[TenTec] Open wire line

[Bob McGraw - K4TAX]

I've found that C PVC works well for spacers.  It stands up to extended UV 
exposure a well.

I suggest testing any material you intend to use for spacers to determine if 
the material is suitable for an RF environment.  The test is easy. Put a 
drinking glass filled about 1/2 full of water in the microwave.  Then beside 
the glass put the material to be evaluated.  Turn on the MW on for 60 secs. 
The water should boil or be near boiling.  Carefully pick up the material 
being evaluated.  If it is warm to hot, forget it.  If it is room 
temperature it's OK.


73
Bob, K4TAX


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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Huffman" <hjohnc at gmail.com>
To: "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment" <tentec at contesting.com>
Sent: Monday, February 11, 2013 3:27 PM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Open wire line


> Andy -
>
> I built the open wire in the first video.  Worked great and looked great 
> until winter when the pen bodies got brittle and cracked.  I will need to 
> replace them all in the spring.  I ordered the 73cnc stuff and will use it 
> to replace the home brew spreaders.
>
> 73 de K1ESE
> John
>
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