Bob Miller wrote:


Zeno, all of your suggestions would increase the weight of the
feedline, and possibly stretch the antenna. FYI, a 500-ft. spool of
#14 or #12 insulated, stranded copper wire from Lowe's Home
Improvement (or Home Depot) runs about $15.00

Bob
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Hi Bob,

I did pick up a 500' roll of #12 insulated from the Home Depot here (current
price here is about $32), but it seems like this braided copper will require
too many spacers to keep it straight. I am thinking about returning it for some
solid copper #12. I think the solid will hold shape better as a ladder-line
with a minimum of spacers. Also I see no reason not to go with bare wire
instead of insulated.

Can anyone run down the pros and cons of bare vs. insulated for ladder-line. I
understand there is ever so slightly less loss with bare wire.


Bill