How do I make a dipole?

[N8YX]

Anyone with common sense knows the proper way to build a dipole is to call 1-800-AES-G5RV and have them ship a pre-fabbed unit to your doorstep.

[W1GUH]

Thanks for all the help and suggestions, but about grease on the coax. I understand about Standing Waves and the more the better and how it's good for them to leave as fast as possible....but if I grease the coax, doesn't the lessen the traction so the swr's can't get up it in the first palce? ::: And will KY do the job?

[KC2UGV]

Thanks for all the help and suggestions, but about grease on the coax. I understand about Standing Waves and the more the better and how it's good for them to leave as fast as possible....but if I grease the coax, doesn't the lessen the traction so the swr's can't get up it in the first palce? ::: And will KY do the job?

I think KY will work, but this is way better: http://www.rectorseal.com/index.php?...product_id=228

[kb2crk]

Thanks for all the help and suggestions, but about grease on the coax. I understand about Standing Waves and the more the better and how it's good for them to leave as fast as possible....but if I grease the coax, doesn't the lessen the traction so the swr's can't get up it in the first palce? ::: And will KY do the job?

ky will work but you will have to re apply after every rain storm as the water will wash it away. good old fashioned vaseline or valvoline should work well.

[ki4itv]

ky will work but you will have to re apply after every rain storm as the water will wash it away. good old fashioned vaseline or valvoline should work well.

You should only use Valvoline with tube rigs.