To avoid the joint in the middle, I've used the all-copper ladderline, ie
not the copper coated steel variety, it's a lot smaller and lighter, I think
it is supposed to be 450ohm (correct me if I'm wrong) it's about 10mm wide,
light grey. I like the fishing swivel idea attached to the ring in
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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] NorCal Doublet
Frank,
I do not know of a source, but contrary to other posts, the Norcal doublet
used actual computer #26 IDS wire (not rotator wire).
Don't get me wrong, the rotator wire will work, but it will not be as
lightweight as one constructed of computer
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm
Sent: Saturday, March 07, 2009 12:16 AM
To: Frank MacDonell
Cc: Elecraft
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] NorCal Doublet
Frank,
I do not know of a source, but contrary to other posts, the Norcal doublet
used actual computer #26 IDS wire
Thanks Don and all who responded - I am taking your advice and
ordering the wire. I have also ordered a BLT and I am waiting for it
to arrive.
2 Questions - How do you terminate the ladder line with the antenna
line and what are your recommendations for supporting the antenna in
the field. Thanks
My feedline is permanently soldered to the radiator wires. Since my
field/portable operation is always QRP, the insulators are cut from a
sheet of 1/4 inch Lexan that I have lying around, but there is no reason
that plastic from a milk container or similar could not be used instead.
As I
Does anyone know where one can purchase the wire for the NorCal
Doublet Antenna (4 strand computer ribbon wire)? Thanks
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Subject: [Elecraft] NorCal Doublet
Does anyone know where one can purchase the wire for the NorCal
Doublet Antenna (4 strand computer ribbon wire)? Thanks
--
Frank KD8FIP
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From: Milt, N5IA n...@zia-connection.com
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Sent: Friday, March 06, 2009 9:03 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] NorCal Doublet
Actually, that wire is 4-wire rotor control wire that was used for many
years
Frank,
I do not know of a source, but contrary to other posts, the Norcal
doublet used actual computer #26
IDS wire (not rotator wire).
Don't get me wrong, the rotator wire will work, but it will not be as
lightweight as one constructed of computer flat cable as the NorCal
doublet was.
If
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