Re. Insulators, it ought to be possible to check plastic by the same means as used for coil formers.Put a sample of the plastic in the microwave with a cup of water.Run for a minute or two, water sho
If you live near a fishing port go to the port equipment shop and get some crab pot spinners. These are light weight polysterene devices, white in colour, shaped like a flat dog bone and very strong
Ceramic insulators should not be a problem. However my Admiralty Handbook of Wireless Telegraphy (1925) has this to say: "Loss by Leakage over Insulators ..........................It is, therefore, t
Hi All I am surprised that no one has tried the lobster pot sninners for insulators. All your troubles could be over, especially at 50 Pence each. They have not let me down yet but maybe I do not hav
To All from PA0SE Peter, G3LDO wrote: I use insulators kindly supplied by Dick, PA0SE. These are serious insulators some 150mm long (6 inches in old money) made of glazed ceramic. I still have a doze
Hi, I asked previously about mica and had several good suggestions come back (like, stay away from mica, for one :) including sources for cheap ham insulators of all shapes and sizes. Before I give u
The new XFX flattop is coming together. Where the flattop wires connect to the aluminum spreaders I need some insulators. With lower power I've used electric fence insulators, but I'm afraid that won
