Topband: Delta Loop ( 160M list )

[k1fz]

Lighter gage Copperweld (possibly 16-18 ga) would not stretch nearly as much 
and would have less wind resistance.

73
Bruce-K1FZ
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Durff via Topband" <topband at contesting.com>
To: <n2kw at juno.com>
Cc: <topband at contesting.com>
Sent: Wednesday, June 11, 2014 10:31 AM
Subject: Topband: Delta Loop ( 160M list )


> Hardy, you said:
> "I eventually had to make it with #10 copper wire as even #12 would break 
> in the 70 mph winds we get here."
>
>
> Are you talking about solid copper? I am considering making a delta loop 
> (540ft total) using copperweld. I was planning on feeding it at the bottom 
> with 600 ohm open wire. ( and homebrew balanced tuner )
> TNX, Mike, K4TQF
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