antenna wire - RadioBanter

December 9th 03, 11:40 AM

Yuri Blanarovich

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What are pros and cons of using insulated twisted pair wire for wire
antenna projects? (its what I have handy) Comments invited.

Depending on the type of plastic, physical length of insulated wire will be
shorter by about 5% for the same resonant frequency vs. bare wire.
Otherwise it will work.

Yuri

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