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Subj: Cheap Wire Insulators
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Sent: 090616/1824 @:M0PZT.GB7ESX.#31.GBR.EU $:1131_M0PZT Sally 4.1.231 Essex
Simple Wire Supports for Multiband Dipole
I saw a variation of this idea on a multi-band dipole project that used
pieces of plastic pipe with holes drilled to pass each band wire - The
wires were held in place with a tie-wrap... I found this to be quite a
messy (not to mention heavy) way of doing it.
So - I came up with this version:
You will need:
* 100mm length of plastic pipe
* Junior Hacksaw
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The slots are cut to a depth of almost half-way through the pipe - Just
enough depth for the wire to sit in and not fall out or for the pipe to
slide up/down the wires. A simple way of spacing wires on a multi-band
dipole. They also make cheap insulators - 3mm holes each end to support
the wires and support line.
Tried and tested @ PZT Towers ;)
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Charlie - M0PZT @ GB7ESX.#31.GBR.EU
http://www.m0pzt.net
Sent: 18:18 on 16 Jun 2009
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