Jeff, Et. Al., Rather than wrap the wire around the insulator opening or itself, how about a "split bolt" wire clamp with the saddle on the tension side? A good "mechanical knot". I can take photo of one if needed. Here is a website link:
http://www.elecdirect.com/split-bolts-grounding-products/split-bolt-connectors/copper-alloy-2-conductors-16-str-8-str There is a larger one on the same "elecdirect dot com" page on the internet as well. GL & 73, George, K8GG > I'll be erecting a 95-foot Inverted-L antenna. At the shack end of the > antenna, right before the insulator, I'll need to wrap the wire around > itself a few times so that it doesn't slip through the insulator. Because > the wire itself is insulated, is there any negative affect, such as a > choking action that might take place? > > 73, Jeff KH6O > _________________ > Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband > _________________ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband
