It is the narrow window line. The Wireman #562 is what I bought at one of the hamfests.
73, Don W3FPR NG3V wrote: > Don, > > Is the "300 ohm ladder line" you mention actually open or like TV twin lead? > > > 72, > > Tom, ng3v > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] > [mailto:[email protected]] 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 (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 you want an antenna that will perform just like the NorCal doublet, use > any kind of wire for the radiator, cut to 22 ft. on each side and feed it > with 300 ohm ladder line. I use the #22 teflon wire offered frequently by > N2GO on the QRP reflector for the radiating element, and use either lengths > of the same N2GO wire twisted for the feedline or I use the 300 ohm ladder > line. The teflon insulation is nice because it does not stick to tree limbs > and if tangled is easy to untangle because of the 'slippery' nature of > teflon. The antenna is the same as the NorCal doublet, but the wire is > different. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > > Frank MacDonell wrote: > >> Does anyone know where one can purchase the wire for the NorCal >> Doublet Antenna (4 strand computer ribbon wire)? Thanks >> >> >> >> > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[email protected] > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[email protected] > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.0.237 / Virus Database: 270.11.8/1987 - Release Date: 03/06/09 > 07:20:00 > > ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
