I'm replacing the antenna feed line between my antenna tuner and
insulated backstay. It's currently a coax cable but then I read that
I should use insulated antenna wire and NOT use coax for the antenna
feed line. This raises some questions though, isn't the whole reason
to use coax because it's shielded which prevents the feed line from
radiating and causing RF burns in the cockpit?

The source I read it on is: http://www.geocities.com/bill_dietrich/Radio.html

"from the output terminal of the tuner/coupler you want insulated VERY
high voltage antenna wire (usually about 14 or 16 gauge) led to a
point on your backstay just above the insulator ... You CANNOT use
coax for this part of your antenna lead."

Thanks,
Todd

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