Re: [TowerTalk] wires in quad driven element

[Don Havlicek <n8de@thepoint.net>]

Hector,
I suggest you look into 'delrin cable clamps'.
These are usually high temperature tolerable, come in different colors 
[perhaps different UV resistance?], different sizes [to fit around 
different size cables/tubing], and are VERY inexpensive.
Each cable clamp wraps around [probably need to slide down] the 
spreader, and is tightened by putting a bolt/washer/nut to fasten.
Seems to me that you could put a small spacer between the two 'lips' of 
the cable clamp, around which you could put the element wire.  Might 
even be stronger if you twisted the element wire around the spacer and 
then soldered it[?]
Good luck
Don
N8DE

J.Hector Garcia M wrote:
> TT's:
>
> I start building  one of the 2 quads that will remplace my monobands 10-15-20m,   i still thinking how to support in the spreaders the wires in  the driven element , this one is the most inportant for me, i want to  support the wires with out make holes in the spreader, increase electrical length with metal clamps or wires to attach in a strong way the wires ,  and can resist power around legal limit (most important) or more when the swr increase  in the band limits or during a contest  running power
>
> i will apreciate an advice, followin this 4 parameters :
> no holes in spreader , not metallic , hi power resistan  and small weight.   
> just for the driver  or if this is practical  i will add to all the other 
> elements.
> i was thinking in  delrin insulators like the ones used in 2m yagis, but i have 
>  no idea how much power can handle , glued with resin to the driver  .
>
> tnx in advance
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