On Sun, 24 Jul 2005 14:53:08 -0400, "Bob" wrote:

I've got plenty of trees to hang up a dipole for 40 meters and feed it with
ladder line. Power level = 100 Watts.
What's the opinion(s) on the wires contacting leaves, especially near the
end points? Better to use plastic insulated wire rather than enameled wire?


I use insulated wire. And a long-pole tree trimmer to keep the wires
in the clear. Not that hard to clear a path.

bob
k5qwg

I have noted in the past that a KW will causes the leaves to turn brown, the
limb to die removing the offending tree limb via self amputation.

"Bob Miller" wrote in message
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On Sun, 24 Jul 2005 14:53:08 -0400, "Bob" wrote:

I've got plenty of trees to hang up a dipole for 40 meters and feed it
with
ladder line. Power level = 100 Watts.
What's the opinion(s) on the wires contacting leaves, especially near the
end points? Better to use plastic insulated wire rather than enameled
wire?


I use insulated wire. And a long-pole tree trimmer to keep the wires
in the clear. Not that hard to clear a path.

bob
k5qwg

On Sun, 24 Jul 2005 18:43:12 -0400, "Fred W4JLE"
wrote:

I have noted in the past that a KW will causes the leaves to turn brown, the
limb to die removing the offending tree limb via self amputation.

Ain't never run no 'gallon' ...

bob
k5qwg



"Bob Miller" wrote in message
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On Sun, 24 Jul 2005 14:53:08 -0400, "Bob" wrote:

I've got plenty of trees to hang up a dipole for 40 meters and feed it
with
ladder line. Power level = 100 Watts.
What's the opinion(s) on the wires contacting leaves, especially near the
end points? Better to use plastic insulated wire rather than enameled
wire?


I use insulated wire. And a long-pole tree trimmer to keep the wires
in the clear. Not that hard to clear a path.

bob
k5qwg