[TowerTalk] XHHW wire

[john at kk9a.com]

Great post!  I do not know the difference between PVC and XLPE,  
perhaps someone on the list does. XLPE is rated to have good UV  
resistance, whatever that means. I have never seen any damage to THHN  
PVC however it certainly it would be nice to not have the clear outer  
nylon coating when it is used outdoors for antennas and rotators.

John KK9A

Dick NY1E wrote:

In the spring I'm building new dipoles for 160, 80 & 40, instead of  
using THHN I see Home Depot has XHHW #12 stranded, like THHN but  
without the nylon jacket and it says its UV resistant. Has anyone used  
it? It's a bit more expensive at $98/500' vs $65/500' but if it keeps  
that nylon from hanging off the antennas....de Dick NY1E
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