On 3 Mar 2005 06:54:30 -0800, "Jim Miller" wrote:

What's the "typical" tension necessary to keep a 88ft doublet aloft?
I'll also be supporting the midpoint where the feedline attaches.
Insulated 18awg will be used as the antenna wire.

tnx
jtm

This isn't very scientific, but I just pull the wire tight until most
of the sag is gone. Never had one break. Also, if using trees for
support, a screen door spring at each end, between the tree and the
insulator, will keep the swaying tree from snapping the doublet.

Bob
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