Ditto. No and no.


"Ed" wrote in message
. 93.175...
...a dipole antenna for 15 Meters from insulated 18 guage battery
wire ...
But, will I have to upgrade my wire when I go to 50/100 watts output?

NO

...is the insulation an impediment to the functioning

NO

Put it up. For a 40M dipole, I have insulated 20 guage (with the ends
threaded through the end insulators then doubled back and wrapped around the
antenns for about three feet, for easy length adjusting if needed).

73, & Enjoy Steve, K.9,D'C;I