W8aef wrote:
W1XT and myself have observed arcing (through 600 volt insulation) when the
radials came in contact with each other.
-0-
To which I have to append...that's 600V @ 60Hz! God knows what it is
at 7 MHz. I've used insulated wire for years, and run it through
trees & cet. Have had my share of insulation and tree fires, running
power.
n2ea
jimjarvis@ieee.org
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