: <k1my@qwest.net>
> > Cc: <towertalk@contesting.com>
> > Sent: Sunday, July 08, 2001 6:17 PM
> > Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] where do you buy?
> >
> >
> > >
> > > Bruce,
> > >
> > > Grainger- www.grainger.com 14.76 for 10 rolls.
> > >
> > > Howard..K2HK
> > >
> > >
> > > >From: "Bruce Makas" <k1my@qwest.net>
> > > >To: "towertalk submital" <towertalk@contesting.com>
> > > >Subject: [TowerTalk] where do you buy?
To: <towertalk@contesting.com>
> > > >Date: Sun, 8 Jul 2001 11:06:00 -0700
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >Anyone know a place where I can buy 3M 33+ in a case lot? The local
home
> > > >depot wants a lot per roll.
> > > >
> > > >thanks, Bruce K1MY
> > > >
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