On Mon, 29 Dec 2003 19:58:01 -0500, "DOUGLAS SNOWDEN"
wrote:

I am debating with myself whether I want to spend a lot
of money on harline for a 250ft run to a remote tower or
to use open wire feeders and switch the main line between
several antennas. The tower will hold wire antennas - no
beam. Since it is 250ft I'd like to use open wire. I plan
on putting yet another 80m vertical another 100ft further
than the first tower and feed it with open wire to a balun.
I suppose for open wire switch I could use run of the mill relays in a box.

I know coax is the popular way to go - but decent hardline is really
expensive. Any of you use open wire
like this?

Doug N4IJ


Hi Doug,

One frequent suggestion is to check with your local cable TV installer
shop for spool ends. You might find them getting ready to take it to
the landfill.

73's
Richard Clark, KB7QHC