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I would just use insulated hook up wire. Radio Shack should have what you
need. You should not need very much. Maximus. "Sanjaya" wrote in message news What wire would you recommend for making this? http://www.geocities.com/n2uhc/portablewire.html |
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SANJAYA,
1. For "PWA" Antenna try using RadioShack Catalog # 278-1218 UL Recognized Hookup Wire Ninety Foot (90Ft) Spool of Stranded 22 AWG Insulated Wire. 2. Measure the Maximum Diameter of your radio's Whip Antenna. Most Pet Stores sell clear Plastic Tubing in short 2.5Ft to 4Ft lengths. Buy a piece that is 1/8" -1/4" larger Inside Diameter then the Whip Antenna. Cut this to the "Length" of the Top of your Radio or the "Length" of One to Two Sections of the Whip Antenna. 3. READ: Three Ways to Use the "Portable Wire Antenna" (PWA) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SWL-AM...na/message/306 NOTE: To use this as both an AM/MW Ferrite Rod Coupling Coil; and a Shortwave and FM Whip Antenna Coupling Coil. Leave a One Foot Tag Line 'short piece' of Wire for a direct Ground or Radio Connection. Then start at one end with 10-15 Turns of wire (about a One Inch long area) that is wrapped close and tight 'Side-by-Side' followed by 15-25 turns that are Spaced about 1/4" to 1/2" apart over the remaining Length of the Plastic Tubing. iane ~ RHF .. .. = = = "Sanjaya" = = = wrote in message link.net... What wire would you recommend for making this ? http://www.geocities.com/n2uhc/portablewire.html .. |
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"RHF" wrote...
SANJAYA, 1. For "PWA" Antenna try using RadioShack Catalog # 278-1218 UL Recognized Hookup Wire Ninety Foot (90Ft) Spool of Stranded 22 AWG Insulated Wire. 2. Measure the Maximum Diameter of your radio's Whip Antenna. Most Pet Stores sell clear Plastic Tubing in short 2.5Ft to 4Ft lengths. Buy a piece that is 1/8" -1/4" larger Inside Diameter then the Whip Antenna. Cut this to the "Length" of the Top of your Radio or the "Length" of One to Two Sections of the Whip Antenna. 3. READ: Three Ways to Use the "Portable Wire Antenna" (PWA) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SWL-AM...na/message/306 NOTE: To use this as both an AM/MW Ferrite Rod Coupling Coil; and a Shortwave and FM Whip Antenna Coupling Coil. Leave a One Foot Tag Line 'short piece' of Wire for a direct Ground or Radio Connection. Then start at one end with 10-15 Turns of wire (about a One Inch long area) that is wrapped close and tight 'Side-by-Side' followed by 15-25 turns that are Spaced about 1/4" to 1/2" apart over the remaining Length of the Plastic Tubing. iane ~ RHF . . = = = "Sanjaya" wrote... What wire would you recommend for making this ? http://www.geocities.com/n2uhc/portablewire.html . Thanks RHF!!! |
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