Author: rich kennedy via Topband <topband@contesting.com>
Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2014 04:29:30 -0700
Thanks to all who have responded, both to this reflector and to me directly to my question ("... is #22 wire suitable for ~90' deployable radials ...") 1. Most recommend that unless there is some ty
3. Several users like to tie the individual radials in a sequence, one to the next, and twisting together the ends, for both deployment and re-spooling so that there is one long continuous piece of w
One note of caution, based on personal experience. I used some coated stranded #20 ga. wire here for my radials, and also for a electric dog fence. A couple years later, during the winter the dog fen
Easy and cheap option (instead of Teflon insulation): use polyethylene insulated wire. Almost all of the outdoor-type telephone wire is of this type. It's the PVC insulated wire that typically deteri
Around this area small gauge Teflon wire at electronics surplus shops sells for less than PVC insulated as its of almost no value to recyclers. Partial to full reels are available. Carl KM1H -- Origi