Re: Dumb Antenna Questions

> Hey. I'm newly licensed tech (studying for General). I looked up
> my questions in Handbook but could not find info. I am construct-
> ing a dipole antenna for 15 Meters from insulated 18 guage battery
> wire from the auto parts store. Since I will be going QRP for the
> first weeks or month, I am not worried about power handling
> capacity. But, will I have to upgrade my wire when I go to 50
> or 100 watts output? Also, I have a question about the insulated
> wire: is the insulation an impediment to the functioning of the
> antenna on HF? Thanks for being patient with a newbie.
>

Short answers: 18 guage will handle 100 watt transmitter. Insulated
wire will provide no discernable effect to your antenna performance.


Ed K7AAT

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