On 7/19/2025 7:29 PM, Jack Brindle via Elecraft wrote:
Sorry, but I have to ask this. If indeed this is the case, why does it not 
apply to open wire, where water has no effect on the line and thus there is no 
need to retune?

At least 30 years ago, one of the ARRL Antenna Compendiums published excellent lab work by Wes Stewat, N7WS, showing that the attenuation of window line increased significantly when it was wet.

73, Jim K9YC

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