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line will tension the conductors between 2 supports. That means fewer
> It can be quite tedious to build one's own ladder line. Wire size and
> spacing between wires is a critical factor in determining the resulting
> impedance of the line. Maintaining consistent spacing between wires
> is difficult. For closely spaced wires (eg. 1.5 to 2.0 inch for 450 ohm)
> slight variations in spacing is very critical to maintaining consistent
> impedance; whereas for 6 inch spacing there is less effect on impedance
> with slight variations in spacing. Eg. 6 inch spacing using #12 wire
> will
> give approximately 600 ohm open wire feeders. More info at:
>
>
http://www.cebik.com/trans/par.html>
http://www.cebik.com/gup/gup31.html>
> I find lexan difficult to cut due to the low melting point and clogged
> saw teeth. Plexiglass is a little bit better. I would opt for the
> smallest
> PVC pipe, cut into 6.5 inch lengths. Cut a 1/4 inch depth notch in
> either end wide enough to accept #12 wire. Use a band saw, scroll
> saw or hand held saber saw. After inserting the wire in the PVC,
> put a dab of Marine Glue and Sealant on there, or other quick drying
> adhesive.
> de Joe, aa4nn
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