Hello Jay,
Yes, this is for my higher power TX antenna. I will dig into my
junk box for other glass/glazed ceramic insulators. Just got back
from the New England ARRL hamfest in Boxboro and saw a bunch of
insulators at the flea market. I like the idea of the delrin
(non-hygroscopic nylon) insulators. What outer diameter (solid)
rod would you suggest, as a good starting point ?
Possibly 3/4" or 1/2" OD ? with holes 1" from the ends ?
Stan
Stan
If you're planning on using this mast as the radiating
element on MF and especially LF with any appreciable power, egg
insulators will be problematic. The relatively small physical
separation with normal moisture and 'contaminents' will carbon
track. I've had good luck using black delrin rod ~ 6 - 10 inches
in length with holes drilled in each end. Countersink the holes
to remove the sharp edges.
Jay W1VD WD2XNS WE2XGR/2
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