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Building ladder line by N4LQ

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Thanks to N4LQ for this easy, inexpensive method of making balanced feedline and spreaders. Balanced feedline, combined with a suitable "tuner", can make your simple dipole into a multiband HF antenna. If you can see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzFKGB6qkXs This is post 2786 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Here are some comments from N4LQ: Here's how to build and install spreader insulators for ladder line. Choose your own spacing. Wire ties should be at least twice the length of the spacer. If UV damage is a concern, try spraying the assembly with krylon UV paint. http://www.krylon.com/products/uvresi... ----- Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).