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Subject: [TowerTalk] Open Wire Line
From: dlhough@vegas.infi.net (dlhough@vegas.infi.net)
Date: Thu, 22 Oct 1998 19:08:50 -0700
>  Since I've tried making my own open wire line and found it very
> difficult due problems finding spreader material,  can you give any
> indication how commercially  made ladder(window) line would perform?
>  What did you use for spreader material ?


        You can get Lucite rod in 8 foot lenghts for under 5 bucks apiece. Good
place to check is sign makers or plastic suppliers. We've made a lot of
it. Use a 3/8" rod and make a simple jig to cut it in and drill it for
either #12 or #14 copper wire.

        In a couple of evenings you can knock out a 100' easy. We prefer 600
ohm over the 450 ohm.

73
Dave Hough, KC7DM
Las Vegas

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