Making some ladder line

[vk3ye]

Really enjoyed this Dave! Chopping boards are incredibly versatile for projects, though I used plastic coathangers for mine. Loved the bit where you said you won't argue about the spacing - some think it's terribly critical and are afraid of giving it a go if an exact figure isn't given.

[BunkyOhare]

Superb Dave ! VY FB, TKS...........

[EI7JC]

Just love this video. So practical. thanks,

[Grunta5]

Hi, what is the wire spacing ( I presume its spaced for 450 ohm?) cheers.

[VO1GXG]

Fantastic!

I agree with OH2FFY hams today are spoiled and want everything now and won't work for it. I myself love to build my own things but the parts are hard to come by.

73 VO1GXG Matt.

[VO1XH]

This video shows that hams still have the knack of homebrewing when something cannot be easily found.I like this video and shows how simple it is to construct ladder line .  The dollar stores are a great place to find items that can be used in the hanshack and does nit cost a fortune.Good job Dave,hope that was not the xyl's cutting board or you'll be qrt.HI!!73,Don,VO1XH

[kurt9399]

Way to go. Great video! kg4djy

[belyear]

I have been using a dipole fed with homebrew open line for about 6 months. I used plastic soda bottle caps for the spacers and zip ties to hold the wire in place. It works very well.

VA3AEQ

[vooodooou]

broavooooooooo my man KB9QHB

[rasputinsdog]

Now THAT'S REAL ham radio, my friend! Nicely done!

72,

Pete AA8GK

[OH2FFY]

Nice one Dave.

In the good old days everyone used to make their own line.

Most often they used wood dowel that had been lacquered as spacers.

Sadly , now days the modern ham is so spoiled being able to buy everything that they are surprised when they see people like you actually making things. :-)

Regards

gregW:-) OH2FFY

*See my Ham Radio videos on YouTube**

[dwardley]

Coudn't buy it - thought it would take ages to make. Less than 3 hrs later I had 35 ft of ladder line. The wire was "marine" twin flex which I tore apart. Luckily I had the parts.

[2M0JAS]

Hi Dave,

Nice bit of ladderline homebrew!

[K7AGE]

Let us know how it works when  you get it into the air. Randy