[TowerTalk] Do I need an insulator on the ends of my dipole?

[jimlux]

On 6/27/20 4:15 AM, Keith Dutson wrote:
> That is a good idea.  Electrical conduit is gray, and would be good for
> stealth.

One can always paint the pipe, too.



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> From: TowerTalk <towertalk-bounces at contesting.com> On Behalf Of Jim Brown
> Sent: Friday, June 26, 2020 11:37 PM
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> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Do I need an insulator on the ends of my dipole?
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> On 6/26/2020 11:24 AM, Paul Christensen wrote:
>> I would consider the common dark green Budwig insulators that have a
>> decent ribbed dirt path.
> 
> Or if you need something smaller, something as simple as a piece of 1/2-in
> PVC conduit with holes drilled in both ends, or some other piece of
> non-conductive material that has the physical strength to not break under
> the stress. Lots of good ways to skin this cat.
> 
> 73, Jim K9YC
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