On 2017-12-05 14:24 PM, jimlux wrote:
On 12/5/17 7:47 AM, Alan NV8A wrote:
I know that this discussion started with a question about wire for an
antenna to be used in Belize, but people are reporting what they have
used in the US. Does anyone actually take note of the NEC (that other
NEC) requirements that even for an antenna shorter than 150ft., 14AWG
*hard-drawn* copper is required -- and 10AWG *hard-drawn* copper for
antennas longer than 150ft.?
I've always wondered about that. Amateur antenna installations rarely
comply with the code from that standpoint. I figure it's because it's a
"temporary installation" and if your AWG20 magnet wire breaks, it's your
own problem
If it breaks, it's temporary :-)
-Steve K8LX
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