http://elecraft.85.s1.nabble.com/dipole-antenna-efficiency-tp458071p458088.html
usefulness above 1 MHz or so. W8JI has an interesting discussion of
> I've used several strands of enamelled copper wire twisted together. I
> usually twist 3 sets of 3 of quite thin wire, whatever is on hand; 0.2 to
> 0.45mm dia is easy to use; after twisting I give the group a good pull the
> stretch and stiffen it a bit but it still remains very flexible indeed and
> does not have a memory effect. I tie the wires to a fence post then fit the
> other ends into an electric hand drill 25m, it's surprising how much
> twisting is needed. You must not let the wires touch the ground. It is
> also very slippery and does not cling to other wires which I find a great
> advantage when manipulating multi-wire structures. I call it "multi twist".
>
> David
> G3UNA
>
> > An "El Cheapo" approach might be to use multi-conductor cable
> > instead of a single, fat conductor to minimize Skin Effect losses.
> >
>
> _______________________________________________
> Elecraft mailing list
> Post to:
[hidden email]
> You must be a subscriber to post to the list.
> Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.):
>
http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft>
> Help:
http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm> Elecraft web page:
http://www.elecraft.com>
Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.):