Richard, I make insolaters for dipoles out of P V C all the time by drilling 
holes in them and they workout okay I think, I have checked the resistance 
with a v o m and they show no resistance so take it for what it's worth from 
here and and I would run the wire inside the pipe.  G L  and 73.



ED K7UC
-----Original Message----- 
From: Richard B. McDonald
Sent: Saturday, November 07, 2015 9:11 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Using PVC as a Frame for My 10M Full Wave Loop Antenna

Hi!



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 there
any RF interference issues with PVC?  Also, I wonder how PVC will hold-up to
the elements - particularly UV light (sunlight)?



73,

Richard KK6MRH