Better to hang the wire in the clear.

Otherwise, test lead wire is ususlly good to 15 KV.

73
H.


"Bob" wrote in message
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I've got plenty of trees to hang up a dipole for 40 meters and feed it
with
ladder line. Power level = 100 Watts.
What's the opinion(s) on the wires contacting leaves, especially near the
end points? Better to use plastic insulated wire rather than enameled
wire?