[Antennas] McCoy feeders

Thu, 6 Feb 2003 20:41:03 -0800

On Thu, Feb 06, 2003 at 10:47:06PM -0500, gareth wrote:
> Darryl J. Kelly wrote:
> > 
> > >Darryl J. Kelly wrote:
> > >>
> > >> Simplest way to connect balanced feedline to center of antenna is wrap feedline
> > 
> > >> over center insulator back to itself, tape with lots of good tape for strength
> > 
> > >> and strain relief, and then a nylon tie-wrap over the tape. Bring the wire
> > out
> > >> both side up to the ends of the antenna wires, which are looped through the
> > 
> > >> insulator with several turns. I have been using a 300 ohm twinlead setup
> > like
> > >> this for several years with no problems. I take it down every year or so
> > and
> > >> check or replace the tape over the solder joints. Good 300 ohm twinlead will
> > 
> > >> handle 100 watts easily. Good enought for QRP WAS and DXCC.
> > >> Hope this is of interest.
> > >> 73,
> > >> Darryl, KK5IB
> > >>
> > >
> > >I like a product called Ladder-Loc available from Radio Works.
> > >
> > > Gary
> > >
> > Didn't realize that there were than many Ladder-Loc fans out there. I have two
> > problems with the Ladder-Loc, one is that it cost 12ドル.99 plus shipping from
> > AES catalog and the other is that it wasn't made for 300 ohm twinlead. I just
> > have had good success with my homebrew dogbone insulator, couple feet of tape
> > and nylon tie-wrap, a lot cheaper than 12ドル.99 plus. It survived major ice storm,
> > about 1" of ice on 80 meter length antenna. Thanks for response.
> > 73,
> > Darryl, KK5IB
> > 
> > http://www.bscn.com
>> I agree with the cost issue. Just a bit of plastic. Plus the
> shipping. ouch. Seems like the older I get the more everything costs
> and the less money I have. Sorry about the moaning. 
>> Gary
>> N1MSV E class since 96'
> - - - 

Similar to the Ladder-Loc, but a bit cheaper (7ドル.75, including shipping)
is the Ladder Grabber by Emtech. Emtech also has a version for coax.
http://emtech.steadynet.com/lgrabber.shtml
Bob, N7XY