Putting up a 40M antenna to start with. Is there any reason not to use PVC covered 14 gauge stranded copper wire, as far as the signal is concerned (not worried about stretching at this point). They sell 500' rolls of it at Home Depot for $41, which would be much faster and cheaper than sending off to a ham radio store for their "copperclad antenna wire".
Just cuious, as most wire antennas are bare wire. Wondered what the negative effects of using PVC covered wire. Would seem it would be good to keep UV and rain off the wire.
Im guessing it will change the velocity factor, leading to a slightly shorter than 1/2 wave dipole electrically, but what effects would that have on transmissions?
Just cuious, as most wire antennas are bare wire. Wondered what the negative effects of using PVC covered wire. Would seem it would be good to keep UV and rain off the wire.
Im guessing it will change the velocity factor, leading to a slightly shorter than 1/2 wave dipole electrically, but what effects would that have on transmissions?