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Re: [TowerTalk] stranded copperweld wire - reports please

To: corneliuspaul@gmx.net, towertalk@contesting.com
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] stranded copperweld wire - reports please
From: "Barry " <w2up@mindspring.com>
Reply-to: w2up@mindspring.com
Date: Sat, 20 Dec 2003 18:45:02 -0000
List-post: <mailto:towertalk@contesting.com>
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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See: http://www.mscomputer.com  for "Self Supporting Towers", "Wireless Weather 
Stations", and lot's more.  Call Toll Free, 1-800-333-9041 with any questions 
and ask for Sherman, W2FLA.

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