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June 24th 06, 06:47 PM posted to rec.radio.amateur.antenna

wrote:
Since there is nothing in the air large enough to be visible, it
would seem reasonable that whatever is delivering charge to something
is dust particles.

Unfortunately, one poster here apparently thinks if he cannot
see it, it doesn't exist. Presumably, if he ever goes blind,
even his ham transceiver will cease to exist. :-)

He reminds me of a governmental expert who said yesterday
on Foxnews: Since the successful kill rate for our anti-ICBM
missiles is 60%, we have to fire two of them to be sure we
shoot it down. :-) (After all 60% + 60% = 120% and wouldn't
that be overkill?) :-)

And yes, if it is simple and cheap enough, I'm willing to do it.

I indirectly performed experiments in curing my arcing problem.
I replaced the bare wire with ordinary 600v insulated wire. It
reduced the problem considerably but didn't cure it. I then found
an antenna wire called "quietflex" at a hamfest that has 1000v
insulation. To the best of my knowledge, that cured the problem.
There is apparently a thickness of insulation that prohibits
the transfer of charge from dust particles.
--
73, Cecil http://www.qsl.net/w5dxp