Steve:
Thanks for the tip, and I'll do it right now.
As you can see, I'm in learning mode here.
73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Forst" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, August 23, 2008 6:11 PM
Subject: Re: G5RV Vs. Windom Continued
> Tom,
>
> "Flex-weave" is a brand made and sold by Davis RF. Also sold by the
> Wireman and others. It's made of a lot of tiny strands and as the name
> implies is flexible.
>
> That's a long antenna and if it's not going to be somehow supported in
> the
> middle, it is going to be a lot of weight on that wire. Not sure it would
> be
> my first choice in this application, but who knows.
>
> I've read on the Tower Talk list over the years some reports of breakage
> while others claim long life. Also difficulty in soldering after breakage
> .
> After it's been up for a while, all the little strands oxidize and become
> difficult to solder. Steve Davis of Davis RF had posted a fix involving
> use of a mild acid to clean the wire before soldering.
> Before spending my money, I'd e-mail Steve Davis at davisrf.com and see if
> he thinks it is the right wire for your application. I don't know him
> personally, but he has a good reputation and won't steer you wrong.
>
> 73, Steve KW3A
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "T Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Saturday, August 23, 2008 5:36 PM
> Subject: G5RV Vs. Windom Continued
>
>
>> Thanks to everyone on the list who has responded to my inquiries about
>> the
>> G5RV VS. a windom.
>>
>> I thought I'd ssend a general post, rather than responding to everyone
>> individually.
>>
>> The guy who has offered to make me a windom says that I need a 4 to 1
>> balun,
>> plus approx 235 feet of high-quality wire.
>>
>> For the wire, he recommends something he calls flexible weave wire.
>>
>> Anyone ever heard of it?
>>
>> Also, I guess I'd need a 4 to 1 balun.
>>
>> Will have to check at HRO, AES, or R and L for one of them.
>>
>> So, I'm now leaning toward the windom, I think.
>>
>> My only other concern is how to get it up high enough. My tower is 35
>> feet
>> high, and I'd probably want the antenna to be a bit higher, especially
>> for
>> 80 and 160 mneters.
>>
>> But, will start working on that.
>>
>> Any other thoughts that listers have would be appreciated.
>>
>> 73 and thanks again from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>>
>
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