[TowerTalk] Dielectric Constant of THHN

[Jim Brown]

I use THHN for antenna wire. For purposes of using NEC to design for 
length, I need the diectric constant of the insulation used in THHN. 
For #12, I've been using a thickness of 0.0445 inch and constant of 
2.0. Is this a good first approximation? 

Yes, I know I could hang the antenna, check the resonance, then lower 
it and tweak the length. But this puppy has to be fished through some 
trees, and it's a big deal to raise and lower it. So it's worth 
getting as close as possible the first time. 

73,

Jim K9YC