Everything I read says that it doesn't make any difference whether it is
insulated or not.
One good idea I saw for getting the radials hidden is to use a lawn edger to
make a narrow slot. For your driveway, the best approach might be to add some
gravel after you put the radials down.
Ken
On Nov 9, 2011, at 3:49 PM, Buzz Jehle wrote:
> nstalling 80 and 160 verticals and was going to use 14 gauge uninsulated
> solid copper wire for radials. Little dirt here, mostly limestone and
> caliche. Is there any reason to use insulated wire? No one seems to sell
> bare wire anymore (Lowes, Home Depot), but it would hide better than colored
> insulated wire. I have lots of deer, squirrels, porcupines, possums, skunks,
> but no hogs. Half the radials will cross the caliche driveway. We have only
> had 3" of rain all year, so the ground is essentially cement. Radials will
> just be laying on top held in by steel staples. Grass may cover in years to
> come! Was going to start with 16 1/4 wave 160 meter radials.
>
> Any ideas, suggestions on where to buy radial wire or how to install greatly
> appreciated off reflector.
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