Topband: Beverage Questions

[Tom Rauch]

Hi Barry,

> In stringing the wire from tree to tree, how much deviation from a
> perfectly straight line is permissible?

Quite a bit, as long as the overall direction is pretty consistent. 
Even ten degrees or more wobble won't be noticeable. 
 
> What's the approximate velocity factor for garden variety 14AWG THHN
> insulated wire?

The Vf is set by soil characteristics and height more then wire 
insulation. Vf will be less than freespace quite a bit more than 
normal antennas are.


73, Tom W8JI
w8ji@contesting.com



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