Topband: suitable wire for top loading wires?

[Gene Smar]

Jonathan:

     What was the mode of failure?  Did the wire itself break or was there a 
tear at a solder joint, etc.?  This will help us understand how to help you 
design a better installation.


73 de
Gene Smar  AD3F


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jonathan white" <jonathan.white20 at btinternet.com>
To: <topband at contesting.com>
Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2010 3:44 PM
Subject: Topband: suitable wire for top loading wires?


> Hi everyone.
> I have had my top loaded vertical  break on me again.
> The antenna is held up by a probably 70` eucalyptus tree,the top loading
> wires run away via insulators to pulleys and long elastic cords to take
> up execive movements during high winds.
> It has failed on me twice now after about 3 months .This time I used
> flexiweave  and this has broken.
> Would it be ok to use say galvanized wire for the top loading wire.
> This antenna has been a star performer in the recent CQ WW 160 SSB
> Contest, furthest was Georgia and cape Verde islands.and got across to
> Pennsylvania,but he couldn't confirm my call sign due to local qrm.Not
> bad for 100w
> So I am reluctant to give this vertical up,Any suggestions from the team.
>
>                                          Regards
>                                                    Jon G8CCL
>
> ps not able to put up masts due to restrictions.
>
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