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Old February 14th 11, 07:08 PM posted to rec.radio.shortwave
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On 02/14/2011 09:19 AM, Joe from Kokomo wrote:

On 02/14/2011 06:51 AM, dave wrote:
On 02/13/2011 08:26 PM, RHF wrote:

-but- I still use Antenna Insulators between the 'Poly'

Why?


On 2/14/2011 10:34 AM, dave wrote:

If you use insulating rope there is no need to buy insulators.


Well, that could be debatable. Do you have any way to quantify the RF
leakage of wet rope vs. a wet insulator to support your contention?


That wouldn't be "insulating" rope any more, technically. Fresh water on
plastic does not conduct.