Adding/Splicing Ladder Line
 

I need to add some additional ladder line to an existing antenna....the
ladder line I am using is the heavy duty stuff...it is a very difficult to
splice this stuff..does anyone have any suggestions to make this job a bit
easier...I am having allot of trouble just making a mechanical
connection...thanks....Gary...K8BY

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Go to the hobby store and get some thin wall brass tubing just large enough
to fit over the conductors. Use about a 2" length on each side, and lots of
solder. You will need to provide some mechanical support to prevent flexing
at the joints, as there will be tremendous stress risers at the ends of the
tubing. Impedance bump should be minimal, as the missing dielectric will be
offset by the increased conductor diameter.

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I need to add some additional ladder line to an existing antenna....the
ladder line I am using is the heavy duty stuff...it is a very difficult
to
splice this stuff..does anyone have any suggestions to make this job a bit
easier...I am having allot of trouble just making a mechanical
connection...thanks....Gary...K8BY

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Gary Boyer wrote:
I need to add some additional ladder line to an existing antenna....the
ladder line I am using is the heavy duty stuff...it is a very difficult to
splice this stuff..does anyone have any suggestions to make this job a bit
easier...I am having allot of trouble just making a mechanical
connection...thanks....Gary...K8BY

I use automotive crimp butt connectors. Some of them are tinned
and will accept solder.
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73, Cecil http://www.qsl.net/w5dxp



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I use automotive crimp butt connectors. Some of them are tinned
and will accept solder.
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73, Cecil http://www.qsl.net/w5dxp


I vote for Cecil's solution.
you can determine the gauge of the wire in the LL with a wire-stripper or
gauge
then at Lowes or Home Depot - electrical dept pick up a pkg of un-insulated
butt splice connectors for that guage wire.
Then solder it.
OOPs - don't forget the heat shrink before the solder. (or good tape-if you
need it)


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I use wire nuts for all mechanical/electrical connections on my wire
antennas and ladderlines. Works great and easily removed or changed as
needed.

73, George W5YR
Fairview, TX

http://www.w5yr.com


"Gary Boyer" wrote in message
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I need to add some additional ladder line to an existing antenna....the
ladder line I am using is the heavy duty stuff...it is a very difficult
to
splice this stuff..does anyone have any suggestions to make this job a bit
easier...I am having allot of trouble just making a mechanical
connection...thanks....Gary...K8BY

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Howdy,

Try split bolt connectors. When tightened sufficently they will provide good
electrical and mechanical connection and strength.

Incidentally, split bolt connectors provide a good way to "tune" a wire antenna
by varying its length.

73, Jack K9CUN

73 de Jack, K9CUN