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[TowerTalk] Cage Vertical ideas wanted.

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Subject: [TowerTalk] Cage Vertical ideas wanted.
From: "W5CPT" <w5cpt@bellsouth.net>
Date: Sun, 7 Dec 2008 13:13:33 -0600
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I have decided to build a Cage Vertical.  I can get about 80 to 100 feet 
straight up by suspending it from a catenary strung between two of my taller 
trees. 

 

Two points:

 

1 The wire I intend to use is Fishing Line. I tried to post the link but it 
ends up being 3 lines long, so go to cabelas.com and search for  item number 
wt-12-1511.  I built a dipole out of this stuff and it solders and crimps well 
and appears to last for a long time.

 

2. I need ideas on what to use for spreaders.  The 45 lb. test line is .037" 
which is too big to use a thin slice of 6" PVC drain pipe as I cannot drill 
holes edgewise into the pieces large enough to accept the wire and small enough 
to not compromise the strength of the slice of PVC.  I am considering 5 or 6 
wires in a 5 to 6" diameter and need some suggestions on what to use.

 

Suggestions about the spreaders and other comments are always welcome.

 

Clint - W5CPT

 
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