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
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