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Old August 30th 12, 07:49 PM posted to rec.radio.amateur.antenna
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Default Split driven element insulation... ?

Hi all

Problem exists how to get reliable insulation to split driven element
and support rod which is exposed to RF voltage ?
Fiberglass is told to be sensitive creating conductive coal brigdes
which creates true resistive short at driving point ? (at least one
fiberglass tubing is done so... gap was 2 inches )

How to improve insulation ? Ptfe-shield over fiberglass rod, heat shrink
tubing, varnish layer ?

tnx oh6io