[TowerTalk] UV and WX deterioration of THHN insulation, and effects

[Wes Stewart]

We've all done it.


On 12/28/2016 1:43 PM, Rob Atkinson wrote:
> I wish to apologize for the caustic tone of my post this morning in
> which I questioned Guy's statements regarding degradation of RF
> current conductivity in THHN insulated copper wire over time in UV
> exposure.  While I stand by my belief that his findings are flawed,
> there was no excuse or reason for me to express myself in such a
> contentious and abrasive fashion.  I believe Guy's intentions are
> good--perhaps is wire samples are made to different standards, or
> there are or were manufacturing variations between what I have worked
> with and his.  At any rate I question what he has found, but I believe
> my questioning could have been much more professional and I am sorry
> it was not.
>
> 73
>
> Rob
> K5UJ