"Bob Miller" wrote
I guess it just depends on how often you want to re-hang an antenna.
The antenna wire will certainly cut through the nylon string or cord
far quicker than it will a ceramic or polymer-type dogbone or egg.

Bob
k5qwg

Hi Bob, if there was any tension on the connection that is certainly
correct. I noted that my 8mhz component was so attached - but it only hangs
below the main element, which does use the egg-insulators. There is no
strain on the lower components at all, so the only factor involved is that
there is no noticeable affect from rain, ice etc on a non-insulated
connection there. If those elements disconnected at the ends, I could reach
them from a tall step ladder. Any high connections that would require
antenna lowering to repair should certainly be made with permanence in mind!

73'

Jack