Avoid stranded copperweld!
A number of years ago, I built a bunch of lowband wires using this
stuff (purchased from Wireman). Within 2-3 years it all broke. What
happens is the strands rub against each other as it sways in the
wind, abrades the copper off, exposing the steel core, then it rusts
and breaks. Never again!
Yes, solid copperweld is tough to work with, but I've never had it
fail.
73,
Barry W2UP
On 20 Dec 2003 corneliuspaul@gmx.net wrote:
> Ladies and Gents,
>
>
> whoever built quads or other wire antenna arrays before knows about
> the need for good quality wires for this kind of antennas.
>
> The primary concerns are that the wire does not stretch nor break.
>
> I have been using AWG 18 solid Copperweld wire (with a black enamel)
> for a long time and am quite satisfied with it. The only problem is,
> its a bit difficult to use (springy behaviour).
>
> I just learned that The Wireman (www.thewireman.com) and also
> DavisRF sell several types of stranded copperweld wires, which sound
> very interesting.
>
> I am especially interested in the Wireman's "CQ 532" wire:
> AWG 18 multistrand Copperweld, 19 strands, with PE jacket insulation.
>
> Anybody used it before and would like to comment, please drop me a
> note. Thanks!
>
>
> 73s
> Con DF4SA
>
>
>
>
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Barry Kutner, W2UP Internet: w2up@mindspring.com
Newtown, PA Frankford Radio Club
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