There are no perfect solutions for Beverage wire and all have problems. Military commo wire is normally used in short term tactical telephone systems and sees usage from a few days to a few weeks. As units move, the wire is recovered and reused. For longer term strategic installations multi-connector wire is used and it is much more robust.
The WD1A we can currently get was designed for the newer digital telephone systems that came on line in the late 70's and 80's. It replaced the older more robust WD1 tip and ring phone systems. For bi-directional Beverage antenna systems, WD1A works well but as Paul has described. BUT there are issues in the NE with trees and limbs falling, moose and deer crossing not to mention vandalism from hunters and other wood walkers. Trying to mitigate damage from a falling branch using his strain relief is a great idea. I do the same when I attach the antenna to the trees on insulators by a very loose slip knot. You have to remember however that WD1A is not designed for long term installations. The PE and steel wire have strength but not enough to survive direct impact from trees, humans or animals. Craig K1QX _______________________________________________ UR RST IS ... ... ..9 QSB QSB - hw? BK
