LF: LF QSO.

[G0MRF@aol.com]

In a message dated 12/15/03 1:40:18 PM GMT Standard Time, g4wgt@talkgas.net writes:

> At breakfast time this morning I looked down the garden &saw half the top
> loading wires on the antenna were hanging down the side of my metal
> telescopic mast, a support line had broken. I will endevour to carry out a
> repair today (monday 15th if my work schedule allows)& be back on again
> soon


Congratulations on the first QSO Gary........and welcome to the world of high voltages on your antenna......Best avoid 'braided' polypropylene etc as water gets trapped between the fibres.  A good glass or ceramic insulator or similar should be reliable. I look forward to hearing you on the band.

73

David   G0MRF