On Wed, 20 Apr 2005 14:34:04 -0400, Gary wrote:

I thinking of homebrewing a G5RV and the way it will have to run
across my property between two trees it's going to touch some small
branches and/or some leaves. I can buy inuslated wire at Home Depot or
Lowes but a friend mentioned it wasn't UV protected and the insulation
would eventually falll off. How about enameled wire ? Maybe there's
another wire type etc I haven't thought of ?

Thanks in advance

73 Gary K8IQ

I've seen insulation fall off 70-year-old AC power cords, but never
off antenna wire. My Lowe's wire has nylon insulation -- looks and
feels sturdy even after exposure to the elements -- The Wireman sells
wire with UV-resistant PVC insulation, but I wouldn't buy it just for
that.

bob
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