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richard,
To clarify another post, you need to use "Schedule 40" pvc which is U.V.
resistant.
I'd think each segment of your loop won't be much more than 2 meters long.
I'd kind of doubt you'll need reinforcemment for that relatively small
setup, but you could also use a few extra rope supports depending on how
you're going to support the loop.
There shouldn't be any; issue with running the wire inside the pipe, except
kind of a tangle while assembling everything on the long wire.
How do you plan to support the loop?
Tom Fowle WA6IVG
On Sat, Nov 07, 2015 at 05:14:52PM +0000, R Bernstein wrote:
> Use uv-resistant PVC. Reinforce it inside with wooden dowels or possibly 3=
> /4 inch PVC.
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> 73, Rick W3GWU
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> Subject: Using PVC as a Frame for My 10M Full Wave Loop Antenna
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> Hi!
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> So, I am planning to make my RX only 10M (28.4 MHZ) full wave loop antenna
> into an octagon shape. My wire is insulated 14 gauge stranded copper wire.
> I intend to use ~1.0" diameter PVC pipe for a frame. About PVC pipe, does
> it matter if I 1) put the wire inside the pipe or 2) tape it to the outside
> of the pipe? I prefer putting the wire inside the pipe. However, are ther=
> e
> any RF interference issues with PVC? Also, I wonder how PVC will hold-up t=
> o
> the elements - particularly UV light (sunlight)?
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> 73,
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> Richard KK6MRH
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