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Re: [TowerTalk] Do I need an insulator on the ends of my dipole?

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Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Do I need an insulator on the ends of my dipole?
From: jimlux <jimlux@earthlink.net>
Date: Sat, 27 Jun 2020 05:40:26 -0700
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On 6/27/20 4:15 AM, Keith Dutson wrote:
That is a good idea.  Electrical conduit is gray, and would be good for
stealth.

One can always paint the pipe, too.




-----Original Message-----
From: TowerTalk <towertalk-bounces@contesting.com> On Behalf Of Jim Brown
Sent: Friday, June 26, 2020 11:37 PM
To: towertalk@contesting.com
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Do I need an insulator on the ends of my dipole?

On 6/26/2020 11:24 AM, Paul Christensen wrote:
I would consider the common dark green Budwig insulators that have a
decent ribbed dirt path.

Or if you need something smaller, something as simple as a piece of 1/2-in
PVC conduit with holes drilled in both ends, or some other piece of
non-conductive material that has the physical strength to not break under
the stress. Lots of good ways to skin this cat.

73, Jim K9YC
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