My Inv-l came down again. Went out to see what happened and another storm weakened tree came down & it's upper branches brought my antenna down with it. I really need to use a better wire than 8 strand computer cable for the antenna. This CAT-8 wire comes down at least 2-3 times a year.
Since I use a spud gun with fishing reel attached to get the antenna up through the trees I am limited in what wire I can use to get up there. I don't have pulleys available with what I have to do & the wire is subject to the constant friction of moving limbs & the insulation wears away soon enough. I hesitate to buy expensive wire as once the insulation wears away there will be arcing to a branch. Years ago I used to use old telephone wire, the heavily insulated solid conductor zip cord like drop wire but that's not available to me any more. Any suggestion as to a good rugged wire? 73, Gary KA1J _________________ Topband Reflector
